Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

At 09h10, passengers are picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter and travel via the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal in Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City, arriving around 11h30. They cross the longest and newest bridge in Southeast Asia. At 12h15, guests transfer by tender to the cruise. At 12h30, guests board, check in, receive a welcome drink and cruise briefing, then begin cruising in Halong Bay. At 13h00, the cruise sails to Da Chong islet to view a French-built lighthouse over 100 years old while guests enjoy an international buffet lunch passing limestone karsts near Con Vit area, Cat Ba Island, Thoi Quyt, Coc Ngoi islet, and Gia Luan harbor within Cat Ba National Park. At 15h00, a bus takes guests to Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island, located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park surrounded by Kim Giao forest. Trung Trang Valley covers about 300 hectares, is 10 to 30 meters deep, and stretches 15 kilometers. The 300-meter-long cave was formed over 2000 years and contains numerous stalactites with varied shapes. At 17h00, the cruise moves to the less populated Tra Bau area in Lan Ha Bay where guests may swim in clear green water. At 17h45, guests return to the cruise to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and may join a traditional cooking class taught by the chef. Early evening includes a Happy Hour. Massage service is available by booking with the Cruise Manager. At 19h30, a candlelight deluxe dinner with local dishes is served. At 21h30, guests can relax on the top deck, enjoy drinks, try night squid fishing, or watch a movie. Overnight is on board. Massage service remains available by prior booking. At 23h00, Day One ends.

480 min

Morning Activities and Return

At 06h00, guests may participate in a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. After breakfast, the cruise continues and guests explore the bay by canoe near Toi Sang cave. At 09h30, guests return to the cruise for check-out. At 10h00, the cruise heads back while guests enjoy a brunch. At 10h30, a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony takes place in the restaurant, where guests learn about Vietnamese tea and culture, participating with the crew. At 11h35, the cruise arrives at the quay in the south of the bay for guest disembarkation. Farewell is given at Got Ferry, marking the end of the program. At 14h00, guests are returned to their drop-off point in Old Quarter Center, concluding the trip.

480 min