Hanoi: Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay 2-Day Luxury Cruise

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a cruise
• Enjoy a sunset tea ceremony, a cooking class, and a sunrise Tai Chi session
• Explore the Dark and Bright Cave and Tra Bau Floating Village by kayak
• Savor a delicious lunch, dinner, breakfast, and brunch on board the cruise
• Relax in a luxury cabin and enjoy the magical night view of Lan Ha Bay

Description

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Tuan Chau Harbor. Board a tender boat to the main cruise ship and enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Savor a delicious lunch as you sail through the quieter part of Ha Long Bay, passing iconic formations such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of limestone towers rising from the sea. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Dark and Bright Cave, famous for its untouched beauty and poetic scenery. Choose to explore by bamboo boat, kayak, or swim in the emerald waters. Return to the cruise and relax on the sundeck as the sun sets over the bay. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, happy hour, and a Vietnamese cooking class. Learn how to make traditional dishes such as spring rolls and vegetable carving. Join a fun cooking competition and enjoy your own creation. Anchor in a peaceful area for an overnight stay. Savor a beautifully prepared dinner featuring fresh local flavors. Enjoy the magical night view of Lan Ha Bay under the stars. Spend the evening enjoying squid fishing, drinks at the bar, movies, spa services (optional), or relaxing in your private cabin. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi Wake up early for stunning sunrise views and join a refreshing Tai Chi session to energize your body and mind. Enjoy tea, coffee, and a light breakfast while cruising through tranquil karst landscapes. Take a small boat to Tra Bau Village, a peaceful fishing area and filming location of Kong: Skull Island (2018). Kayak through calm waters, visit floating fish farms, pass pearl farming villages, and interact with local fishermen. Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out. Enjoy a well-prepared brunch as the cruise slowly sails back through emerald waters toward the harbor. Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi by expressway.

Includes

Luxury cabin on Verdue Lotus Cruise (1 night) All meals: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 brunch Kayaking or bamboo boat Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets Cooking class, tea ceremony & Tai Chi session English-speaking guide on board Drinks & spa services Transfer Hanoi – Ha Long (unless booked)

Important Information

• Optional transfer back to Hanoi by expressway.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund