Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
Explore the amazing natural wonder of Halong Bay on this two-day cruise through the jade green waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Cruise to the far-most corners of the bay on a traditional wooden junk ship, visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up from the water.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Cruises
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Explore the amazing natural wonder of Halong Bay on this two-day cruise through the jade green waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Cruise to the far-most corners of the bay on a traditional wooden junk ship, visit fishing villages and kayak past jungle-clad karsts towering up from the water.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay [L, D]
7:45am – 8:20am: Our tour guide will pick you up from your Hanoi hotel located in the Old Quarter. As we embark on the 3-hour and half bus ride to to Halong, we’ll make short breaks along the way.
Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Pier in Halong City, you’ll be transferred to your cruise boat. As you’re greeted by crew members, you’ll receive a welcome drink, a cruise briefing, and then check in your cabin. Free WiFi access is available on-board. As we cruise through Stone Dog and Fighting Cock Islets, enjoy lunch.
We’ll stop at Soi Sim Island for one hour, wherein you can go for a swim, sun bathe and take photos on the island peak. You can also visit Sung Sot cave, which is filed with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. Afterward, get back on cruise boat and we’ll drop anchor. Aboard the ship, you can enjoy some local wine, relax on the sundeck for fantastic views at sunset, and you can join a cooking class.
7pm – Have dinner on cruise.
After dinner, you’ll be able to sing karaoke, go squid fishing (optional) or enjoy a relaxing. Overnight on board in Halong Bay.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi [B, L]
6:30am – Enjoy sunrise over the bay or take part in a Tai Chi session on cruise sundeck. Relax with complimentary tea and coffee and enjoy breakfast. .
9am – Visit a Pearl farm, where you’ll learn the process of pearl making in Halong.
9:30am – Check out of your cabin. As we make our way back to shore, you can take photos and have lunch. When we arrive at Tuan Chau pier, you’ll have time to relax in the lounge before we make our way back to Hanoi.
4:30pm: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you off at your hotel and finish your tour.
