Ha Long Bay Cruise 3D2N – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay & Fishing Village
From $260/person · 3 days
Three relaxed days and two nights on Ha Long Bay, with an extra day on a day boat to quieter Lan Ha Bay. Day one is caves and kayaking, day two a floating fishing village, kayaking among untouched islands and a swim, and the last morning Ti Top Island before heading back to Hanoi.
A slow pace for travellers who want real time to unwind on the bay.
Illustrative photos: Steven C. Price, CC BY-SA 4.0; Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Itinerary
- Day 1 · 08:00 – Hanoi pickup – Pickup in the Old Quarter and expressway drive to Ha Long.
- Day 1 · 12:00 – Board and lunch – Cabin check-in and lunch as the cruise sails into the bay.
- Day 1 · 14:30 – Sung Sot Cave and kayaking – Visit Sung Sot Cave, then kayak around the limestone islets.
- Day 1 · 17:30 – Sunset and dinner – Sunset party, cooking class, dinner and night squid fishing. Overnight on board.
- Day 2 · 06:30 – Sunrise and breakfast – Tai Chi on deck, then breakfast.
- Day 2 · 08:00 – Day boat to Lan Ha Bay – Transfer to a day boat heading for peaceful Lan Ha Bay, away from the crowds.
- Day 2 · 09:30 – Floating village and kayaking – Visit a floating fishing village and kayak through caves and hidden lagoons among untouched islands.
- Day 2 · 12:00 – Lunch and swim – Lunch on the day boat and an afternoon swim at a quiet beach.
- Day 2 · 16:00 – Back to the cruise – Return to the cruise to relax, then dinner. Second night on the bay.
- Day 3 · 06:30 – Ti Top Island – Breakfast, then Ti Top Island for the view or a morning swim.
- Day 3 · 09:30 – Check out and brunch – Check out and enjoy brunch as the cruise returns.
- Day 3 · 11:00 – Back to Hanoi – Drive back to the Old Quarter, arriving around 3:30–4 pm. Tour ends.
Included
- Return transfer from Hanoi's Old Quarter
- 2 nights in a private air-conditioned cabin with bathroom
- All meals as listed
- Lan Ha day boat, entrance fees, kayaking
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Single supplement for solo travellers
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