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Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise Tour with Activities

1. Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise Tour with Activities

Day 1: Ha Long Bay and Kayaking Start with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. From there you will drive through the green fields on the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Once having arrived at the harbor, you will check in for your cruise on the Ha Long, which will begin with a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Enjoy lunch while cruising to Ha Long Bay. Explore the Eo Ech area where you can do some kayaking around limestone islets or some swimming in the sea. Enjoy a picturesque sunset on the sundeck for watching the sunset. Enjoy Happy Hour on board with some cakes and fruit. Watch a cooking demonstration, and have the chef help you prepare Vietnamese spring rolls. Enjoy a seafood set menu onboard. Then make your way to the bar with a large selection of cocktails. Or choose to take part in some onboard activities: squid fishing, or simply relax in your cabin for the night. Day 2: Dark Cave and Bright Cave Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting off exploring. Visit the beautiful Dark Cave and Bright Cave on a local bamboo boat or by kayaking to the caves. If you prefer, visit the Ba Trai Dao beaches and enjoy a relaxing day kayaking or swimming. Arrive at the picturesque lagoon, surrounded by magnificent mountains. Upon return to the boat, tuck into a buffet brunch. Return to shore, and be transferred back to Hanoi.

From Hanoi: 2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

2. From Hanoi: 2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Jacuzzi

Day 1: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son – Cap La Your day will begin at 8:00AM-8:20 AM (for customer book our transfer service), at which point you will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi before driving to Ha Long City through green fields and alongside the Red River Delta. You will stop on the way for a short refreshment break, before reaching Ha Long Wharf at midday. At 12:30PM, you can enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing before beginning your cruise. You will then sit down for lunch at 1:30PM, as you cruise along and admire the fascinating rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Following lunch, you will transfer by tender to the Thien Canh Son cave. Here your tour guide will take you to a huge cave with many interesting stalactites and stalagmites in different and amazing formations. After about half an hour of cave exploration, you will return to your tender which will take you back to your boat. You will then have the afternoon at your leisure to relax, sunbathe, or kayak around the Bai Tu Long Bay landscape. Following your leisure time, you will join a cooking class on-board as hosted by your chef, before dinner is served at 7:00PM. The rest of your evening will be yours to spend at your leisure, you can enjoy chatting at the bar, relax in your room or enjoy some night fishing before spending the night on the boat. Day 2: Explore the Vung Vieng Fishing Village By Bamboo Boat Your day will once again begin at 7:30AM, at which point you will have breakfast and enjoy the sunrise on the bay. At 8:00AM you will discovery beautiful destination of Bai Tu Long Bay is Vung Vieng Fishing Village by bamboo boat about an hour which is less tourist boat come here where you will not only be immersed in the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, but also be surrounded by the rocky mountains before you return to your cruise for some time to relax and enjoy your room. Once having relaxed, it will be time for you to begin packing your luggage before checking-out of your cabin. Lunch will then be served at 10:30AM, which you can enjoy while cruising back through Ha Long Bay to the pier. At 11:30AM you will disembark at the wharf, at which point you will be driven back to Hanoi, marking the end of your 2-day cruise adventure.

3 Day 2 Night Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Junk

3. 3 Day 2 Night Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Junk

Experience a cruise and discover the Bai Tu Long and Ha Long Bay area. Kayak all around the island, swim on the beach, visit a fishing village by bamboo boat, and try night fishing on this multi-day adventure. Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La 08:00 – 8:30: The shuttle bus will pick you up from hotel. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest. (for customer book our transfer) 11.30: Arrive in the office at Halong. Wait for the captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat. 12:00: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes to briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in the cabin. 13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing. 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys a Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay. Day 2: Vung Vieng Village – Cong Dam – Cong Do 06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and ready for another exploring day. 09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. There, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people. 12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime 14.00: Spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on the boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before back to the anchor point. 16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy the sunset party afterward 19.00: Dinner will be served. 20.30: You may also try your luck with squid fishing. Day 3: Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi 06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck. 07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. The tour guide will provide some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this cave, made by Mother Nature. 09.00: Back to the boat to pack and check out of your cabin. Prepare to join in a traditional cooking demonstration. 10.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. 12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier. Farewell Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi 15.00: Finish your excursion

3-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

4. 3-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Port – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La (L, D) 08.15 – 8:40: The shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam (for traveler book our transfer). On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest. 11.40: Arrive in our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat. 12.10: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin. 13.20: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing. 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay. Day 2: Vung Vieng village – Cong Dam – Cong Do (B, L, D) 06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day. 09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. In there, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people. 12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime 14.00: Spend more time for kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before back to the anchor point. 16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy sunset party afterwards 19.00: Dinner will be served. 20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. Day 3: Thien Canh Son cave – Halong Port (B, L) 06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck. 07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Our tour guide will provide some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature. 09.00: Back to the boat to pack and check out of your cabin. Prepare to join in our traditional cooking demonstration. 10.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. 11.30: Disembark at Ha Long international cruise port 11:50: Transfer back to Hanoi 15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day Luxury Wooden Cruise

5. Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day Luxury Wooden Cruise

Following an early morning pickup from your hotel in Hanoi, enjoy a comfortable ride to Ha Long City along the green fields of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at the pier of Ha Long City, enjoy a welcome drink and receive a short briefing before cruising out to a 2-day adventure tour of Bai Tu Long Bay. Day 1 On the way to your destination, enjoy lunch on board before making a stop at the Thien Canh Son Cave. Follow your guide and explore the massive cave with various shaped stalactites and stalagmites for about 30 minutes. Continue the tour and return to your cruise boat where you can choose to relax in the sun or go kayaking and discover the beautiful landscape of Bai Tu Long Bay for another 30 minutes. Then join a cooking demonstration by a local chef and enjoy the freshly cooked dinner on board with fellow travelers. Have a drink at the bar or enjoy some night fishing activity before concluding day 1. Day 2 Day 2: Explore Bai Tu Long Bay and Vung Vieng Floating Village 6:30 AM Tai Chi morning and get a cup of coffee 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast with the sunrise 8 AM: Visit the ancient Vung Vieng floating village. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of nature on the village, surrounded by rocky mountains. See the small bamboo boats and the ancient village, then return to cruise. 10 AM: Pack suitcases and prepare for the end of the tour. 10:30 AM Enjoy lunch on cruise, 11:20 AM Then say goodbye to the crew..

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay All-Inclusive Cruise with Kayaking

6. Hanoi: Ha Long Bay All-Inclusive Cruise with Kayaking

Start with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay. Receive a welcome drink and a cruise briefing before departure. Enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising to Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations along the journey. Visit Sung Sot Cave with your guide. See the many stalactite and stalagmite formations in different amazing shapes. After about half an hour of exploring the cave, return to the boat. Visit the Luon Cave by kayaking or bamboo boat, where you can experience a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. After an hour exploring the Luon Cave and trekking the Titop island also swimming on the beach, head back to the boat to pack your bags in preparation for your return to shore. Enjoy a sunset party on the boat with red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits while cruising back through Ha Long Bay to the pier. Disembark at Ha Long wharf, say farewell to the crew, and return to your hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh Tour and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise

7. Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh Tour and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh 8:00 AM after being collected from the Hanoi Old Quarter, you will embark on your 2.5-hour journey to the Ninh Binh Province. Uncover the cultural and natural heritage of the Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills. Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and depart toward Ninh Binh. Stop at Bai Dinh, the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to gaze at the imposing pagoda. See 500 Arhat Statues made out of blue stones, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue, rising up to 10 meters. Take a lunch break in a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, as well as vegetarian food options. Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a wooden boat to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. Finally, climb up 500 steps to the viewpoint of Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc before transfer to Ninh Binh home-stay. You will later spend the night at a home-stay/hotel in Ninh Binh. Day 2: Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long Bay 8:00-8:30 AM shuttle bus will pick-up at Ninh Binh home-stay 12:00 Boarding time. 13:00 Check-in your cabin. 13:15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. 13:30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay. 14:45 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat 15:30-16:30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost. 16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay. And happy hour 17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine 19:00 Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes. 21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi 06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served. 07:00 Light breakfast is served. 07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave. 09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. 09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck. 11:10 The boat arrives at the pier. 11:45 Bus pick up and transfer back to Hanoi 15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter

Hoàn Kiếm: 3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Private Balcony Room

8. Hoàn Kiếm: 3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Private Balcony Room

Day 1 8:00-8:30 AM Limousine bus will picked up at your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter if you book our transfer service. Transfer to Tuan Chau marina, welcome aboard to cruise. Refresh with a welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew, and join the briefing and learn safety instructions. Have lunch in the luxury dining room indoors. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbor which belonged to the Cat Ba area. Discover the lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha bay. Kayak or swim or just simply sunbathe on the cruise. Enjoy a sunset party — the ideal time to make new friends or just relax. Join a short cooking demonstration. Dinner is served with a fresh food menu. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection or enjoy one of the onboard activities like squid fishing. Day 2 Join a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Have a light breakfast with a panoramic view of the world heritage site. Transfer to a boat cruise for a full day trip and relax while taking in views of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy lunch before boarding a smaller boat to explore some of the areas that the main boat cannot go through. Head to Viet Hai Village and take a bicycle ride to enjoy the scenery along the village roads and rainforests. Visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the boat, continue cruising further into Lan Ha Bay. Arrive at a natural beach area for swimming. Back onboard the cruise, take time to refresh or relax in the sleeping area. Dinner is served with a different menu. After dinner, enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Enjoy on-board activities like squid fishing, and watching movies in the restaurant. Day 3 Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early risers before enjoying a light breakfast. Depending on the weather, try kayaking and swimming at Ao Ech. If there's time, visit a cave in the area. Take the option of either exploring the cave by yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a boat rowed by the locals. Check out the room. Vietnamese cuisine is served. Disembark from the cruise as the crew says farewell. Transfer by ultra-luxurious limousine (if you book our transfer). Arrival back at your hotel at approximately 3:00 PM.

3-Day Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay All Inclusive

9. 3-Day Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay All Inclusive

Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh 8:00 AM after being collected from the Hanoi Old Quarter, you will embark on your 2.5-hour journey to the Ninh Binh Province. Uncover the cultural and natural heritage of the Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills. Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and depart toward Ninh Binh. Stop at Bai Dinh, the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to gaze at the imposing pagoda. See 500 Arhat Statues made out of blue stones, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue, rising up to 10 meters. Take a lunch break in a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, as well as vegetarian food options. Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a wooden boat to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. Finally, climb up 500 steps to the viewpoint of Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc before transfer to Ninh Binh home-stay. You will later spend the night at a home-stay/hotel in Ninh Binh. Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay 7:00-7:30 AM Limousine bus will pick-up at Ninh Binh home-stay 12:00 Boarding time. 13:00 Check-in your cabin. 13:15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. 13:30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay. 14:45 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat 15:30-16:30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost. 16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay. And happy hour 17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine 19:00 Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes. 21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi 06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served. 07:00 Light breakfast is served. 07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave. 09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. 09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck. 11:10 The boat arrives at the pier. 11:45 Bus pick up and transfer back to Hanoi 15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter

From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Cruise w/ Kayaks, Lunch, & Transfer

10. From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Cruise w/ Kayaks, Lunch, & Transfer

Explore the highlights of Ha Long Bay on a scenic cruise from Hanoi. Leave the bustling city streets behind for the day and head out into nature with your local guide. Walk through natural caves, see towering cliffs rising above the water, discover vast beaches, and eat a delicious lunch on board. Get picked up in Hanoi bright and early and drive over to Ha Long City. Board your boat at Ha Long wharf, with enough time to snap some pictures of your striking surroundings. Receive a short briefing, then navigate through calm waters while sipping on a refreshing welcome drink. Marvel at the stone mountains jutting out around you, the stunning green-watered bays surrounding you, and the white-sand beaches tucked away in them. Enjoy your lunch on board before reaching Sung Sot Cave. Step into its underground world to contemplate the massive stalactites and stalagmites. Head back to your boat for some time to relax in the sun or in the shade. Grab a paddle and head out to explore Luon Cave by kayak. Embark on a short hike or simply sit back on the beach. Begin your journey back to the main pier as the sunset's bright orange hues cover the sky. On the way back, tuck into some wine, cakes, fruits, and tasty snacks. Board your shuttle to drive back to your drop-off location in Hanoi.

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3.7 / 5

based on 6 reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise with Athena. The staff were amazing, the food outstanding and we were blown away with the day boat activity on the second day of our cruise. We chose to do 2 nights and 3 days and were the only ones on the boat to do this. We were transferred to a day boat while the other guests were taken back to shore and were lucky enough to have the boat and a guide to ourselves. Gin, our guide was such a great host. We were also treated to a special breakfast on the second day and a different dinner menu on the second night. The boat was very nice, maybe a little tired in places but we were happy and felt we got more than our value for money. The manager on our boat Tim was a brilliant host, you can clearly see he treats his staff with the upmost respect. Thank you Athena cruises for making Halong Bay the highlight of our Vietnam trip! Also a shout out to Get Your Guide for the great communication all along.

Very good experience. Hana, our contact in Vietnam to carry out the very attentive and decisive activity. Everything worked out great in the end and we really enjoyed Ha Long Bay and the express cruise.

Fantastic experience on a beautiful wooden boat. Not too crowded with great service the excellent Cong as a guide

Very clean rooms. Caring staff. We recommend this cruise but too bad the water in the bay is polluted.

Amazing locations, well organised and interesting programs, nice staff and tasty meals.