Indulge in the natural wonders of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with a 3 day/ 2night cruise – the perfect opportunity to truly appreciate this magical Bay with its thousands of limestone islands. Visit the Sung Sot (Surprise) and Luon Caves. Swim at Titop or Soi Sim beach. Spend a full day kayaking and exploring unspoilt lagoons and white sand beaches at Lan Ha Bay. Perfect option for those who are keen on water activities.
Hai Long Cruises · 3 days
Hai Long Junks 3 days
Halong Bay to Ga Choi Island
Trip overview
Indulge in the natural wonders of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with a 3 day/ 2night cruise – the perfect opportunity to truly appreciate this magical Bay with its thousands of limestone islands. Visit the Sung Sot (Surprise) and Luon Caves. Swim at Titop or Soi Sim beach. Spend a full day kayaking and exploring unspoilt lagoons and white sand beaches at Lan Ha Bay. Perfect option for those who are keen on water activities.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Starts in
- Hanoi
- Ends in
- Hanoi
- Departure
- Daily
- Group size
- 7 - 11 cabins
- Travel style
- Cruise
- Tour type
- Group Tour
- Tour code
- VNICR12
- Halong Bay
- Bai Tu Long Bay
- Cave of Surprise
- Titov beach
- Soi Sim beach
- Ho Dong Tien
- Trong Cave
- Van Gia fishing village
- Ba Ham Lake
- Luon Cave
- Hoa Cuong Island, Fingers Island
- Dog Island
- Ga Choi Island
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
8.00: Take a scenic three hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (optional).
12.30: Upon arrival at the harbor of Tuan Chau island, embark Hai Long boat and enjoy a welcome drink.
13.15: Set-lunch is served aboard while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing the Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao (Apple Tree), Con Vit (Duck) Islets and Gia Luan of Cat Ba Island
15.30: Visit the Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Then enjoy swimming on Titop or Soi Sim beach.
18.00: Cruise to the overnight anchorage near Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served onboard.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or join squid fishing program (weather permitting). Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
7.30: Continental breakfast is served on board.
8.30: Transfer to day-trip boat passing by fishing village (Van Gia or Vung Vieng). Continue cruising to Ho Ba Ham area.
10.00: Swim or kayak with a guide at Ho Ba Ham Lake.
12.00: Lunch is served.
13.30: Continue to discover Ho Ba Ham Lake.
16.30: Cruise to Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave. Transfer back to overnight Hai Long junk.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served on board.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or jig for squid. Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (BR)
7.00: Continental breakfast is served on board. The boat weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay to Luon cave, passing beautiful spots like Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Con Rua (Tortoise) Islets, etc.
7.45: Transfer to a rowing boat to explore Luon Cave.
8.30: Return to Hai Long boat and then cruises leisurely back to harbor passing Ngon Tay (Fingers), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang, Con Cho Da (Stone Dog) Islets.
9.30: Brunch is served on board.
11.30: Check out then disembark at the harbor of Tuan Chau Island. End the trip.
(B: breakfast, BR: brunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
8.00: Take a scenic three hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (optional).
12.30: Upon arrival at the harbor of Tuan Chau island, embark Hai Long boat and enjoy a welcome drink.
13.15: Set-lunch is served aboard while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing the Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao (Apple Tree), Con Vit (Duck) Islets and Gia Luan of Cat Ba Island
15.30: Visit the Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Then enjoy swimming on Titop or Soi Sim beach.
18.00: Cruise to the overnight anchorage near Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served onboard.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or join squid fishing program (weather permitting). Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
7.30: Continental breakfast is served on board.
8.30: Transfer to day-trip boat passing by fishing village (Van Gia or Vung Vieng). Continue cruising to Ho Ba Ham area.
10.00: Swim or kayak with a guide at Ho Ba Ham Lake.
12.00: Lunch is served.
13.30: Continue to discover Ho Ba Ham Lake.
16.30: Cruise to Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave. Transfer back to overnight Hai Long junk.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served on board.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or jig for squid. Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (BR)
7.00: Continental breakfast is served on board. The boat weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay to Luon cave, passing beautiful spots like Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Con Rua (Tortoise) Islets, etc.
7.45: Transfer to a rowing boat to explore Luon Cave.
8.30: Return to Hai Long boat and then cruises leisurely back to harbor passing Ngon Tay (Fingers), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang, Con Cho Da (Stone Dog) Islets.
9.30: Brunch is served on board.
11.30: Check out then disembark at the harbor of Tuan Chau Island. End the trip.
(B: breakfast, BR: brunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
Trip notes
- Please bring hats/caps and passports with you!
- Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change due to the weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Price
Inclusive of:
- Welcome cocktail
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Visit to fishing village by rowing boat
- Air-conditioned ensuite cabin
- Visit to Sung Sot Cave
- All meals as mentioned
- Complimentary regular tea and coffee during your whole stay
- Onboard insurance, tax and service charges
- All airfares, transfers, hotels & visa arrangements
- Kayak, beverages, spa and personal expenses
- All services not clearly mentioned
