Halong Bay Cruise
Extension tour in Vietnam | 2 days ex Hanoi | US$132
Cruise and stay overnight on amazing Halong Bay
Halong Bay is the jewel of Vietnam. With thousands of huge limestone mountains jutting out of the ocean, clear ocean water for swimming and a night sleeping on your boat this makes for a great little trip out of Hanoi.
2 Day Itinerary
Note this is an example itinerary only - your exact itinerary may vary depending on which cruise company you choose.
Day 1
08:00 - 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12:00 - 12:30 Embark on boat followed by cruise briefing
13:00 - 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as you cruise further into the bay
15:30 - 17:30 Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17:30 - 19:00 Go swimming, take photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19:00 - late Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 2
07:00 - 11:00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man's Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11:00
12:00 - 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16:30
3 Day Itinerary
Note this is an example itinerary only - your exact itinerary may vary depending on which cruise company you choose.
Day 1
08:00 - 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12:00 - 12:30 Embark on boat followed by cruise briefing
13:00 - 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as you cruise further into the bay
15:30 - 17:30 Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17:30 - 19:00 Go swimming, take photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19:00 - late Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 2
07:00 - 08:00 Have breakfast on boat
08:30 - 09:00 Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1 Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10:15 - 12:30 Rock Climb on Moody's Beach (option kayaking)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
14:15 - 16:30 Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2 Relaxing & kayaking - Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16:30 - 17:00 Cruise back to the main boat
19:00 - late Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 3
07:00 - 11:00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man's Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11:00.
12:00 - 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16:30
Pricing Per Person
Twin share prices coming soon
Oriental Sails - 3 star boat
2 days US$105 twin share or US$132 single cabin
3 days US$295 single cabin
Red Dragon Cruise - 4 star boat
2 days US$180 twin share or US$305 single cabin
3 days US$545 single cabin
Jasmine Cruise - 5 star boat
2 days US$444 single cabin
3 days US$655 single cabin
Facts and Information
Style
extension tour - this tour is not operated by Grasshopper Adventures, you will be joined with other travellers from other agencies
Inclusions
accommodation, local guide, meals, activities listed in the itinerary
Accommodation
2 day tour - 1 night on cruise boat
3 day tour - 1 night on cruise boat, 1 night in hotel OR 2 nights on cruise boat
Meals Included
2 day tour - 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
3 day tour - 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner