7:45 - 8:30: Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in and around Hanoi's Old Quarter. Depart for Ha Long Bay via the expressway, passing Bach Dang Bridge, a remarkable landmark steeped in fascinating historical stories. Enjoy a short rest stop along the way before continuing the journey.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and enjoy a welcome drink before boarding the cruise.
Embark on a 6-hour cruise through Ha Long Bay, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, pristine emerald waters, and countless uninhabited limestone islets and towering rock formations. Many of these spectacular formations have been given imaginative names by local people based on their distinctive shapes, including Fighting Cock and Thumb. Relax and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese traditional lunch on board as the cruise gently sails through the magnificent bay.
13:45: Explore the impressive Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), where spectacular stalactites and stalagmites form fascinating shapes inspired by sea life and nature. Continue to Luon Cave, where you can choose to go kayaking or take a traditional bamboo boat to discover its serene lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
Next, visit Titov Island, home to a beautiful sandy beach set against a dramatic limestone mountain backdrop. Take a refreshing swim or trek to the summit for a panoramic view of the breathtaking Ha Long Bay.
16:30: Return to the cruise and enjoy afternoon tea while sailing back toward Tuan Chau Harbor. Relax on the upper sundeck, soak up the sun, or simply enjoy the scenery and chat with fellow travelers.
18:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor and begin the journey back to Hanoi via the expressway.
20:30: Drop-off at your hotel or a convenient point in and around Hanoi's Old Quarter. End of services.
