Overview

Take in the sights of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay on a 2-day luxury cruise aboard a traditional junk. Swim in the bay’s emerald-green waters and kayak around its limestone karsts such as Cave of Surprises and Drum Cave, or just relax on board with a friendly and professional crew. You’ll see plenty of natural wonders from the boat and visit a few island villages for a glimpse of local life. Enjoy a cooking class, a tai chi lesson, films and several seafood meals on board, including deluxe accommodations in ensuite cabins.

Highlights

2-day Halong Bay luxury junk boat cruise

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed bay with an attentive crew

Paddle a sea kayak to the Cave of Surprises and dive into the waters around Drum Cave

Master the art of Vietnamese cuisine with an onboard cooking class

Relax on the sundeck, enjoy a cocktail and take in the sights of limestone islets dotting the picturesque bay

Enjoy all meals on board, including a seafood lunch and dinner

Sleep soundly in your air-conditioned, ensuite single or twin deluxe cabin and arise with morning tai chi

What You Can Expect

Halong Bay Small Group Adventure Tour including Cruise from Hanoi

Halong Bay Small Group Adventure Tour including Cruise from Hanoi

Your Halong Bay tour begins with a 3.5-hour drive from the hectic pace in Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi, to the tranquil and beautiful Halong Bay. En route stop at the Hong Ngoc Humanity Center, a handicraft outlet developed to provide support to communities in the area including people's with disabilities. The handicrafts made at the center are available for you to purchase.

On arrival in Halong City board the Chinese junk for your cruise on Halong Bay, famous for its lime karsts jutting out of the green waters creating a spectacular vista as nearly 2000 islands fill the bay. A UNESCO listed World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay means "Bay of the Descending Dragon". Legend has it that a long time ago when the Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to assist in the fight. During the battle the dragons spat out jewels that would later become the islands that now are scattered around the bay.

The cruise explores some of the grottos and caves that have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. Visit a fishing village where you learn about the culture and customs of the local inhabitants and enjoy a scrumptious seafood lunch on board the boat before returning to Hanoi.

Inclusions

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Small group tour

Sightseeing cruise on Halong Bay

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)

Local guide

Seafood buffet lunch

Exclusions

Beverages

Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Minimum age is 6 years

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Departure point

Tour departs from most Hanoi hotels

Departure time

7:30am

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Duration

11 hours (approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6pm