This two-day luxury cruise is a great option for you to experience the world heritage-listed Halong Bay and also the less explored Bai Tu Long Bay! This tour includes many interesting and fun activities, giving you time to swim, kayak, visit a fishing village, and of course relax on the sundeck. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the sites and take many stunning photos of the bay!
View Itinerary Book This TourThis 2-day, 1-night cruise is designed for travelers who want to experience both the world heritage beauty of Halong Bay and the calmer, less explored waters of Bai Tu Long Bay. Enjoy onboard meals, kayaking, a floating fishing village, cave exploration, sunset time on the sundeck, and a relaxed overnight stay on the bay.
Sail into Bai Tu Long Bay for a quieter cruise experience away from the busiest parts of Halong Bay.
Visit one of the bay’s well-known floating fishing villages and learn more about local life on the water.
Explore the bay at a slower pace with kayaking or bamboo boat activities during the cruise.
Discover a scenic cave with geological beauty and a viewpoint reached by a short hike.
Enjoy meals during the cruise and stay overnight in an air-conditioned cabin with an en-suite bathroom.
Join sunset time, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, optional squid fishing, and morning Tai Chi on the sundeck.
Follow the cruise step by step, from Hanoi pickup to Bai Tu Long Bay, Vung Vieng fishing village, kayaking, sunset activities, Thien Canh Son Cave, and your return after one peaceful night on board.
Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and travel to the cruise departure point. After arrival, check in on board, enjoy a welcome drink, and listen to the cruise briefing before sailing toward Bai Tu Long Bay.
Enjoy lunch in the onboard restaurant while the cruise passes through the limestone scenery of Halong Bay and continues toward the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay.
Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village and learn more about local life on the water. Depending on operation and conditions, enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat experience.
Return to the cruise and relax on the sundeck during sunset time. Join Happy Hour and take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before dinner.
Dinner is served on the cruise. After dinner, spend the evening relaxing, trying squid fishing, joining karaoke, or enjoying the peaceful night atmosphere on the bay.
Wake up early for Tai Chi on the sundeck and enjoy the morning view over Bai Tu Long Bay before breakfast.
Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, a scenic cave with natural formations and a viewpoint reached by a short walk. Sports shoes are recommended for this part of the trip.
Return to the main boat, check out of your cabin, and enjoy brunch while the cruise slowly heads back toward the harbor.
Disembark at the harbor and travel back to Hanoi. The tour usually ends in Hanoi in the afternoon.
Review the main inclusions and exclusions before sending your request, so you can better understand what is covered in this 2-day Bai Tu Long Bay cruise.
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Practical answers to help you understand duration, pickup, cruise activities, meals, kayaking, cabin stay, and what to expect during this 2-day Bai Tu Long Bay cruise.
This tour lasts 2 days and 1 night, with an overnight stay on board the cruise.
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, usually around 8:00–8:30 AM.
Bai Tu Long Bay is generally known as a calmer and less touristic part of the bay area, making it a good option for travelers who want a quieter cruise experience.
Yes. Kayaking is included in the tour. The itinerary may also include bamboo boat options depending on operation and conditions.
The itinerary includes a visit to Vung Vieng floating fishing village, where you can learn more about the life of local fishermen.
The tour includes Thien Canh Son Cave, a scenic cave reached by a short hike. Sports shoes are recommended.
Yes. The cruise includes meals during the 2-day, 1-night tour: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
The inclusion list mentions spacious air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Final room arrangement should be confirmed when you send your request.
Yes. Cruise itineraries may change depending on weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Wi-Fi may be available in the restaurant or bar area, but internet connectivity can be limited because of the geography of the bay.