Dragon Legend Halong Bay 3-Day-2-Night Cruise from Hanoi: Enthralling Bai Tu Long Bay Exploration
4.8
178 Ratings
Hanoi
Embark on a 3-day-2-night cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay with Dragon Legend Cruise. Discover the natural beauty, local life, enchanting caves, and enjoy a relaxing night on the majestic bay.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

DAY 1: HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNG DANG – CONG DAM ( L,D)

07:30 – 08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by Luxury van.

12:00 – 12:30: Embark at Hon Gai harbor.

12:30 – 13:00: Check-in, enjoy the welcome drink & cruise briefing.

13:30 – 14:30: Have lunch in the outdoor dining room (depending on the weather condition) while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way.

15:30: Arrive at Mua Hoa area to enjoy swimming or kayaking through the mystery Karst Mountains

17:30: Back to the boat for refreshing yourselves in the outdoor or indoor Mineral Seawater Pool, Fitness Room or enjoying the spa and massage services while cruising to Cap La area.

19:00: Elegant dinner served on board.

20:30: Free time for relaxing, communicating with the staffs, evening activities (watching movie listening to music, squid fishing…). Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay.

DAY 2: CAP LA – VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – THIEN CANH SON (B,L,D)

07:00 – 08:00: Start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck & morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00 – 08:30: Have breakfast in the fresh air while cruising to Vung Vieng Fishing Village.

9:50: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating houses and fish farms.

11:30: Swimming, kayaking or visiting Thien Canh Son cave.

12:30: Having a BBQ lunch on the beach.

15:00: Back to the boat and start cruising to Cong Dam or Cua Lach area (depending on weather conditions) to explore the mystery Karst Mountains

17:30: Cocktail party and bar demonstration on board to admire sunset

19:00: Having dinner on board.

20:30: Have dinner and free time for communicating with staffs, evening activities (squid fishing, beauty spa…) and service on board. Overnight on board.

DAY 3: CAP LA – HON GAI HARBOR (B, L)

07:00: Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

9:30 – 10:00: Start cruising towards the harbor. Enjoy the scenic on the way. Checkout cabin and pack your luggage.

10:45: Buffet lunch will be served.

11:30 – 12:00: Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.

13:30 – 14:00: Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artists.

17:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Points of Interest

  • Hanoi
What's Included
  • English-speaking guide on board
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Bottled water
  • All meals included (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Tea & Coffee with breakfast
  • Fuel surcharges
  • All scheduled activities
  • Local taxes included
  • Morning Tai Chi session
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Spa and massage services
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Indochina Junk Company wants its guests to have a unique experience in the Natural Wonder of the World which is Halong Bay, and that is why Dragon Legend Cruise takes guests to Bai Tu Long Bay with an off the beaten track itinerary, far away from the crowds.

A three day, wonight cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay is an ideal way to discover the natural beauty and local life on a limited time schedule. You will get to visit an enchanting cave, enjoy the sand, and take part in cooking class. This trip takes you deep into natural wonder to experience a memorable experience and relaxing night on the majestic bay.

  • The itinerary might subject to change due to the weather or tide condition without prior notice
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required in the time of cruise
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Visitors not be recommended on board (for safety reason): People with physical or sensory disabilities; Person with symptoms of hallucination, sleepwalking, claustrophobia, epilepsy
Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(178 Ratings)
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839suzanneb
Apr 14, 2024
Fabulous views of the “not so busy” side of Ha Long Nay - Fabulous tour of HaLong Bay. Must do the 3 day 2 night tour. The cabins were beautifully appointed. The food was fabulous. The excursions were life changing. The excursion that stood out the most was the afternoon they took all the guests to a private beach. They had moved all the tables and chairs from the main boat to the beach. The tables had white linen table cloths. They BBQ’d our lunch on the beach. They also included portable bar that served beer and your favorite cocktail. The staff were very attentive to the guests the entire 3 days. Local nightly entertainment from a few of the crew was a lovely touch. A must do if wanting to see the “not so busy” side of Ha Long Bay. I would highly recommend this company.
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Kevinkersdale
Apr 14, 2024
Book 2 nights! - We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day/2 night cruise on Dragon Legend. Food was amazing - a real taste of Vietnam with multiple courses to enjoy. SO much food! The service was first rate from all staff - we were so impressed, they went above and beyond. If you book 2 nights you will enjoy an idyllic 2nd day cruising in a smaller boat to deserted areas of the bay. We loved the 2nd day kayaking - a chance to explore. Best part for us was bbq lunch on our own deserted sandy beach and a cool swim. Loved it all. Get organised with water as plastic bottles are not allowed in Halong Bay. Wine is expensive on board. It’s a real luxury trip - loved it.
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Angelaisleavinghome
Apr 10, 2024
Serene - felt like we were away for a week - Fantastic trip - definitely recommend two nights. Tips: - take a reusable water bottle with you - apply bug spray before you go on excursions - you only need sturdy sandals for the excursions (not sneakers) - do all the activities - eat all the food; and - take a card game to play during quiet times. Beds are comfortable, shower is great, views are amazing... The staff are what make this cruise outstanding.
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F9876ljkatiev
Apr 7, 2024
Unforgettable ! - We recommend this cruise without any hesitation. Absolutely magnificent, aboard the Dragon Legend! We left Hanoi by comfortable bus, with 4 other people. Arriving in Halong we took a shuttle to the Dragon Legend. For 3 days we participated in activities, including evening squid fishing, a banquet on the beach, morning Tai Chi classes and kayaking around the rocky islets. About the kayaks, they are old, without backrest and very uncomfortable. It's a shame, because it takes away a lot from the experience and we enjoy less of the exceptional beauty of the place, because our backs quickly become painful. Apart from this downside, this 3-day cruise is truly wonderful and the chef is a true artist.
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Aan1711cd
Mar 17, 2024
Don’t hesitate, book your eco friendly Halong Bay trip with Indochina Junk now! - My friend and I went on Indochina Junk 12-15 March 2024. We highly recommend going! We searched far and wide to find a Halong Bay cruise that was eco friendly and not busy and Indochina Junk delivered. We were in Bai Tu Long Bay which looks exactly the same as Halong Bay but with no crowds. For example, we went kayaking one day and we were the only boat around and this was consistent with our other activities. On last day Indochina Junk catered the timing so we would have minimal cross over with the other boats. Our boat fit about 20 guests which was perfect. I don’t think I could go on a boat with any more guests than that. The rooms were beautiful with big windows for views all day, the food was extremely good and they catered for dietary restrictions excellently. They had fun activities each night which included a surprise birthday celebration for those having their birthday that month. I immediately considered going back with my partner as this was excellent value. Coco our guide was very organised, knowledgeable and helpful. We loved our time amongst the Baby Dragon Pearls!
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X5163dininaa
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing cruise in amazing bay - Spectacular! Book this ! Fabulous scenery. Incredible planning. Wonderful menus . Amazing staff and accommodations. Nothing I would change.
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Phmeunr
Mar 10, 2024
Gastronomic cruise on Halong Bay - I was advised to use that agency to book a Halong Bay cruise a couple of years ago by American tourists who I met in Hanoi. We went four of us and had a wonderful experience on a Dragon's Pearl boat with a maximun of 20 pax, 2 nights on the junk. If the sky was cloudy, we appreciate the organization from Hanoi old quarter, the lovely staff and in addition to that, I can say that it is a gastronomic cruise. To recommend for sure !!!
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Angelom155
Mar 29, 2024
Very good. - Just finished this cruise. Overall very good but I wouldn’t give it a 5 star. Food was good, but repetitive (shrimp every meal just done with different sauce for example), rices, etc. Quality of food and table side service was excellent. Rooms were roomy and better than I expected. Rooftop deck is fabulous and has plenty of room for all guests if the weather cooperates. No major complaints - but before I give out a 5 star rating it would need to wow me and it definitely did not. Very happy I went. I would definitely recommend.
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Sopp
Apr 2, 2024
A disappointment - We did a lot of research for this trip and decided we wanted to do the quieter cruise along Bai Tu Long Bay and thought the reviews of this company looked good. The positives were that the company were very quick to answer any queries before we went, the trip was very well organised and we were collected and dropped off from out hotel in Hanoi. The staff were all lovely and very helpful on the boat and the food was both plentiful and very good. The scenery was stunning and we enjoyed the kayaking and beach BBQ. The negatives are mainly around the boat which is described as luxury. Our room was shabby and needs a serious upgrade, with paper hanging off the walls in places. This isn't a cheap trip 2 nights for 2 people was £ 700 and for Vietnam that is really expensive. There were a few games on the boat and the majority were useless as peices were missing. This is most important when the weather's poor and it isn't possible to be outside enjoying sunny weather. This was meant to be the highlight of our fabulous trip to Vietnam and sadly was very lacking.
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Gleb
Mar 29, 2024
Incredibly overpriced with subpar facilities - To preface this review, the crew were very friendly and helpful. However, the facilities and the boat in general were incredibly subpar by any measure, let alone a company that markets themselves as a luxury cruise and charges the amount they do (relative to the cost of all other activities in Vietnam). The boat overall was quite shabby and worn down, the bathrooms were in poor condition and my cabin was very small and cramped. The cabin also felt damp the entire duration of the trip. I would highly recommend looking at other providers for a Ha Long Bay cruise
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