Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)

7:45-8:15: Hotel pick-up for those who have booked our shuttle bus service.

10:00: Short break at a stopover in Hai Duong Province.

12:00 – 12:30: Board the Lavender Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, and receive a brief introduction. Check into your cabin.

13:15: Savor a lunch featuring fresh regional seafood while cruising past Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock Islet, and Stone Dog. Lavender Cruise will take you on a unique route through Ha Long Bay, less traveled by other cruises.

15:00-16:30:
• Kayak through the stunning landscape with limestone mountains, visit Titop Island for swimming or relax on the sun deck for breathtaking views of the Bay.
• Return to Lavender Cruises for a sunset party.
• Pass by Soi Sim Beach and “Rang Dua” Island to the sleeping area near the Surprising Cave.
• Participate in our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Learn to make fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish sauce.

19:30: Under the beautiful night sky, enjoy a set-menu dinner featuring a variety of Vietnamese and Asian dishes.

Evening activities:
• Join our crew for squid fishing on the boat. Enjoy the squid prepared with help from our chef, play cards, or sing karaoke.
• Relax with happy-hour drinks at the bar.
• Overnight on Lavender Cruises.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B – L)

06:15: Morning exercises on the sun deck.

07:15: Enjoy breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries on board.

08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot), discovered by the French in 1901 and open to tourists since 1936. It is now a must-see and a symbol of Halong’s geological significance.

09:30: Check out. Relax on the sun deck or in the restaurant to take in the bay’s scenery.

10:15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Disembark from the cruise. Our car will be ready to take you back to Hanoi.

16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

Points of Interest

• Halong Bay Cruise Hunters

• Round trip transfer from Hanoi - around 3.5 hours from Hanoi
• English speaking guide
• Kayaking and local rowing boat
• Fruits and local wine for sunset party
• Welcome drink
• Hot water on boat
• Full furnished cabin with A/C
• Cookery demonstrations
• Fishing equipment
• 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner

• Surcharge us$ 15/person for 2 days/1 night, us$ 25/person for 3 days/2 nights during Tet Holiday, Christmas, New years’ Eve
• Beverages.
• Personal expenses.
• All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.

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Trip Highlights:

• Explore Halong Bay and soak in the stunning and peaceful atmosphere of the Bays.
• Savor outstanding Vietnamese cuisine and special seafood dishes on board.
• Discover the beautiful Sung Sot cave, hike Ti Top Island, explore grottoes, swim in designated areas, and sail around the floating village.
• Delight in the romantic sunrise and sunset, and enjoy a sunset party on the cruise sundeck.
• Experience night fishing.
• Tour the floating village.
• Enjoy amazing kayaking through the grottoes and limestone formations of the Bay.
• Surcharge us$ 15/person for 2 days/1 night, us$ 25/person for 3 days/2 nights during Tet Holiday, Christmas, New years’ Eve

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