Halong Bay Cruise: Luxury and Cultural Immersion

Embark on a 2-day 1-night tour of Bai Tu Long and Ha Long Bay, exploring stunning landscapes, kayaking in crystal-clear waters, and visiting a fishing village and pearl farm.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hanoi - Our guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point or your requested location in Hanoi using a modern, comfortable bus with spacious seats or a luxury limousine bus. Please be ready in the lobby at the scheduled time to ensure a smooth pickup.
  • Halong Bay - We will travel on the highway connecting Hanoi to Halong, which is one of the most beautiful and modern highways in Vietnam. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, during which you will pass notable landmarks such as Vinh Tuy Bridge, Vinhome Ocean Park, Dinh Vu Bridge, and Haiphong Port. We will also have a short break of about 15-20 minutes during the trip.
  • Bai Tu Long Bay - Enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a brief safety orientation and an overview of the activities on board. Afterward, we will check you into your cabin.

Savor a delectable Vietnamese set menu while we continue our leisurely cruise deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay.

  • Bai Tu Long Bay - Arrive at the kayaking area, Cap La Island. Here, you can enjoy kayaking through stunning karst formations, swimming, and relaxing amidst breathtaking natural scenery.

17:30: Return to the boat and join our Sunset Party as we sail to our overnight anchorage.

19:00: Indulge in a sumptuous set dinner on board.

20:30: Spend your evening at leisure—challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games, gather with family or friends for a board game, try your luck with squid fishing, or simply unwind and enjoy the tranquil night on the bay.

  • Bai Tu Long Bay - Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or take in the stunning morning views of the bay while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.

07:00: Breakfast will be served with a Western-style menu to fuel you up and prepare you for another day of exploration

  • Thien Canh Son Cave - Thien Canh Son Cave, located on Bai Tu Long Bay, is renowned for its breathtaking and relatively untouched beauty. The cave, whose name translates to “Heavenly Landscape Cave,” features an impressive array of stalactites and stalagmites that have formed intricate shapes over thousands of years.
    Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave and relax on the pristine white sandy beach of Hon Co Island.
  • Halong Bay - Upon returning to the boat, you will have approximately 30 minutes to freshen up and complete your packing.

10:00: Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration where you’ll learn to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish, such as Nem Cuon (spring rolls), guided by techniques previously shared by renowned chef Gordon Ramsay. Alternatively, test your skills with a fruit and vegetable carving challenge.

  • Halong Bay - Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch aboard the boat.

11:40: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.

  • Hanoi - Our shuttle bus or limousine will transport you back to Hanoi.

15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Your trip concludes.

What's Included
  • All meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
  • Sunset party, Squid Fishing, Board Game, Cooking Class, Swimming, Hiking, Explore
  • English Speaking Guide on board
  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
  • Kayaking, Bamboo Boat
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Experience Ultimate Comfort in Our Deluxe Seaview Cabin
What's Not Included
  • Visa Arrangements
  • Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a journey like no other with our unique Halong Bay cruise experience, designed to blend cultural immersion, natural beauty, and luxury. Here’s what makes our tour stand out:

Authentic Vietnamese and Indochina Style: Our cruise showcases exquisite Indochina-inspired design and traditional Vietnamese decor, offering a truly immersive cultural experience.
Hidden Gem Experience: Bai Tu Long Bay is as stunning as Halong Bay, but with fewer crowds and a more pristine environment. Enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of this less-explored destination, where the landscapes are as dramatic and captivating as ever.
Personalized Service: We pride ourselves on offering personalized service that caters to your needs.
Cultural Enrichment: Gain deeper insights into Vietnamese culture through engaging activities and local interactions
Natural Beauty: Bai Tu Long Bay is celebrated for its untouched landscapes and stunning natural scenery.

  • Surcharge for Lunar New Year is 20 USD/person
  • Surcharge for solo travelers is 45 USD for 2D1N trip
  • Surcharge for Gala Dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec is 30 USD/person
Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy

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

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S2655evjonathanp
Aug 20, 2024
The best guide ever! - We went on this cruise with Hung as our guide and he was the absolute best! From the stories and history of the locations he shared with us to his crafty chef skills in teaching us how to make fresh spring rolls, I am so so happy that we had Hung as our main guide for this tour. Thank you Hung!
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Justinelf8575ez
Aug 18, 2024
Best Cruise !!! - It was a nice cruise with Cong, it was our guide and he was very king For us, he is the best guide 🥰 The cruise was very good, cabine of boat very nice too I recommend
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Joeyw359
Aug 17, 2024
Wonderful Boat Adventure - thank you Vic! - We had a fabulous time on the boat - the staff were LOVELY. As this was our honeymoon they organised bedroom decorations and it was also my partners 30th birthday so they also organised a surprise cake. Our guide Vic was fabulous, very informative and also very great to talk to, telling us lots of interesting information about the area. Thank you to Vic and the boat staff for making it a great experience.
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S5584wflucam
Aug 16, 2024
Ha long bay - beautiful experience in Halong bay with renea cruise. Very well organized. About 3 hours by bus from Hanoi and then 24 hours on the cruise with some activities including a kayak ride , a visit to a cave and even the chance to swim. good food on board not really typical of Vietnam but more “touristy”. Really excellent and very nice our Guide Sunny who accompanied us during the experience and also showed us how to prepare fresh spring rolls and a small morning lesson of tai chi.
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710f_lixd
Aug 16, 2024
Cruise on the Santa Maria - Excellent stay, Hung is a very good Guide, warm, enthusiastic and motivated who knows how to bring al good humor into the stay.
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Mariannam460
Aug 16, 2024
Amazing Cruise on Bai Tu Long Bay - We had great time Our tour guide Sunny was really nice and helpful all time long Very good food, lovely places Highly reccomended
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655rub_ng
Aug 14, 2024
Ha Long is amazing - Fantastic tour in Ha Long Bay with Sunny, our guide. Sunny is a very kind and professional guide. He makes us feel like home. Thank you so much. Ha Long is amazing
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Tharrisstalbans
Aug 13, 2024
Memorable experience - Amazing, memorable experience on a beautiful boat. Our family of four had two interconnecting rooms on the 2 day 1 night Bai Tu Long Bay cruise. The organisation was impeccable from the moment we were picked up from our hotel in Hanoi by our friendly bus-driver, and communication beforehand was excellent. The boat itself felt very safe and the rooms, (though small, as they are on a boat!)were nice and clean. The meals were delicious and we were served a banquet of fantastic Vietnamese food each time. My family has two pescatarians, one vegetarian and one meat-eater, and our dietary needs were very well catered for. The timetable was varied and interesting- we especially enjoyed the morning tai chi, kayaking among the limestone karsts and swimming off a beach. Bai Tu Long Bay is beautiful. There were a few other cruise ships nearby even though apparently it is much quieter than Halong Bay. The whole experience was made perfect by our outstanding guide, Duc. He was humorous, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Thank you to everyone at Renea.
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Antoniomf5230ls
Aug 12, 2024
Recommended! - Beautiful cruise experience. Sunny, our Guide was super! Always attentive to our needs and ready to give us support whenever we needed it. We did cayaking, cookig demonstrations and even Tai chi at dawn on the ship's terrace Recommendation to all this experience and congratulations to Sunny for the management of the group.
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Sherpa54507287152
Aug 11, 2024
Beautiful cruise - Beautiful cruise, boats on a human scale Guide Hung "the hero" with little care for us. Excellent food. A great memory!
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