2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Cruise & Lan Ha Bay Tours from Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay

Start: Pickup & drive to Halong
08:15–08:45: Get picked up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi. The shuttle bus takes the highway toward Halong Bay, with a short break halfway for coffee or restroom time before continuing to the coast.

Late morning: Tuan Chau marina arrival
11:45–12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau marina & transfer by tender to your cruise. Step aboard, settle in & enjoy a welcome drink as the captain introduces the itinerary & safety information.

13:00: Lunch while cruising
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring fresh seafood & classic dishes as the cruise sails past limestone formations like Con Vit Islet. The scenery slowly opens up into the wide, dramatic landscape of Halong & Lan Ha Bay.

Afternoon: Kayaking or swimming in Lan Ha Bay
16:00: The cruise continues toward the quieter Ong Cam area of Lan Ha Bay, known for its calm emerald water & limestone cliffs. You can kayak around the bay or swim in the clear water – a refreshing way to explore this peaceful corner of the region.

17:30: Sunset party & cooking class
Return to the cruise as it anchors for the night. Join a short cooking class where you learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls, then enjoy a sunset party on the sundeck with local wine & fresh fruit.

Evening: Dinner & onboard activities
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant with a selection of local dishes. Afterward, you’re free to relax: try squid fishing, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar or unwind in your cabin. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave – Halong Bay – Hanoi

06:00: Sunrise & Tai Chi
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the bay. Join a gentle Tai Chi session on the sundeck – a calm way to start the day surrounded by limestone peaks.

06:30: Light breakfast
Enjoy tea, coffee & a light breakfast before heading out for the morning activity.

07:00: Rowboat trip to Dark & Bright Cave
Take a local rowing boat through the Dark & Bright Cave area. This spot is known for calm water, low cave arches & quiet lagoons surrounded by sheer cliffs – a peaceful, scenic highlight of Lan Ha Bay.

09:15: Return & check-out
Come back to the cruise, relax for a bit & prepare for check-out.

10:00: Early lunch on board
Lunch is served as the cruise slowly makes its way back to Tuan Chau marina.

End: Disembark & return to Hanoi
12:00: Transfer by tender back to the marina.
12:30–15:30: Shuttle bus returns to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 15:00–15:30, ending your 2-day Halong Bay cruise.