Experience the magical landscape of Ha Long Bay aboard one of Tonkin Cruises’ premiere boats. Since our launch in 2011, Tonkin Cruises has grown to become one of Vietnam’s leading cruise companies and experts in the Ha Long Bay area. Our overnight cruises offer the opportunity to escape the crowds and experience a quieter side of the bay without the heavy price tag. It is our mission not to only ensure that guests experience the majestic beauty of the Bay in luxury, but to also uphold genuine respect and concern for the local environment and communities. With luxurious accommodation, excellence in services, and a passion for the outstanding values of  Ha Long Bay, Tonkin Cruises are proud to provide an unforgettable vacation.

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• Destinations: Lan Ha Bay
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2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CRUISE PROGRAM

DAY 01: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON GROTTO – CAP LA AREA

07:30 – 08:15 Shuttle bus will pick you up & transfer from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter to Bai Tu Long Bay.        

12:00 Arrive in Hon Gai Harbor. Take a rest at Tonkin cruise Waiting Lounge before boarding time. Transfer to Tonkin Cruise Boat by tender (5 -10 minutes)

12:15 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin. Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and    having lunch with Vietnamese Set Menu.

14:00 Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave in 30 minutes (the only cave in Bai Tu Long bay ). We choose a less touristic time to visit both domestic and overseas by a rare natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites and beautiful surround landscape. You will walk up about 100 stone steps, placed under the foliages and craggy cliffs which bring in a new feeling like climbing on the heaven gate’s side.

14:30 Back to the boat and keep cruising to Cap La area.

15:30 Arrive in Cap La area. You will swim and go kayaking  in the area of breath taking landscape, quiet and peaceful, where many small islands with natural white sand beaches

17:00 Back to the boat. Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 17:00- 19:00) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do area to anchor for overnight.

18:00 Take part in the Cooking Demonstration – Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese Spring rolls.

19:30 Having BBQ dinner with fresh local seafood and local dishes. ( If the weather is good, we will have dinner on sundeck under the stars and the moon )

21:00 Free evening to join some activities of board games (7 options), guitar free for play or squid fishing, karaoke (on request). Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…

DAY 02:  CONG DO AREA – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – HON GAI – HANOI

06:00 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise and get new energy for a new day

06:45 Having light Breakfast before joining next visit.

07:30 Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village: About 24 km from the mainland, Vung Vieng fishing village is situated in the center of  Bai Tu Long Bay. The village owns a pleasant, peaceful location with charming scenery. It is also home to keep the typical cultural characteristics of fishermen inextricably living with the sea. Guest chooses to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayak at Vung Vieng area (on request)

08:30 Back to the boat and relax

09:30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck.

10:30 Having brunch and enjoy the scenery of the Ha Long Bay while the boat cruises back to harbor.

11:45 Transfer back to our waiting lounge for the transport back to Hanoi

16:30 – 17:00 Drop-off & farewell at hotel in Hanoi. Trip ends.

DAY 01: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON GROTTO – CAP LA AREA

07:30 – 08:15 Shuttle bus will pick you up & transfer from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter to Bai Tu Long Bay.        

12:00 Arrive in Hon Gai Harbor. Take a rest at Tonkin cruise Waiting Lounge before boarding time. Transfer to Tonkin Cruise Boat by tender (5 -10 minutes)

12:15 Enjoy welcome drink then check in your cabin. Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay and    having lunch with Vietnamese Set Menu.

14:00 Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave in 30 minutes (the only cave in Bai Tu Long bay ). We choose a less touristic time to visit both domestic and overseas by a rare natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites and beautiful surround landscape. You will walk up about 100 stone steps, placed under the foliages and craggy cliffs which bring in a new feeling like climbing on the heaven gate’s side.

14:30 Back to the boat and keep cruising to Cap La area.

15:30 Arrive in Cap La area. You will swim and go kayaking  in the area of breath taking landscape, quiet and peaceful, where many small islands with natural white sand beaches

17:00 Back to the boat. Relax and enjoy the sunset party with Happy Hour (from 17:00- 19:00) while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do area to anchor for overnight.

18:00 Take part in the Cooking Demonstration – Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese Spring rolls.

19:30 Having BBQ dinner with fresh local seafood and local dishes. ( If the weather is good, we will have dinner on sundeck under the stars and the moon )

21:00 Free evening to join some activities of board games (7 options), guitar free for play or squid fishing, karaoke (on request). Taste the variety of drink at our luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices…

DAY 02:  CONG DO – VUNG HA

06:30 Doing exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck, enjoy the fresh air and welcome the sun rise

07:15 Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries served in the dining room

08:30 Transfer to the day boat to go to Cap La area

09:30 Take the kayak to admire the true beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay in remote Vung Ha with lagoons, rock formation,and uncovered beaches

12:30 Back to the day boat, refresh& relaxing Having Set lunch with fresh local seafood and grills. Relaxing on the sundeck while the boat cruising back to Cap La area.

13:30 Visit pearl and oyster farm, learning how do they do it

15:30 Return to main boat. Relaxing and Enjoy the rest of the day on board

DAY 03:  CONG DO AREA – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – HON GAI – HANOI

06:00 Wake up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise and get new energy for a new day

06:45 Having light Breakfast before joining next visit.

07:30 Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village: About 24 km from the mainland, Vung Vieng fishing village is situated in the center of  Bai Tu Long Bay. The village owns a pleasant, peaceful location with charming scenery. It is also home to keep the typical cultural characteristics of fishermen inextricably living with the sea. Guest chooses to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour) or kayak at Vung Vieng area (on request)

08:30 Back to the boat and relax

09:30 Checking-out and relaxing on sundeck.

10:30 Having brunch and enjoy the scenery of the Ha Long Bay while the boat cruises back to harbor.

11:45 Transfer back to our waiting lounge for the transport back to Hanoi

16:30 – 17:00 Drop-off & farewell at hotel in Hanoi. Trip ends.

• Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (within Hanoi Old Quarter area)
• Drink
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned as included
• VAT & all taxes

• Check in: 12:15pm
• Check out: 11:00am
• Arrival in Hanoi: 15:30pm
• Free of charge for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress)
• The Child Rate for children from 5 to below 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults: 75% Adult rate (No extra Mattress)
• Two children below 12 years sharing private cabin get 25% discount from adult cabin rate.
• Kayaking is free of charge for 3 day 2 night trip. For 2 day 1 night trip, kayaking fee $10/person applies and must be booked in advance.
• Peak season surcharge: Surcharge of $50 per person applies if guests stay overnight on December 24th and/or December 31st.

Cancellation and Refund:

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
• From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
• Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.
• Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.

• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should provide us with any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days prior to the departure date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
• Elderly people, people with physical health problem or kids who cannot use kayaking and need to use a bamboo boat are free of charge.