The accommodation was just as advertised, the boat was very well presented, clean and excellent facilities. Very pleased with the room. I woke up on the second morning to find they had been up all night and replaced the carpets in some of the public areas!!?
The dining area was a lovely place to sit and eat, the food was fabulous, and lots of it too.
You kind of expect good service, but the staff on board were exceptional and such good fun too, singing and dancing behind the bar 🙂 Tequila (his name!) went out of his way to make sure everything was alright.
I would definitely recommend this trip and also for 2 days. The second day is full of things to do and you're also away from the really busy tourist bits that can only sail so far for one night onboard. I will book again when I return, its fabulous.
In this cruise tour, we go beyond the ordinary itinerary to pass by the most famous part of Ha Long Bay from Tuan Chau International Marina to visit the forgotten paradise: Lan Ha Bay.
With luxurious cabins on board with the lowest size of 30 sqm, the cruise will promise the best experience. Thanks to its architecture, all cabins provide a full ocean view and a private balcony to let you have a panoramic view of the bay. There are four room choices, namely, Junior Suite, Senior Suite, Family Suite, and VIP/Honeymoon Suite that comes with a private terrace.
Every single detail from the facilities to public amenities are well-equipped that aims to bring the comfiest, coziest and the most satisfying experiences to customers, such as outdoor Jacuzzi pool, beauty spa services, on-request theme party, on-request limo pick-up service, luxurious bar and restaurant.
This luxury cruise package of three days and two nights allows you to experience Lan Ha Bay, the less crowded neighbor of Ha Long, with many exciting activities in between the tour, such as swimming, kayaking, squid fishing at night, watching the sunset, sunrise at sea, etc.
Please see the itinerary section for further details.
A wonderful and memorable Halong experience. The staff at the office and the tour guide are very enthusiastic. The local food is delicious and Halong Bay is beautiful. Highly recommend this tour!
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site -- and you'll be reminded of this several times throughout your tour. UNESCO has picked out 830 World Heritage sites around the world, chosen for their cultural and historical importance, and also for their geological uniqueness. Halong Bay offers a little of all three.
It's not the cliffs themselves that make Halong Bay unique, but rather their sheer number. A huge bay, dotted with nearly 2,000 mostly uninhabited limestone cliffs, the breathtaking scenery is very similar to that of the Andaman coast of Thailand, Vang Vieng in Laos and Guilin in China.
This is a day tour that will take you on a snorkeling trip in two places at Menjangan Island in Bali.
Complete itinerary:
03.00am: Pick up at hotel and drive to Lovina Beach (Breakfast box will prepared at hotel)
05.30am: Arrive at Lovina Beach & watch dolphins on the boat during the sunrise.
08.00am: Back to the shore & breakfast on the spot. Take a rest for a while.
09.00am: Checking for snorkeling equipment at Dive center & depart for Menjangan Island.
10.30am: Arrive at Menjangan Island & start for full day snorkeling.
00.00pm: Lunch will be prepared on the spot.
02.00pm: Continue for full day snorkeling at the 2nd point.
04.00pm: Finish snorkeling & depart to Lovina.
06.00pm: Arrive at Lovina & dinner at Aneka Lovina Restaurant.
07.00pm: Depart back to the hotel.
Description Summary:
Cruise the magnificent limestone karsts of Vietnam’s Halong Bay on a full-day adventure from Hanoi. Climb aboard a cruise ship and glide past islets and caves. Going kayak or row bamboo boats, and enjoying buffet lunch
Details itinerary:
08:30 - 09:15 am – Our bus and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way
12:00 - Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing, our cruises take you on an over 5-hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops which are given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese lunch on boat.
13:45 - Arriving Bo Hon archipelago, you visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave (optional) to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visiting Titov Island with sandy beach and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16:30 - Returning to Cruises and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
18:00 - Disembarking for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
20:30 - 21:00 – Dropping you off at your hotel/stay, trip ends.
The capital of Vietnam (or part of it) back in the 10th & 11th centuries in Ninh Binh province, there are really only a few temples or small buildings like those left in this place about an hour and a half's drive south of Hanoi. Didn't see any statue of Buddha in the few temples there, just those of some ancient Vietnamese or Chinese deities and such. But it's really the sceneries along the way to this place and those around this place that you would go to this place for, you start to see these stand-alone mountains as you get to the vicinity of this place instead of mountains as you normally see them elsewhere (connected to one another as part of a mountain range). Tam Coc, called the "inland HaLong Bay is very beautiful. This is a 1.5 - 2 hour row boat tour on the river and through caves. Bring proper attire - it can downpour and it can be extremely hot. Bring water too.
A journey to a beauty landscape and rich culture
- 8:00 a.m: Leave the hotel at Hanoi.
- 10:30 a.m arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
- 11:30 a.m: leave Hoa Lu to Tam Coc.
- 12.00 a.m: Arrive Tam Coc and have lunch in a local restaurant with goat meat which is famous as the local specialty.
- 1.00 p.m: 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 2hour-boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong River. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).
- 3.30 p.m: leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at 6:30pm. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi!
Book this tour and enjoy an incredible cruising experience in Vietnam. Start your journey from Hanoi, where you will be picked up by our representative and transferred to Luxury Cruise. Board the cruise and sail past the islets Da Chong, Con Vit and Gia Luan.
Cruise to Lan Ha Bay, whose limestone outcroppings and emerald waters are equally as impressive as that of the Ha Long bay but often sees less boats and travellers as compared with its more popular twin. The bay is also known for its beautiful beaches and mysterious caves.
Stop at Vung Tra Bau. Choose between either kayaking or swimming in its emerald waters before heading to the world-famous Ha Long Bay. See its towering limestone island, called karst, which are covered with rainforests. Enjoy the beauty of its emerald waters and see various islets around it.
See local fishermen netting their catch. Learn to prepare well-known Vietnamese cuisine during this trip. Fish squids in calm waters in the evening. This cruise has been designed with your utmost comfort and entertainment in mind. Admire panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding areas from the cruise. Give us the opportunity to serve you and we will ensure that you will never forget your memories.
Spend two days on board a five-star luxury cruise and see the best of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
The brand new cruise comes with three decks: a lower deck with reception, cabins, and boarding area; a middle deck with cabins, and an indoor restaurant and bar; and a rooftop sundeck with open bar, coffee lounge, spa and sauna. There are 21 high-end cabins with five different styles to suit your preference.
We set sail through the spectacular landscape of Ha Long Bay and along the way visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest in the bay, and conquer Ti Top Island peak, from where we can enjoy the panoramic view of the bay. We have also planned various activities on board the cruise. So come join us in a two-day, one-night Ha Long Bay extravaganza.
On this tour, explore the famous and beautiful Halong Bay, Vietnam. Halong Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long, literally: "descending dragon bay") is one of the Seven World Wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Halong Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.
8:00 am meet at Tuan Chau Habour. Board the boat. Start cruising through hundreds of limestone islands and islets on the bay, chances to witness beautiful spots like Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang Fishing Village and Ngon Tay (Fingers) Islets.
09:30 am visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Halong bay. At 10.15, head back to the junk for the cruise to Ti Top island.
10:30 am visit Ti Top island. Climb to the top of the hill on the island and enjoy the amazing panoramic view over the Halong Bay. (Optional to enjoy 1 hour and a half kayaking trip, the kayak is included in the price)
12:00 pm back to the junk and savour a set-menu lunch onboard. Cruise leisurely back to the harbor passing Luon cave, Con Rua (Tortoise), Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Mat Quy (Monster Head) Islets.
4:00 pm: Disembark at the same port. Goodbye and see you again on the next trip!
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay ( L, D)
7:45 - 08:15: Pick up at hotel.
12:15: Embark at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau island, Halong city). Enjoy complimentary drink at Gray Line private lounge.
12:30: Transfer to Gray Line Halong Cruise by tender. Welcome drink, followed by cruise briefings. Check in your cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a great set lunch. Relax on sundeck and grab the unparalleled scenery of Halong Bay while cruising ahead to the Bay. Cruise through Hoa Cuong floating fishing village.
14:30: Arrive at Me Cung Cave ( Bewitching Grotto). Join tour with guide to explore the cave. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to see a great lake considered as a royal garden and surrounded by mountains. Its water is blue all year round.
16:00: Back to the cruise and head to Bright Cave - a very beautiful lagoon belongs to Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba Island. Forget about the distance of geography, the cave now introduced by Gray Line Cruise. Visit some tunnel caves by Kayak or bamboo boat. Time to savor the beauty and amazing islet’s stalactites in detail.
Enjoy swimming around the cruise ( upon weather condition). Relax on the sundeck. Enjoy fantastic views and take stunning pictures of gleaming sunsets.
18:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
19:30: Enjoy fabulous buffet BBQ dinner (available for group 15 pax and above+) served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.
21:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board and Card games; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing.
22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 1.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
06:30: Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
07:30: Have breakfast with coffee, tea and bakeries on board.
08:30: Arrive at Gray Line exclusive floating house, Rang Dua area by tender – one of few existing houses left after the regulation of Management to relocate the traditional floating village to main land.
Spend about 1 hour to experience how different life compared to mainland. Learn about their foods, how they earn a living, their children, their culture and their private fish farm.
For Gray Line customers only.
09:30 - 11:00: Check out cabin. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery on the way back to Tuan Chau pier. Farewell lunch served on board.
11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line private lounge. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of halong bay trips.
Halong Bay, literally meaning "descending dragon bay", is one of the Seven World Wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Halong Bay has an area of around 1,553 km squared, including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.
Our driver and tour guide will meet and pick up at your hotel by in between 8.00 am to 8:30 am for the journey east of Hanoi (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route, you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.
12:00 pm You will embark on the boat. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board while cruising around this magnificent bay and among thousands of islands in this spectacular natural environment.
The main cave of the cruise trip will be Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Coloured lights transform the scene into a fairy tale palace.
We continue to cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire the view of many strange-shaped islands. Then cruise back to the pier, disembark and join the bus to return Hanoi.
There will be a stop on the way at a ceramics village in the middle on our way where artisans create superb ceramic vases and other masterpieces in their kilns and have the opportunity to purchase many of their products at a fraction of the price that you could expect to pay outside of Vietnam.
Arriving at about 7:30 pm, we drop you off at your Hotel. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay full day trip!
Embark on a three-day adventure through the breathtaking Komodo National Park. Begin your journey with a trek on Kelor Island for stunning views of the sea and surrounding islands, followed by a snorkeling session at Manjarite to explore vibrant underwater life.
Trek the iconic Padar Island, famed for its panoramic views of turquoise bays and uniquely colored sands. Continue to Komodo Island, where you’ll encounter the legendary Komodo dragons and relax on the picturesque Pink Beach. Snorkel with manta rays at Manta Point and unwind at Taka Makasar, a sandy paradise in the middle of the ocean.
Finally, explore Siaba Island, known as "Turtle House" for its thriving turtle habitat, and enjoy snorkeling amid diverse marine life. End your journey at Kanawa Island, with its pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling and photography.
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Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
7-65 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Flores Island, Komodo Islands, K
Flores Island, Komodo Islands, Kalong Island, Labuan Bajo