Halong Bay Cruise - 3 days incl Kayking

3 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
2 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Cycling thru Viet Hai village, rain forest and rice fields; discover a mountain village

Half day kayaking, swimming, sunbathing…on a private beach, by your own way. Half day kaya

Discover the Bright cave, Lan Ha bay, the most amazing place for kayaking or bamboo boat(s

Explore the Me Cung (Maze) cave, one of newest and peaceful cave in Halong Bay.

Itinerary

Unwind on a three-day Halong Bay cruise that blends adventure, cultural immersion, and moments of relaxation. The journey begins with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina, where you board a comfortable cruise ship and are welcomed with drinks and a briefing. As you sail through the bay’s iconic limestone islets, enjoy a set lunch before your first stop: Me Cung (Maze) Cave, with its royal garden and panoramic views.

Each day brings a new adventure—kayaking and swimming in hidden lagoons, a Tai Chi sunrise class, and a cycling trip through Viet Hai village on Cat Ba island where you meet local families and see traditional homes. Evenings on board feature cooking demonstrations, sunset parties, and the chance to fish for squid. The final morning offers a rare visit to an exclusive floating house, where you’ll learn about life on the water, capped off with a farewell lunch as you sail back to port.

What sets this tour package apart is its array of immersive activities—cycling, kayaking, and local interaction—providing a comprehensive look at both the natural beauty and the cultural richness of Halong Bay. Ideal for travelers seeking a multi-day trip that’s as enriching as it is relaxing.

day 1 - Hanoi - Halong

7:45 - 08:15: Pick up customer from Hanoi hotel, if use our transportation service

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 fish farm, have a look, among of thousand islands, islet of Halong bay.

14:20: Arrive at Me Cung (Maze) Cave. 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.

16:15: 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 (sampan). Time to admire the beauty and amazing islet’s stalactites in detail.

16:45 - 17:30: 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. Enjoy sunset party with coctails and seasonal fruites.

19:30: Enjoy the dinner with BBQ dishes that 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, if any.

22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 1.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

day 2 - Halong - Cat Ba island

06:30: Tai Chi class on Sundeckn dawn greeting.

07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.

08:30: Transfer to Gray Line sightseeing boat, depart to Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba island.

10:00 - 12:00: Arrive at Viet Hai pier – take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit a ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people, talk to them.

12:00 - 13:00: Cycle back to Viet Hai pier. Back to Cruise. Lunch served on board.

14:00 - 16:00: Kayaking at Three-Peach Islet – an ideal place with light wind and gentle wave, emerald pure water and none-touristic feeling. Swimming on the beach (upon weather and tide condition), you with sun, sea and sky only.

17:30: Cruise back to anchorage area.

18:00: Relax and enjoy sunset on the Sundeck.

18:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Enjoy the dinner with BBQ dishes that served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods, that also be different to the first night.

21:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board games and card; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy dishes from squid cooked after fishing.

22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 2.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

day 3 - Halong - Hanoi

6:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck, dawn greeting.

07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.

08:30: Arrive at Gray Line exclusive floating house, Rang Dua area – 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 is compared to mainland. Learn about their foods, how they earn a living, their children, their culture and their private fish farm.

Just for Gray Line customer only.

09:30 - 10:30: 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 overnight cruise 3 days 2 nights.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel
Halong Bay Cruise - 3 days incl Kayking

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What's Included

2-night private cabin with ensuite bathroom on Gray Line cruisePrivate boat for Day 2English Speaking Guide on boardEntrance and Sightseeing feesAll meal on board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 light breakfastsCooking, Taichi Quan demonstrationKayakingCyclingWelcome drink, cold handkerchief2 bottles of mineral water in rooms dailyDaily fresh fruit in rooms dailyTax, service charge, insurance on board

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