Renea Cruises Small Boat in Bai Tu Long and Halong Bay

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. ★Highlights⌄

   Your 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.

   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.

   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 your leisurely cruise deeper into 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 your Sunset Party as we sail to the 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.

   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, 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.

   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.

   Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch aboard the boat. 11:40: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.

   Your shuttle bus or limousine will transport you back to Hanoi. 15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Your trip concludes.