Hanoi will simultaneously surprise, charm and chew you up. Founded along the Red River, Hanoi was named Thang Long (soaring dragon) by Emperor Ly Thai To in 1010. Over a thousand years of war, natural disasters and new administrations, the city grew from swamplands into the charismatic capital it is today.
It’s no surprise Ha Long Bay is home to as many legends as it is islands. The name ‘Ha Long’ means ‘descending dragon’ and Vietnamese tell a tale of a dragon that descended from the sky, spitting out thousands of pearls that became the islands and islets we see today.
This spectacular bay and Natural Heritage Site stretches across the Gulf of Tonkin, 165 km from Hanoi. Hidden among more than 1,600 limestone formations, are secret grottoes, sparkling beaches, and jaw-dropping caves. The best way to go is on an overnight cruise. Mornings are for watching the sunrise, practicing tai chi or sightseeing in the caves. Afternoons are spent swimming, kayaking or simply relaxing on the sun deck. Evenings arrive with striking sunsets and soothing sea breeze, and leave behind a sky riddled with stars.
The scenery in the bay is enhanced by the local life that continues in this dream-like setting. Floating villages rest on rafts, children row to school, men fish for a living, and women cook and sell their wares–all in the company of Ha Long’s majestic karsts and emerald waterways.
From Mui Ne To Halong Bay 3 Days 2 Nights Tour | Luxury Cruises
Day 1: Mui Ne To Ho Chi Minh City and Flight To Ha Noi
Today 6:00 am we wil pick you up at your hotel then transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport to take a flight to Ha Noi, the flight depature at 12:00 noon arrive to Ha Noi at 14:00 Transfer to hotel check-in and relax,
Today at 15:00 our local guide will come and take you on the Capital Tour and street food in Ha Noi. Evening Relax.
Day 2: Hanoi | Hai Phong | Halong Bay | Lan Ha Bay (Lucnh + Dinner)
Morning:
Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price) by Luxury Bus Limousine at 9:00 am. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Dinh Vu Port, passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Cruise’s lounge. After enjoying a special cup of tea, around 12.00 pm, Orchid tender will transfer tourists to the main boat Cruise.
Afternoon:
After check-in onboard, you will receive cruise briefing and safety instruction. Lunch will be served in the luxury restaurant on board – as you savour the exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisines, the cruise will slowly head pass beautiful islets in Halong Bay such as Da Chong, Con Vit, and Gia Luan.
Our stop today is at Ba Trai Dao beach, an untouched pristine beach of Halong Bay area where you can either kayak around or use the local rowing boat to visit the nearby fishing village (program applies from April to November). During the winter season, we will instead visit Viet Hai village and take a cycling trip around the village and visit an ancient local house.
Later return to our cruise to watch the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Cooking demonstration will be held on board, or enjoy our happy hour at our Bar.
Evening:
Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Then, you can take a rest in your own room after a long day of interesting activities, enjoy the seascape of the Bay at night or if you are into socializing, take a climb up on the top deck, try squid fishing, or watching movie in the restaurant.
Day 3: Halong Bay | Ha Noi (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Local Food Tour)
06h00 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
9h30 Visitors then return to CRUISE boat for check-out procedures
10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h10 We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi Airport then catch the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City then to Mui Ne. End of the trip