Discover the beauty of the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Bai Tu Long Bay, known as the “Bay of Descending Dragons ” on an overnight cruise. Soak up the scenery and embrace the culture on this cruise that includes a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, the biggest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay (Lunch, Dinner)
✓ 7:45 - 8:15 AM: Enjoy pickup by shuttle bus from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (for customer use our transfer service).
✓ 12:30 PM: Arrive at SunWorld Port. Take some time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Wait for the captain to finish registration and then transfer to the boat.
✓ 12:45 PM: Relax with a welcome drink and listen to a short briefing about boat safety and activities before checking into your cabin.
✓ 1:30 PM: Enjoy a Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
✓ 3 PM: Arrive in the kayaking area of Cap La Island. Kayak through the karst and enjoy some swimming.
✓ 5:30 PM: Head back to the boat for a sunset party while your boat sails to its overnight anchorage point.
✓ 7 PM: Enjoy a set dinner on board.
✓ 8:30 PM: Take some free time and challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply enjoy a cocktail and the quiet of the night on the bay.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
✓ 6 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee.
✓ 7 AM: Breakfast is served Western style.
✓ 8 AM: Explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and spend time at a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island.
✓ 9 AM: Upon return to the boat, take about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
✓ 9:30 AM: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey, a 2-star Michelin chef, used to teach – Nem Cuon.
✓ 10:15 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
✓ 11:15 AM: Head back to the harbour and disembark at SunWorld pier.
✓ 11:30 AM: Say farewell to Halong Bay and ride back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
✓ 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi.