2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Transfers & Kayaking, Hanoi

About this activity

Escape the crowds and experience Halong Bay on a more peaceful, boutique cruise. Relax in your private balcony cabin, kayak hidden lagoons, and enjoy all meals onboard.

WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE THIS CRUISE

Smaller, boutique-style cruise for a more relaxed and less crowded experience
Private balcony cabins with panoramic bay views
Carefully paced itinerary — no rushing, more time to enjoy
Scenic route designed to avoid the busiest tourist areas
All meals included with freshly prepared Vietnamese cuisine
Hassle-free Hanoi Old Quarter pickup and drop-off

HIGHLIGHTS

Wake up to sunrise over Halong Bay from your cabin
Kayak through quiet lagoons and hidden corners of the bay
Relax on a spacious sundeck with uninterrupted views
Enjoy freshly prepared meals onboard (not mass buffet style)
Morning Tai Chi session with ocean views
Optional evening squid fishing experience

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Vietnam Tour 247

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking guide onboard
Included: Welcome drink and onboard activities (Tai Chi, sunset viewing)
Included: Overnight stay in private balcony cabin
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
Included: Kayaking or bamboo boat experience
Included: All meals onboard (lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter

Not included

Not included: Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
Not included: Services not mentioned above
Not included: Beauty spa and massage services
Not included: Visa arrangements
Not included: Public holiday surcharge 45USD/pax (Christmas, New Year and Tet holiday in Vietnam)
Not included: Single room on request with an extra cost (contact us)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cruise Experience

Hạ Long Bay

one day

Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a scenic drive to Halong Bay.

Upon arrival, step aboard your boutique cruise and enjoy a welcome drink as you begin sailing through the breathtaking limestone landscape. After check-in, savor a freshly prepared lunch while cruising deeper into quieter parts of the bay.

In the afternoon, explore the bay by kayak or bamboo boat, gliding through calm waters and discovering hidden lagoons away from the crowds.

Return to the cruise to relax on the sundeck as the sun sets over the horizon — one of the most memorable moments of the trip.

Dinner is served onboard, followed by optional evening activities or simply unwinding under the stars

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Cruise itinerary may vary slightly depending on weather and conditions

This is a boutique cruise experience, not a large luxury resort-style ship

Activities are optional — guests can choose to relax onboard at any time
Halong Bay

one day Admission included

OPTION: HALONG BAY ROUTE

07:45–08:30 – Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House.

08:45 – Transfer via expressway (short break en route).

11:45–12:30 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, board Cozy Bay Grand Cruise, welcome drink & check-in.

13:00 – Buffet lunch while cruising through Halong Bay.

14:30 – Visit Titov Island (hike for panoramic view or swim).

16:00 – Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.

17:30 – Sunset on sundeck + Happy Hour (Buy 2 Get 1).

18:00 – Cooking class & sunset party.

19:00 – Dinner on board.

Evening – Free time: squid fishing, karaoke, relax, or spa (extra).
Lan Ha Bay

one day Admission included

OPTION: LAN HA BAY ROUTE

08:30–08:50 – Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter

11:30 – Arrive Tuan Chau Marina, check-in Peony Cruise.

12:00–12:30 – Transfer to main cruise, welcome drink & briefing.

13:00 – Lunch while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.

15:30 – Visit Tra Bau Area for kayaking or swimming.

17:30–18:30 – Sunset, cooking class & Happy Hour (Buy 1 Get 1).

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Evening – Relax, squid fishing or spa (extra). Overnight on Peony Cruise.
Bai Tu Long Bay

one day Admission included

OPTION: HALONG BAY ROUTE

07:30–08:15 – Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi.

12:00 – Arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port, transfer to cruise.

12:30 – Board the cruise, welcome drink & briefing.

13:00 – Lunch while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:00 – Visit Cap La Island for kayaking, swimming, or relaxing on the beach.

17:00 – Return to cruise, relax on sundeck.

18:00 – Sunset party & Happy Hour.

19:00 – Dinner on board.

Evening – Free time: squid fishing, games, or relax under the stars.

Balcony room

Day 2 · Sunrise – Halong Bay – Return to Hanoi

Lan Ha Bay

6 hours Admission included

Wake early to witness sunrise over the bay, a peaceful and unforgettable experience. Join a light Tai Chi session on deck or simply enjoy the fresh morning air.

After breakfast, continue cruising through scenic areas before returning to the harbor. Brunch is served as the boat makes its way back.

Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi, arriving in the afternoon
Hạ Long Bay

6 hours

OPTION: HALONG BAY ROUTE:

Morning activities:

06:00 – Wake up early to witness the peaceful sunrise over Ha Long Bay.

06:15 – Refresh your body with a relaxing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:45 – Enjoy morning tea/coffee and a light buffet breakfast with scenic bay views.

07:40 – Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), the largest and most famous cave in Halong Bay, renowned for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

09:00 – Return to the cruise, freshen up, and pack your luggage.

09:30 – Check-out of the room.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area.

10:30 – Enjoy your early Buffet lunch onboard while sailing back to the harbor.

11:45 – Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor. Farewell crew members.

12:15 – Transfer back to Hanoi via expressway.

14:30 – Short stop on the way (20-30 minutes).

16:00 – Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip ends.
Lan Ha Bay

6 hours Admission included

OPTION LAN HA BAY ROUTE

6:00 : Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon.

6:45 - 7:15 : Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)

7:30 - 9:00 : You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30 minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.

9:30 : Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.

Lunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the restaurant (if any)

10:30 - 11:00 Disembark

11:30 - 12:00 Ready to transfer back to Hanoi
Bai Tu Long Bay

6 hours Admission included

OPTION BAI TU LONG BAY

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 06:30

07.00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.

07.30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

08.30: Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower.

09.15: Check-out. Heavy luggage in the corridor. Key on the door.

09.45: Prepare a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with a detailed explanation by the guide.

10.15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.

10.45 – 11.30: Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus.

12.00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.

14.30 – 15.00: End of tour. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will pick all travelers at the hotel where is located in Hanoi Old Quarter

End point

We will pick all travelers at the hotel where is located in Hanoi Old Quarter

Pickup points

Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
Vietnam Bravo Hotel
Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
Serenity Villa Hotel
Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
Pearl Suites Hotel
La Aurora Hang Hanh
7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
Nam Hai 1 Hotel
The Queen Hotel & Spa
Viet Fun Hotel
Quang Hiep Hotel

and 674 more pickup points

Please advise your hotel name? We pick up travelers anywhere within 2km from Hanoi Old quarter area. During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Please inform us in advance for the arrangement

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Elite of the seas - LAN HA BAY

Elite of the seas: Great balcony cabins on 6+ stars cruise, the cabins are met at high-end equipment

Activities: Cooking class, Tai chi class, Squid fishing, Sunset party, happy hour

Duration: 2 days: 1 Night stay on the Cruise

All meals: 2 lunches | 1 dinner | 1 breakfasts (Halal , vegan, vegetarian on your request)

Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

Private Car Round trip

Pickup included
Amanda Premier - HA LONG BAY
Amanda Premier : Private Room with Ocean Views/ private balcony, lovely bathroom.

Activities: Activities:
- Kayaking in Luon cave area
- Swimming at Titop Island
- Visiting Sung Sot Cave
4 Star

Duration: 2 days: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave

1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner

Hanoi - Halong Bay: DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND

DAY 2: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY - HANOI

Sharing Limousine/ Mordern Bus

Pickup included
Orchid Cruise 5* - LAN HA BAY

Orchid/ Peony Cruise: Junior Suite Cabin with 30m2, Private sitting area, Private balcony.

Bed type: 1 double bed or 2 single beds

Activities:: Cooking class, Taichi, Squid fishing, Swimming, Sunset party

Duration: 2 days: Overnight 24 hours in Lan Ha Bay, visit less touristy area

All meals:: 2 lunches | 1 dinner | 1 breakfast. Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request

Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay:: Visiting the less crowded area: Cat Ba island area or Cave in island, Dark & Bright cave, kayaking-swimming

Luxury Transportation:: Transferred round trip by Limousine

Pickup included
Grand Cozy 4* - HALONG BAY

Grand Cozy Cruise: Room with ocean view, Bathtub & Standing shower

Activities:: Caving, Swimming, squid fishing; cooking class, sunset party, Tai Chi and more

4 Star services

Duration: 2 days: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Tiptop Island - Pearl Farm

1 Breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner

Limousine Sharing Round trip

Pickup included
Renea Cruise - BAI TU LONG BAY

Renea Cruise or Similar: Deluxe room with Balcony, 25m2 with spacious, luxurious and modern design and a large window overlooking the Bay

Great food and services

Duration: 2 days

1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner

Hanoi - Bai Tu Long - Hanoi: DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG PORT – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HALONG PORT – HANOI

Transporation: Limousine/shuttle bus round trip from Hanoi via highway express 2.5 hours driving

Pickup included