DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hanoi to Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Titop or Soi Sim Island (L,D)
8:30am – your tour guide from Cozy Bay Cruise will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
12:00pm – you will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. There, you will be welcomed aboard the Cozy Bay Cruise with a refreshing drink and a brief introduction to the cruise and its safety guidelines. You will then check-in to your air-conditioned room.
1:00pm – you will be served a special lunch featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes as you cruise through the stunning Halong Bay and admire the fascinating rock formations in the bay. In the afternoon, you will visit the Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave) and then proceed to Titop or Soi Sim Island. Here, you can either hike to the island’s peak for splendid views of the bay or enjoy swimming on the sandy beach.
5:30pm – you will return to the Cozy Bay Cruise to freshen up and relax on the sundeck while sipping a cocktail or reading a book as you watch the magical sunset. At 6:00 pm, you will participate in a welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class to learn how to make fresh noodle rolls. After dinner, you can play sports games like Squid Fishing or Singing Karaoke, or simply relax on the sundeck.
Overnight on the boat in a clean air-conditioned room.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Pearl Farm Visiting – Kayaking – Hanoi (B,L)
Wake up early at 6:00am to catch the sunrise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you take in the morning view of the bay. Then, at 7:00am, indulge in a buffet breakfast before starting your day.
7:40am – visit the Halong Bay Pearl Farm, where the pearls are renowned in Vietnam and the process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years. Afterward, explore Halong Bay on your own by kayaking at 8:30 am.
10:00am – check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Savor a delicious lunch while cruising.
12:00pm – you will disembark from Cozy Bay Cruise and say goodbye to the sailors.
12:30pm – you will board the bus and return to Hanoi via the expressway. Stop for a short break at 2:30 pm.
You will arrive at your hotel in Ha Noi at 15:30pm.
The trip ends here.
Note: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong/Lan Ha Bay.
The cost per person for this package is USD 145.
If you’re traveling alone and would like a private cabin, there is an additional charge of $45.