Transportation
Bus, Airlines,5-star steel hull cruise
Accomodation
5 Stars Hotels
Departure from
Ha Long Bay
Best season
Apr & SEP
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65
Group Size
5 - 15
Destinations
Ha Long Bay, Upper Mustang, VietNam
Activities
Boating, Cycling, Peak Climbing
Trip Type
Budget Travel, Cultural, High Altitude, Home Stay, Nature Friendly, Special Tours, Viet Nam tours, Weekend Trips

Overview

Skip the crowds and spend three nights on a 5-star steel-hull cruise that links the untouched corners of Bai Tu Long Bay with the jade-green karst islands of Lan Ha Bay (Cat Ba, Hai Phong). The itinerary balances soft adventure (kayaking through hidden lagoons, caving, cycling) with pure relaxation (sun-deck spa, sunset tapas, gourmet dinners).
Perfect for honeymooners, families and FITs who want an all-inclusive, high-end experience on the water.

Highlights

5-star cruise with max. 25 cabins – private balcony & bathtub
Two quiet bays: Bai Tu Long & Lan Ha (only 1% of visitors come here)
All meals, kayaking, snorkelling, cooking demo, tai-chi, spa vouchers
English/French/Spanish-speaking guides
Free Wi-Fi in restaurant area

Day 01 :

Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cast off

05:45 – 08:30 Limousine pick-up at your Hanoi Old-Quarter hotel → Tuan Chau international harbour (highway 5B).
09:00 – 10:00 Welcome drink, check-in. Sail deep into Bai Tu Long Bay.
10:30 – 12:00 Brunch on sundeck.
13:00 – 15:00 Kayak through Bat Cave & hidden lagoon.
15:30 – 17:00 Vietnamese cooking class: fresh spring rolls.
17:30 Sunset tapas & prosecco on top deck.
19:00 5-course set dinner: Cha Ca La Vong, grilled squid, seafood fried rice.
21:00 Night squid-fishing or outdoor cinema.
22:30 Boat drops anchor in remote Vung Dau Gao.

Day 02 :

Lan Ha Bay – Ba Ham – Monkey Island

05:45 – 06:30 Sunrise tai-chi & coffee.
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast.
08:45 – 11:30 Traditional bamboo boat into Ba Ham (Lan Ha). Kayak & swim.
12:00 Private-beach BBQ: tiger prawns, sweet potato.
14:00 – 15:30 Easy trek to Monkey Island viewpoint.
16:00 – 17:30 Sundeck pool & spa happy-hour discount.
19:00 Grill-your-own scallop night with chef.
21:00 Lantern release & acoustic live music.

Day 03 :

Dark & Bright Cave – Vung Vieng Floating Village – Gala Dinner

06:00 – 07:00 Sunrise photo with drone (boat’s own).
07:15 – 08:30 Breakfast at cabin (upgrade) or buffet.
08:45 – 10:15 Local boat into Vung Vieng fishing village; meet fish-farmers.
10:30 – 11:30 Bamboo-basket rowing.
12:00 Brunch: steamed squid-cakes & fresh beer.
14:00 – 16:00 Cruise to Dark & Bright Cave area; snorkel coral reef.
16:30 – 17:30 Dessert-decor class.
18:00 Second sunset party with acoustic guitar.
19:30 Gala dinner 7 courses + French wine; free canvas print souvenir.
21:30 Sky-bar cocktail “Blue Bay”.

Day 04 :

Lan Ha Bay – Got Harbour – Hanoi

06:00 – 06:30 Coffee & sesame crackers – sunrise.
06:45 – 08:00 Light yoga, check-out luggage to reception.
08:15 – 09:30 Farewell brunch: Hanoi bun cha, lotus tea.
09:45 – 10:30 Dock at Got harbour (Hai Phong). Disembark.
10:30 – 12:30 Limousine back to Hanoi (highway).
12:30 – 13:00 Drop-off at Hanoi Opera House / your hotel. Trip ends.