Hanoi: 2 Days Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony
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Duration 2 Days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hostel.
Small group
Private or small groups available
Highlights
- Cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay
- Stay overnight in a luxury cabin with private balcony and ocean views
- Enjoy kayaking, swimming, cave visits, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine
- Experience unforgettable sunsets and peaceful mornings on the bay
Full description
From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise Embark on a breathtaking 2-day luxury cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Explore stunning hidden caves, kayak through pristine lagoons, and enjoy a sunset party, cooking class, and starlit dinner on deck. ... Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay Depart from Hanoi Either get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and ride to Tuan Chau Wharf, or meet your skipper at the wharf. Board the Cruise Ship Board a transfer boat to your cruise ship. After you check in, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and cool off with a cold towel. Listen to a short briefing with safety instructions and a tour of the cruise. Explore Ha Long Bay As you cruise on Ha Long Bay, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the bay. Option 1: Dark and Bright Cave Kayaking Tour Discover the Dark and Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat for about an hour. After, head back to the boat for some swimming. Option 2: Explore the Ba Trai Dao Lagoon Visit the area of Ba Trai Dao and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. Sunset Cruise, Dinner and Evening Activities Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colors of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the onboard swimming pool, have fun at the sunset party, or join a traditional cooking class. If you wish, you can purchase an optional massage onboard. After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy your delicious dinner. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar. --------------------------------------- Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi Morning Tai Chi Class and Breakfast Wake up bright and early to start your day with Tai Chi class and watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant. Option 1: Kayaking in Ao Ech Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech area. Enjoy time kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Option 2: Visit the Quan Y Cave on Cat Ba Island Spend about an hour on the beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. After returning to the cruise, check out of your cabin. Afterwards, enjoy having brunch on board, before heading onto the tender boat and return to the port. Disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf and Return to Hanoi Disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf where you will either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service.
View full itinerary...Includes
- ✓ 2-day cruise
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Welcome drinks
- ✓ 2 bottles of water in each cabin
- ✓ Cold towels
- ✓ 1-night accommodation in a junior suite, air-conditioned ensuite cabin with private balcony.
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Swim stops
- ✓ Kayak tours
- ✓ Cooking class
- ✓ Nighttime squid fishing
- ✗ Beauty spa and massage services (available for purchase onboard)
- ✗ Visa fees, Onboard Insurance
- ✗ Solo traveler surcharge: an additional $80 USD applies.
- ✗ Round-trip transfer from Hanoi/Ninh Binh ($25 per person) (It is possible to arrange drop-off at a different location from the pickup point)
- ✗ Gala Dinner Surcharge for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve ($40 per person)
- ✗ Use of senior suite room on the second floor (extra $10 per person), VIP Cabin (+$65 per person), or President Suite (+$110 per person)
- ✗ Vietnam Government VAT, peak season surcharge (applicable to bookings made before 29 June 2026 only)
- ✗ Other drinks
- ✗ Tips
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Customer Reviews 
Camille etg11 months agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much for your review Wish the best for you 
David Prieto11 months agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much David Wishing the best for you 
Leonora Howe11 months agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 Dear 
Tal Salamon12 months agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
Thank you!Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir 🙏
andy maphrao12 months agonice guy
nice services
nice advisesResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Dear
Valerie Berger12 months agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S12 months agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka12 months agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review Wishing the best for your family ❤️
Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
Thanks to all the team!
Thank you!
nice services
nice advises
I highly recommend it!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.
