Hanoi to Halong Bay: 2-Day Royal Palace Cruise with Cave, Island

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Live guideEnglish
• Duration2 days
• CancellationStrict policy
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelEasy
• Age4 and over

• Food on board
• Swim stop
• Sunset sail

Timeline: how the party goes

1. Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter - Halong Bay - Ti Top Island (L, D)- Scenic Cruise, Hiking, Swimming, Kayaking

2. Hanoi

   8:00 -8:30 AM: Following pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, depart for Ha Long Bay and journey to Tuan Chau Port for an estimated arrival time of 11:40 AM.

3. Halong Bay

   11:45-12.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Port, Ha Long City. You will receive a warm welcome from the professional and friendly crew. Check in. 13:00 - Enjoy lunch on board while the cruise glides past thousands of limestone rocks with many beautiful shapes that nature has bestowed on Ha Long Bay. You will explore with the Royal Palace ship on a unique route, discovering the wild, peaceful beauty of the bay that not all ships have. 14:30: Discovering outstanding and magical beauty of Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking.

4. Halong Bay

   15:30 Our small boat will take you to Titop Island, where you can comfortably swim, play games on the sea, and climb mountains. You can go to the top of Titop Island to see Ha Long Bay from above.

5. Halong Bay

   17:30: Join the afternoon party on the deck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, enjoy fresh fruit, listen to soft music, and watch the sunset. 19:00: Enjoy a special dinner cooked by professional chefs 20:30: You can relax or participate in activities on the boat such as fishing, squid, karaoke.
6. Overnight on the Cruise
7. Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)- Surprising Cave, Scenic Cruise, Cooking Class

8. Halong Bay

   06:00: Wake up early to take beautiful photos of the sunrise. Then, join a Tai Chi session before breakfast. 07:00 - Enjoy Light breakfast, coffee, tea, and fruit.

9. Halong Bay

   08:00: Next, journey to Surprising Cave to discover the most beautiful grotto in Ha Long Bay.

10. Halong Bay

    09:00: Return to Royal Palace Cruise, check out, and cruise around the lesser explored areas of the bay on the way back to Tuan Chau Port. Take part in a cooking class and enjoy a farewell lunch before you disembark at Tuan Chau Port at around 11:40 AM.

11. Hanoi

    11:30-11:40: Arrive Tuan Chau Harnour. Journey back to Hanoi by bus and get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 3:30-4:00 PM.
12. Not included

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Not stroller accessible
• Not wheelchair accessible

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