Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luon Cave – Titop Island

Morning

8:00 – 8:30: Pick up guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (book in the next step with an additional fee). After that, we travel for 2.5 hours to reach Halong Bay via highway.

11:45 – 12:00: A tender boat will take you to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser at Lot 27 Tuan Chau International Marina. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, and you can check into your cabin.

The boat glides to the center of Halong Bay World Heritage Site. Your lunch at the restaurant would be served with fresh local seafood (vegetable menu available). 

Witness the stunning scenery while passing by Dog Head, Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating Villages, Incense Burner, and Thumb Islands before reaching the Luon Cave area.

Afternoon

We have time to gear up for one hour of kayaking around the Luon Cave. Your guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and paddle techniques before helping you sit on the sit-on-top kayaks. 

Now, you may leisurely sail in the peaceful green lake like a mirror throughout the year and look at the impressive stalagmite system here.

After that, guests will visit Titop Island for swimming and sunbathing to unwind. If you like being active, let’s hike to the island’s peak to get a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

As the sun sets over the bay, we return to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea, and fruits will be available on the sundeck. You can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area. 

Evening

Dinner will be served with local seafood. Enjoy your meal, then have leisure time later. You may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or get on the top deck to experience squid fishing before resting in your cabin.