Halong Bay Overnight on Boat

Halong Bay - 12:00-12:30 Arrival & Pick up at Tuan Chau harbor. Take a break and enjoy a welcome drink at Alisa Cruise Lounge before boarding the Alisa Cruise.

12:30 Welcome aboard the Alisa Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink while the cruise manager provides a brief introduction and safety guidelines about Alisa Cruise. Check into your cabin and begin cruising to explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12:40-14:00 Savor a lunch featuring Vietnamese and International dishes as you cruise through the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the captivating rock formations.

14:00 After lunch, continue exploring Halong Bay, passing by Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, Trong Cave, Ho-dong Tien Cave, and Luon Cave. Guests will also have the opportunity to see the beautiful Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim Beach, and Coconut Three Island.

14:30 Arrive in Lan Ha Bay in the Tung Sau Area, known for its stunning natural beauty.

15:00 Continue exploring Lan Ha Bay. Depending on the day and season, only one option will be available:

KAYAKING OR BAMBOO BOAT ROWING

15:10-16:00 Visit Luon Cave, a perfect blend of limestone mountains and jade-green sea, by bamboo boat with local guides. Enjoy the tranquility and fresh air, and if lucky, spot monkeys on the islands.

After kayaking, choose between two options, as visiting both is not feasible due to time constraints and varying conditions (seasonal and weather-dependent):

OPTION 1: VISIT PEARL FARM VILLAGE

16:00 Visit Halong Pearl Farm Village. Travelers can explore the Floating Pearl Farm and learn how locals produce exquisite pearls. Established in 1995 by a Japanese organization, it is now run by Vietnamese experts. The guide will show you around the farm and museum, explaining the pearl production process. Witness the floating raft where various oyster pearls are cultivated, such as South Sea pearl and Tahitian Black Pearl. Observe the processing room where workers transplant oysters and learn about precious pearl species. Finally, watch a worker open a live oyster to reveal a pearl, and admire the achievements in the showroom.

OPTION 2: VISIT TITOP ISLAND FOR SWIMMING (Not in winter)

16:00 Visit the beautiful Ti Top Beach for swimming (weather permitting). Ti Top Beach is renowned for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand, offering a perfect setting for relaxation. Alternatively, climb to the top of Ti Top Beach for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

17:30 Return to Alisa Cruise and unwind at the Sunset Party with juices, cocktails, red wine, and fruits at Alisa Sky Bar.

Option: Massage service available. Please book directly with the Cruise Manager (see massage menu).

18:00-18:30 Participate in a cooking class led by the Alisa Cruise Chef on the sundeck. Learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls, a traditional dish. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one drink, get one free). It’s a great time to chat and relax while watching the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.

19:30 Dinner time, featuring special dishes at Alisa Restaurant.

21:00 Evening entertainment:

Enjoy leisure time at the bar, watch movies and various Vietnamese cultural films, relax with romantic music on Pelican Halong Cruise, play cards or chess, read magazines in the room or dining area. Try your luck at squid fishing or fishing from the boat.

23:00 End of Day One Program.

Halong Bay - Hanoi

Sung Sot Cave - 6:30 Early risers can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow, gentle movements.

Coffee, tea, and pastries are served for a light breakfast in the dining room, accompanied by the morning view of the bay’s landscape.

07:00 Enjoy the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.

08:00 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Climb approximately 100 steps to the cave entrance. The cave visit takes about 45 minutes. Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay, featuring stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper footwear is highly recommended.

9:40 Return to Alisa Cruise.

10:00 Check out and settle bills at reception. Enjoy brunch at Alisa Restaurant on the boat.

12:30 Return to Hanoi via a comfortable air-conditioned shuttle bus.

14:30 Stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop.

16:00-16:30 Arrive in Hanoi, concluding your trip.

• Overnight boat stay
• Meals for two days
• Pick-up and transfer services included
• Guided tour experience
• All entrance fees covered

• Drinks order

Traveling to Halong Bay through the lush and picturesque Red River Delta

Enjoying an overnight cruise on a modern steel junk, a delightful replica paddle steamer, in the serene UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay

Relishing exquisite cuisine onboard with the added delight of a cooking demonstration

Taking the opportunity to admire the stunning beauty of Halong Bay, with its thousands of limestone islands set in clear, turquoise waters

Discovering the limestone islands and turquoise waters of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay

Sunset Party

Kayaking

Cooking Class

Touring Pearl Farm Village

Exploring Sung Sot Cave

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.