Aerial view of cruise boats between the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay
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4-Day Ha Long Bay Discovery

Cruise emerald waters, explore hidden caves, and sleep on a boutique boat.

Overview

Three nights on the water give you time to go beyond the busy centre of the bay. Cruise between limestone islands, kayak into hidden lagoons, explore caves, and continue to quieter Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island, with every transfer and meal taken care of.

  • Three nights in a private cabin on a boutique boat
  • Kayaking through sea arches into enclosed lagoons
  • Sung Sot Cave and the Ti Top viewpoint
  • Cycling to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island
  • Sunrise tai chi and sunset dinners on deck

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Morning transfer from your Hanoi hotel to the harbour. Board the boat, settle into your cabin and have lunch as you cruise into the bay. Visit Sung Sot Cave in the afternoon, then swim or kayak before sunset drinks and dinner on board.

  2. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island

    Start with tai chi on the sundeck. Cruise south into Lan Ha Bay, then cycle through the forest to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island. Afternoon kayaking and swimming at a quiet beach.

  3. Day 3: Lagoons and floating villages

    Explore a hidden lagoon by kayak or bamboo boat and visit a floating fishing village to see how families live on the water. Join a cooking class on board and try squid fishing after dark.

  4. Day 4: Ti Top viewpoint and return to Hanoi

    Climb to the Ti Top viewpoint for a last panorama of the bay. Brunch on board as the boat returns to the harbour, then transfer back to Hanoi, arriving mid-afternoon.

What’s included

  • Round-trip transfers from Hanoi
  • 3 nights in a private en-suite cabin
  • All meals on board
  • English-speaking guide
  • Kayaks, bicycles and entrance fees

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Vietnam visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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