Garden Bay Classic Cruise | Bai Tu Long Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or our Shuttle Bus stop (if you have booked the transfer with us - an additional fee applies). We'll then embark on a scenic drive to Halong City. The transfer takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with an optional restroom stop along the way.

12:15 PM: Arrival at Halong International Harbor. You'll have a short time to relax before boarding one of the Garden Bay Junk Boats.

12:30: Transfer to the Garden Bay junk by tender (5-10 minutes).

12:45: Enjoy a warm welcome drink and listen to a safety briefing, then check in to your cabin.

13:00: Indulge in a delicious Vietnamese set menu lunch while our boat cruises leisurely to the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay, Cap La area.

15:30: Embark on a kayaking adventure to discover the breathtaking natural scenery of limestone islands and islets. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.

17:30: Join the Sunset Party on the Sundeck while the boat cruises to the Cong Do area to anchor for the night. Happy Hour offers from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

18:30: Take part in a cooking class where you'll learn how to make spring rolls, an essential dish for traditional family gatherings, and prune fruits to decorate the dishes.

19:30: Feast on a sumptuous BBQ dinner on the Sundeck (weather permitting).

21:00: Enjoy free time to relax on the Sundeck or try your luck with squid fishing. (Board games are also available).

06:30: Wake up early for Tai Chi exercise.

07:00: Enjoy a light buffet breakfast. Today, we'll embark on a deeper exploration through Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay using our day-boat cruise.

8:30-09:00: Get picked up at Vung Vieng village and check in to the boat.

09:00: Cruise through Ha Long Bay, Cua Van's Floating village, Frog Islet before disembarking at Dark and Bright Cave.

10:30-11:45: Explore Dark and Bright Cave by kayak.

12:00-13:00: Have lunch with locally sourced fresh seafood.

13:30-13:45: Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lan Ha Bay.

14:30-15:00: Visit a pearl farm and fish farm at Ha Long Bay to learn about pearl agriculture.

15:00-16:00: Cruise back to the main boat.

17:30: Join the Sunset Party on the Sundeck while the boat cruises to the Cong Do area to anchor for the night. Happy Hour offers from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

18:30: Take part in a cooking class where you'll learn how to make spring rolls, an essential dish for traditional family gatherings, and prune fruits to decorate the dishes.

19:30: Feast on a sumptuous BBQ dinner on the Sundeck (weather permitting).

21:00: Enjoy free time to relax on the Sundeck or try your luck with squid fishing. 

06:30: Wake up early for Tai Chi exercise.

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast while the boat cruises toward the most beautiful fishing village in Ha Long Bay.

07:45: Transfer to Vung Vieng Fishing Village by tender.

08:00: Explore the Vung Vieng fishing village and learn about local fishing life while riding on a rowing boat rowed by a fisherman.

09:00: Return to the main boat for cruising back to the harbor via a different route.

10:30: Have lunch onboard (Fusion style).

12:00: Disembark at Hon Gai Harbor.

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi (additional fees applied). The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional). You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at our Shuttle Bus stop.