If transport is included, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. From there, we’ll begin our journey to Halong City, enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with a convenient stop along the way for restrooms if needed.

11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk Office and relax in the waiting lounge before transferring to the cruise.

11:50 – 12:15: Take an electric cart to the port, where the crew and staff welcome you and assist with check-in.

12:30 – 13:00: Board the Red Dragon Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Receive a brief introduction to the 2-day, 1-night itinerary and safety regulations, then collect your room key.

13:15: Enjoy lunch onboard, featuring fresh seafood and local specialties. The cruise then sets sail to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:10: Explore the natural beauty of the Cong Dam area by kayaking, weather permitting, or by tender boat.

15:50: Enjoy swimming in the clear waters of Bai Tu Long Bay.

16:30: Return to the Red Dragon Junk and take time to refresh yourself. Relax by the mineral seawater pool, visit the wellness area, or enjoy the sauna and spa services. Alternatively, admire the scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay.

17:30: Relax and enjoy the sunset while the cruise sails to its overnight anchorage, or join a Vietnamese cooking class.

18:00: The cruise arrives at the overnight anchorage.

19:00 – 19:30: Enjoy dinner onboard in the peaceful and romantic atmosphere of Bai Tu Long Bay. Dinner is served at 19:00 in winter and 19:30 in summer.

20:30: Enjoy your free time onboard. You can try squid fishing or simply relax and spend the night on the Red Dragon Cruise.

06:00: Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the morning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.

07:00 – 07:15: Enjoy breakfast onboard.

07:45: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave and discover its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

08:15: Go kayaking and explore the natural beauty of the Cong Do area.

09:00 – 10:00: Return to the cruise and complete the check-out procedures.

10:15: Enjoy a set-menu lunch as the cruise slowly returns to the port.

11:30: Disembark from the cruise and transfer to Yen Duc Village in Dong Trieu for a short break in a traditional Vietnamese agricultural village known for its local culture and rural way of life.

13:00 – 13:45: Enjoy a traditional water puppet performance by local artists.

16:00 – 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi.