8.00-8.45: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House to depart for Halong Bay. Our journey follows the Hanoi-Haiphong Highway to Tuan Chau Harbor (about a 3-hour drive). On the way, we stop for a 30-minute break to relax.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the luxury cruise with our crew’s warm welcome. Enjoy the welcome drink, then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site.
12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat. While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone islets, such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner, two symbols of Halong Bay.
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave—the most beautiful cave with many stalagmites and stalactites.
14.45: Go kayaking or on a bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits); meanwhile, the boat is cruising back to the harbor.
18.00-18.15: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi.
21:00: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.