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HA LONG BAY CRUISE

An Overnight Cruise Among the Bay's Limestone Karsts, Kayaking Through Hidden Lagoons & a Sunrise Tai Chi Session on Deck

Duration

03N / 04D

Travelers

04 Adults

Stay

Hanoi Hotel + Overnight Cruise

Signature

Kayaking the Hidden Lagoons

From

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Ha Long Bay, Northern Vietnam

Tour Overview

Three nights threaded between the capital's Old Quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage seascape of nearly two thousand limestone islands rising straight out of the Gulf of Tonkin. A private wooden-hulled cruise carries you deep into the bay overnight, gliding past karsts, floating fishing villages and hidden grottoes as the light changes from afternoon gold to lantern-lit dusk. Mornings bring a slow paddle by kayak into lagoons closed off to larger boats, and a quiet tai chi session on the sundeck as the mist lifts off the water.

Highlights include a scenic drive from Hanoi through the rice paddies of the Red River Delta, an overnight stay aboard a traditional junk-style cruise boat, a guided visit to one of the bay's limestone caves, a kayaking excursion through the coconut-fringed lagoons of Lan Ha Bay, and a sunrise tai chi class on deck before breakfast.

UNESCO Limestone Karsts Overnight Cruise Cabin Kayaking the Hidden Lagoons Sunrise Tai Chi on Deck
Limestone karsts and islands rising from the water in Ha Long Bay

Your Route

Route Through Ha Long Bay

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Hanoi Old Quarter → Ha Long Bay Cruise Pier & Overnight Cruise → Lan Ha Bay Kayaking & Caves → HAN Departure

HAN Airport
Hanoi
Overnight Cruise
Lan Ha Bay
HAN Departure
Limestone karsts rising from Ha Long Bay

Limestone Karsts

A UNESCO Seascape Since 1994

Sunset over cruise boats in Ha Long Bay

Sunset on the Bay

Every Evening, the Karsts Turn Gold

Calm lagoon waters among the drowned hills of Ha Long Bay

Hidden Lagoons

Reached Only by Kayak or Bamboo Boat

A cruise boat among the islands of Ha Long Bay

Overnight Cruise

A Cabin With a View of the Karsts

Bay Crossing Log

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival in Hanoi & Old Quarter Welcome

01
  • Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) & private transfer to your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, around 45 minutes
  • Welcome briefing on the days ahead, with the evening free to explore the Old Quarter's 36 streets and lakeside cafes
DAY 02

Drive to the Bay & Board Your Overnight Cruise

02
  • Scenic morning drive from Hanoi through the rice paddies of the Red River Delta to the Ha Long Bay cruise pier, around 3.5 hours
  • Board your cabin aboard a traditional junk-style cruise boat, with lunch served as you sail into the bay
  • Guided visit to one of the bay's limestone caves, its chambers lit to reveal centuries of stalactites
  • Sunset on the sundeck & dinner aboard as the boat anchors among the karsts for the night
DAY 03

Sunrise Tai Chi & Kayaking the Hidden Lagoons

03
  • Sunrise tai chi session on the sundeck as the morning mist lifts off the water, followed by breakfast
  • Guided kayaking excursion into the hidden lagoons of Lan Ha Bay, paddling beneath limestone arches closed off to larger boats
  • Late check-out from the cruise, brunch aboard, and the return sail to the pier before the drive back to Hanoi
DAY 04

Departure

04
  • Relaxed breakfast & free time in Hanoi before checkout
  • Private transfer back to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
  • Onward flight home, marking the end of your Ha Long Bay crossing

Package Includes

  • Both-Way International Flights to Hanoi (HAN)
  • 2 Nights Hanoi Hotel + 1 Night Cruise Cabin, All Breakfasts
  • Ha Long Bay Entry Permit & Limestone Cave Ticket
  • Guided Kayaking Excursion Through the Lagoons of Lan Ha Bay
  • Sunrise Tai Chi Session on the Cruise Sundeck
  • All Meals While Aboard the Cruise (Lunch, Dinner & Brunch)
  • Private Airport & Hanoi–Bay Transfers Throughout
  • English-Speaking Guide for All Included Excursions

Package Excludes

  • Meals in Hanoi Outside of Breakfast
  • Ninh Binh & Trang An Cave Extension
  • Cabin Upgrades to Balcony or Suite Rooms
  • Vietnamese Cooking Class & Squid-Fishing Evening
  • Personal Purchases & Souvenirs
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 400 total group price for 04 Adults, covering both-way international flights to Hanoi, 2 nights at a Hanoi hotel plus 1 night in a cruise cabin with all breakfasts, the Ha Long Bay entry permit and cave ticket, the guided kayaking excursion through Lan Ha Bay, the sunrise tai chi session, all meals while aboard the cruise, and private transfers throughout. Can be combined with a Ninh Binh & Trang An Cave extension. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

A day trip to Ninh Binh's Trang An caves and rice-field karsts, or a cabin upgrade to a balcony room aboard the cruise, is available and arranged separately.

Cancellation Policy

  • 60–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Trusted Expertise

Years of experience crafting bespoke Southeast Asia journeys for international travellers.

Vetted Cruise Partners

We charter only licensed, safety-certified cruise operators with proper cabins and life-jacket drills.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Curated Quality

A schedule built around the calmest paddling waters and the bay's best light for sunrise and sunset.

Questions

Frequently Asked

The price covers both-way international flights to Hanoi, 2 nights at a Hanoi hotel plus 1 night in a cruise cabin with all breakfasts, the Ha Long Bay entry permit and cave ticket, the guided kayaking excursion through Lan Ha Bay, the sunrise tai chi session, all meals while aboard the cruise, and private transfers throughout — for the full group of 4 adults.

Cabins are en-suite with air-conditioning and a window or private balcony facing the bay, aboard a traditional wooden-hulled junk-style boat. Balcony and suite upgrades can be arranged separately if you'd like more space.

Yes. The kayaking route through Lan Ha Bay's lagoons follows calm, sheltered water and is guided throughout, with life jackets and a short briefing before you set out. It's suitable for first-time paddlers and most ages.

Light, quick-dry clothing, a swimsuit, a hat and sunscreen for the sundeck, and a change of clothes for the tai chi session and kayaking. A light jacket is worth packing for cooler evenings on the water between November and February.

Cancellations 60–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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