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3-day tour of Halong bay

Fancy a short break rich in local experiences and visits, while you float away on a floating hotel?

By Marina RAYNAUD expert of your cruises
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Main features
Boat type: traditional ship
Number of cabins: 14
Maximum capacity: 28 travelers
Crew members: 20

Cabins

Suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite with a double bed or two separate single beds.
Premium Suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite with a double bed or two separate single beds.
Exclusive Suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite with a double bed or two separate single beds.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Hanoi Baie d'Halong Lan Ha Bay
- 08:30 A luxury van picks you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Admire the scenery... more+ of the Red River Delta en route to Ha Long Bay.
- 11:30 Arrival at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina - check-in procedure in the waiting lounge. You can have a special tea in the lounge, where you will be warmly welcomed.
- 12:15 Transfer to your ship by tender boat. Welcome aboard, we will have some welcome drinks. We will meet at the restaurant for a briefing on the cruise and some safety instructions.
- 13:00 Passengers will have lunch during the cruise and visit Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - one of the new seven wonders of nature.
- 15:00 Kayaking activities in Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha.
- 17:00 Your boat enters a less populated area in Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a good swim in the green and emerald water.
- 18:00 On board, you can participate in a cooking demonstration and enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1, get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book directly with our cruise director.
- 19:15 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
- 9:00 p.m. It's time to admire the beauty of the night over the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You can try your luck at squid fishing or watch a movie at the restaurant. We also have chess and card games at your disposal.
- 23:00 Night on board. 
Included activities: Cooking demonstration, kayaking in Lan Ha bay, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lan Ha Bay Baie d'Halong
06:30 The day begins early on board with a Tai Chi session on the sunny deck. Breakfast is served... more+ in the dining room with a morning view of the bay's landscape, and then we continue our journey.

07:15 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.

08:30 Transfer to the tender to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path, passing through rainforests and a dark tunnel. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields along the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo... You will have the chance to see local life in a valley of local people. An optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).

Back to the day boat to visit Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on the day boat.

15:00 Return to Orchid Cruises. Enjoy swimming in the untouched area. Then, join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in making some Vietnamese dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

19:30 Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night on the top deck. Relax while enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watch a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly (please see the massage menu).

23:00 End of Day Two program. 
Included activities: Bike tour in the Viet Hai village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Baie d'Halong Hanoi
The third day begins between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. with a final Tai Chi session at sunrise, followed... more+ by breakfast served as we cruise through the karst landscapes.
Between 7:40 and 7:55 a.m., visit Thien Cung Cave, nicknamed the “Heavenly Palace,” famous for its vast chambers and impressive stalactite formations that create a mystical atmosphere.
Between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m., return to the ship for check-out formalities while enjoying a final brunch in the restaurant.
Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina takes place between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m., marking the end of the cruise and the return to shore with farewells from the crew. 
Included activities: Tour of Thien Cung Cave, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Cooking courses
Tai chi session
English-speaking tour guide
Welcome drink
Onboard insurance
Service fees
Mineral water available
Visitor fees and value-added tax
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Transport Hanoi - Ha Long (luxury van available on reservation)
Massage (must be booked in advance)
Personal expenses
Extra bed
The drinks
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover (4.5% of the cruise price) more+
Filovent comprehensive cover (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) more+
Additional information
Even though the boat is equipped with sails, navigation will primarily be done by motor when conditions are not favorable for using the sails
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Cooking demonstration
included
kayaking in Lan Ha bay
included
Bike tour in the Viet Hai village
included
Tour of Thien Cung Cave
included

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Extraordinary

1 Clients' reviews
grade out of 10

9.3

The boat

Fabulous

grade out of 10

8.7
Overall condition
10.0
Boat equipments
6.0
Boat comfort
10.0

The service

Extraordinary

grade out of 10

10.0
Reception and information
10.0

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in March 2026
  • 15 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 7.5 / 10 (6 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 7.9 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 7.1 / 10
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