Garden Bay Cruise Halong

Travel Style: Halong Bay Cruise
Trip length: 2 days

Step aboard the Garden Bay Cruise for an intimate journey through the untouched beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. Unlike the crowded routes, this cruise offers a more peaceful escape with elegant timbered cabins, spacious bathrooms, and personalized service.

Over two days, you’ll explore the charming Vung Vieng fishing village, swim at the secluded Ban Chan Beach, and marvel at the mysterious Thien Canh Sơn Cave. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, Tai Chi on the sundeck, and a sunset cocktail while surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts. With fine dining, comfortable cabins, and just the right mix of relaxation and activities, the Garden Bay Cruise brings you close to the authentic beauty of Halong Bay while ensuring a relaxing retreat.

• 2-day cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay – quieter, less touristy than Halong.
• Spacious timbered cabins with private bathrooms for maximum comfort.
• Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat.
• Swim & sunbathe at the pristine Ban Chan Beach.
• Cooking class, Tai Chi session, fruit-carving demo onboard.
• Explore the secluded Thien Canh Sơn Cave.
• Evening fun: squid fishing, karaoke (on request), sundeck bar.

Day 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY (L, D)

7.45 – 8.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus/private car.

12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor. Check in Garden Bay cruise Halong and enjoy a welcoming drink. Have lunch while the boat cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15.30: Exploring Vung Vieng Village to see the daily life of local fishermen on bamboo boat or kayak in one hour (depend on your choice).

16.30: Swimming, sunbathing and relaxing in the crystal clear water at Ban Chan beach. Then enjoy a sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do area.

17.30: Docking for overnight, taking part into the cooking class on boat, learning how to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisines

19.30: Having BBQ dinner.

21.00: You can choose to join some activities of board games or squid fishing, karaoke (on request), taste the variety of drink at the luxury sundeck bar (chargeable) with wines, cocktails, brandy, juices, etc…or devote yourself to relax peacefully.

End of program for Day one. Overnight on board.

Day 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, L)

6.30: Morning exercises with Tai Chi on the sundeck in the fresh marine air.

7.30: Enjoy a light breakfast while cruising to Thien Canh Sơn Cave area. You then be amazed at the secluded Thien Canh Sơn Cave and contemplate wild and mysterious beauty of nature here.

9.30: Return to the boat for check out and relaxing on sundeck or watching fruits carving demonstration.

10.30: Enjoy the lunch as the boat cruises back to shore.

12.00: Transfer by tender to the pier; relax inside our waiting lounge and waiting for return transportation.

16.30: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.

GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)