





Bai Tu Long Bay Swan Cruises 3 Days 2 Nights
DAY 1
HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND ( L,D)
Halong International Cruise Port07.45 – 8:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
11.30 – 11.45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.00 – 12.15: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13.00: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17.40: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
20.30 – 22.00: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
DAY 2
FULL DAY ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY (B, L, D)
Halong International Cruise Port06.30: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08:30: Transfer to another small day boat to go deeper into the bay.
09:30 – 11:00: Go to visit Thay Cave. Swim and kayak around this area
11:30 – 13:00: A delicious lunch at noontime is served.
13:00 – 14:00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village and pearl farming.
14.30 – 15:00: Return to the main Swan Cruise boat; take a break, enjoy the sunset party afterward and Cooking Class.
19.00: Dinner will be served.
20.30 – 22.00: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
DAY 3
BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HALONG PORT (B, L)
Halong International Cruise Port06:30: Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
07.45: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09.00: Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
09.30: Check out.
10.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat
10.30: Cruise back to the harbor
11.15 – 11:30: Disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.
11.30 – 12:00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi (for guests booked in advance).
15.30: End of service.
07:00 – 07:45
Guests, who book IRIS’s limousine transfer service (*extra charge), will be picked up at hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter or at our picked-up point in Hanoi to depart to Halong.
07:45 – 10:30
Transfer from Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port and we have short break on the way for your own refreshment.
10:30 – 11:30
Welcome aboard IRIS Cruise at Halong Port and transfer to cruise by electricity carte.Boarding and enjoying welcomed drink. The cruise manager will do a short briefing of safety regulations and the trip schedule. Then enjoy the majestic scenery of hundreds of limestone mountains while cruising through Halong Bay.
11:30 – 13:00
Having buffet lunch (*Set menu will be served for under 30 guests); surcharge for lobster only 450,000 VND (½ lobster) and booked in advanced.
13:00 – 14:00
Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay made up of countless shimmering stalactites and stalagmites in unique shapes
14:00 – 14:45
Cruise to Luon Cave, one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the selfcontained lake inside a closed arch shaped mountain, where is the best place for kayaking or sampan boat (*extra charge: 100.000 VND/pax).
14:45 – 15:30
Visit TiTop Island, which must amaze you with its charming natural landscape and a beautiful beach like a moon embracing the island. Visitors have time to soak themselves in the sea or climb up to the top of mountains for panorama view of Halong.
15:30 – 16:30
Enjoy Canapé party and live music band on sundeck while cruising in a mid of magnificent beauty of Halong Bay or have a self-immersion in our relaxed four seasons Jacuzzi.
16:30 – 17:00
Cruise back to the harbor. Meet the car to transfer Hanoi for who book transfer service.
19:30 – 20:00
Arrive Hanoi, Tour is ended with Iris Cruise.
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A three-day two-night cruise at a relaxed pace with more time to get “off the beaten track” and discover the secrets of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, visit fishing villages, explore by kayak and experience unforgettable dining. This worthwhile three-day trip on one of our boutique traditional junks offers the highest quality luxury and comfort as you enjoy wonderful Halong Bay.
- Off the beaten track cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay
- Traditional wooden boats and authentic experience
- Oriental-designed cabin with large windows and en-suite bathroom
- Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the cave
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard
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Bai Tu Long Bay Swan Cruises 3 Days 2 Nights
