Halong is a natural wonderland where thousands of karst islands rise like fangs from glistening emerald waters. This is Vietnam’s premier travel destination, attracting visitors from around the world, who set sail on traditional luxury cruises to discover this magical aquatic landscape.

8:45 - 9:00AM: Hotel Pick up
Pick up at the hotel. Use the NEW EXPRESSWAY Hanoi-Haiphong-Halong in comfort and time-saving. On the way, you could see the local beauties by rice fields, road-side lifestyle, longest sea-cross bridge and we also skip the commercial shopping centre as usual.

11h - 11.20AM: Visit Pearl Workshop
Visit a Pearl workshop to see how is a process of pearl collecting and see craft-man create the jewels from pearl.

12 PM- 12h30: Embark Cruise
Arrive at the pier and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay.

12.45: Lunch on board
Enjoy a nice set-menu lunch. By local flavours in each dish, it vitally helps to recuperate after a 3-hour-car drive.

2.00: Discover Surprising Cave – Core area of the Heritage site
Having around 1 hour to explore Sung Sot (Surprising) cave. This least known cave locates on a remote island, which is rare in the cave-lake seascape. The compartment in the heart of Sung Sot cave is surrounded by extremely beautiful niches. The outside section has a high ceiling with lots of stalactites. This is the hugest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, locates in the core area of the heritage site.

3.00: Kayaking (or Sampan rowing boat) & visit Top island
The boat will move to Hangluon (three tunnels) area, a water cave for kayaking, rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing and the boat will slowly moving around to sightseeing more on the bay.

4.15: Sunset watching & evening tea break
Take a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. You also have time to enjoy other amazing sceneries of the wonder. A tea break & fruits (included) will served to fulfil the romantic ambience.

5.30: Get on bus
Disembark to get on the bus, moving to new express way to get back Hanoi.

6.30: Sort rest
Short stop for rest room if needed, only 5-10 minutes

8.00- 8:30: Hotel Farewell
Say goodbye to you and hope you just enjoy the trip with us, see you again.