Top Destinations in Northern Vietnam
Overview
- Tour length
- 2D1N or 3D2N
- Tour type
- Overnight cruise
- Destination
- Ha Long Bay
- Travelers
- Group tour
- Activities
- Cruising & shore excursions
- Languages
- Please confirm with VPV
Choose one or two nights aboard Emperor Cruise. Compare the 2-day and 3-day itineraries below, with each day shown separately. Your preferred cabin, travel dates and any optional services will be confirmed in your personal quote.
Itinerary
Choose your trip length, then open each day for the details.
One night on board, with the daily programme below.
DAY1Time on the bay
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Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
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Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
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Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
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A set lunch menu will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the 1st floor. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
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The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
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And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
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Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
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Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
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Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Enjoy Massage and Spa service (Extra service, book in advance). Try your hand squid fishing.
DAY2Morning on board & return
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Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
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Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
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Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
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Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
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Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
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Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
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f you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi. 14:00 -14:30 Our chauffeur will drop you off at your hotel. (if you book our shuttle bus)
The itinerary is provided by the cruise operator. On rare occasions, the route, schedule, places visited or onboard facilities may be adjusted due to weather, tides, operational requirements, maintenance or upgrades. If you have a particular place in mind or need a specific onboard facility, such as a prayer room, a children’s waterslide or mini golf, please let VPV know before booking so we can check the latest arrangements with the cruise. Hanoi transfers are optional unless stated as included.
Two nights on board, with a separate programme for each day.
DAY1Time on the bay
-
Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
-
Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
-
Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
-
A set lunch menu will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the 1st floor. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
-
The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
-
And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
-
Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
-
Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
-
Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Enjoy Massage and Spa service (Extra service, book in advance). Try your hand squid fishing.
DAY2Explore the bay
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– 06.:30 Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
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Luxury breakfast is served at Can Chanh Palace Restaurant.
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Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people.
Then enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay.
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After the lunch, you keep going to enjoy kayaking and swimming at a natural beach, enclosed by vertical cliffs. Then back to Emperor Cruises.
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Enjoy massage service (extra service) or join special tour of art and history about Pham Luc’s paintings or Emperor Bao Dai’s palaces.
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Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
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Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing
DAY3Morning on board & return
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Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
-
Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
-
Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
-
Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
-
Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
-
Arrive in Tuan Chau International Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation your onward journey.
-
f you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.
The itinerary is provided by the cruise operator. On rare occasions, the route, schedule, places visited or onboard facilities may be adjusted due to weather, tides, operational requirements, maintenance or upgrades. If you have a particular place in mind or need a specific onboard facility, such as a prayer room, a children’s waterslide or mini golf, please let VPV know before booking so we can check the latest arrangements with the cruise. Hanoi transfers are optional unless stated as included.
Inclusions & Exclusion
Included
- Welcome drinks
- Complimentary mineral water, tea& coffee during the trip
- All rooms with private balcony, full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub
- 2D1N Cruise: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch
- Flowers, Fruits, snack
- Floating art gallery
- Afternoon tea and canapes
- Cooking class
- Use of gym
- All-inclusive activities such as squid fishing, bamboo boat, swimming, cave discovery, visiting fishing village
- Beach activities such as kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, fishing villages, boating
- Fun club for kids & library
- Vovinam session
- All sightseeing tickets
Not included
- All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services
- Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
- Air fares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- All other services not mentioned above
Included
- Welcome drinks
- Complimentary mineral water, tea& coffee during the trip
- All rooms with private balcony, full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub
- 3D2N Cruise: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
- Flowers, Fruits, snack
- Floating art gallery
- Cooking class
- Afternoon tea & Canapes
- Use of gym
- All-inclusive activities such as squid fishing, bamboo boat, swimming, cave discovery, visiting fishing village
- Beach activities such as kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, fishing villages, boating
- Fun club for kids & library
- Vovinam session
- All sightseeing tickets
Not included
- All pick-up and drop-off and transfers services
- Accommodation pre- and post-cruise
- Air fares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- All other services not mentioned above








