8:30 – 11:30 am: Same as many other two-day cruise itineraries, you will be picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to the pier in Ha Long Bay

12:00 – 2:00 pm: After embarking on board, you will have lunch served a tasty Vietnamese set menu and seafood dishes. This Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise itinerary is highly recommended for those in search of the untouched beauty and off-the-beaten-path route.

3:00 – 6:00 pm: The afternoon is time for an excursion to Thien Canh Son Cave, the “pearl of Halong Bay” located in the protected area of Cong Do Island. As one of the most valuable natural assets in Halong, Thien Son Canh Cave is a hidden charm of a unique ecosystem. After climbing almost 100 stairs to reach the cave, you should be amazed by the stalagmite system inside and the lush greenery towards the gate of heaven.

In addition to mysterious cave discovery, you can join kayaking or relaxing on the beach to explore deeper. Halong Bay has been voted as one of the top world’s 25 Kayak destinations by National Geographic Adventures. You should have never missed out on this perfect kayaking location in Halong.

7:00 – 11:30 pm: It’s time for a special dinner fraught with appetizing Western dishes and Vietnamese traditional food, depending on the set menu of each cruise. 

6:00 – 7:00 am: Start the second day of the Halong Bay 2 day tour with a buffet breakfast and Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Most Halong Bay cruises 2d1n offer Tai Chi sessions while some others give Yoga meditation in the atmospheric natural landscape.

7:45 – 9:00 am: The next destination is Vung Vieng Fishing Village, one of the most 4 worth-visiting floating villages in Halong. Remaining the most authentic community and ecological awareness, Vung Vieng is a perfect attraction for travelers seeking local experiences in Bai Tu Long Bay. Here local residents live a modest life relying on the fishing industry and now the steady growth of the tourism industry.

Coming to Vung Vieng fishing village, you can meet up with the hospitable and rustic people, as well as get a glimpse of the local life and traditional cultures of the native people. The best way to explore Vung Vieng floating village is by bamboo boat or kayak tour.

9:30 – 11:00 am: Check out the cabin then join a cooking class to learn how to make spring roll, a delicious Vietnamese traditional dish. You will have lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00 – 4:30 pm: End of the second day of the Bai Tu Long Bay itinerary, you will be transferred by shuttle bus back to Hanoi. In general, the majority of cruises 2 days 1 night has the same activities on board but different routes to various attractions. Join this two-day tour to Bai Tu Long Bay, you can get the most brand new and authentic experiences.