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Discover Hà Nội's Old Quarter, enjoy a luxury overnight cruise on Hạ Long Bay visiting Luon Cave and Titov Island, and experience a unique dining event at Dragon Pearl Cave.
★3 daysSmall group
This 3-day journey combines the vibrant capital of Hà Nội with an immersive overnight cruise experience in Hạ Long Bay, featuring a unique cave dining event. Begin your trip in Hà Nội, where you can explore the city at your leisure. The adventure continues with a transfer to Hạ Long Bay for an overnight voyage aboard the lavish Ambassador Cruise, exploring Luon Cave and Sung Sot Cave. The next morning, visit Titov Island for swimming and panoramic views, followed by a special dining experience inside Dragon Pearl Cave before returning to Hà Nội.
Day by day
Day 1
Hà Nội — Arrival
HotelSILK PATH BOUTIQUE HANOI 4★ — Deluxe or similar
Welcome to Vietnam! Check in to your hand-picked hotel in central Hanoi from 2:00 PM and enjoy the capital at your own pace — the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, or a street-food discovery. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2
Hà Nội – Hạ Long Bay · Ambassador Overnight Cruise
CruiseAMBASSADOR CRUISE HALONG (46 CABIN) 5★ — Deluxe or similar
At 8:00 AM your car glides from Hanoi to Halong (about 2.5 hours). Step aboard the Ambassador for an unhurried voyage among the World Wonder's islets — premium privileges included. 11:00 Check-in at Ambassador's Lounge — Halong International Cruise Port 12:20 Board the Ambassador; welcome briefing at the Piano Lounge 12:45 Premium lunch while sailing among the World Wonder's limestone islets 14:15 Luon Cave — drift through on a local-rowed bamboo boat, or kayak* 15:45 Sung Sot Cave — the bay's largest cavern (or afternoon tea, spa*, outdoor Jacuzzi on board) 17:30 The ship anchors — cooking class, or Happy Hour* with canapés 19:00 fine-dining dinner on the sundeck with live band (band rests on Mondays) 20:40 Live music, squid fishing, spa* or an in-cabin movie — overnight on the bay
Day 3
Hạ Long Bay – Dragon Pearl Cave – Hà Nội
Sunrise tai chi, a swim at Titov Island and a full breakfast on the water. After disembarking, a theatrical finale: the "Quest for the Sacred Pearl" show and lunch inside the million-year-old Dragon Pearl Cave, before arriving back in Hanoi around 5:00 PM. 06:10 Tai chi session on the sundeck 06:30 Light breakfast — coffee, tea and fresh pastries 07:15 Titov Island — swim in turquoise water or climb to the panoramic summit 08:30 Full breakfast at the restaurant 09:30 Bill settlement and check-out 10:15 Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port 12:00 Welcome and check-in at the Dragon Pearl Cave 12:20 "The Quest for the Sacred Pearl" — a multi-sensory performance 13:00 "Tastes of the World" lunch inside the million-year-old cave 14:30 Journey's end — onward transfer
The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.
What's included
- Round-trip shuttle bus transfer from/to Hanoi hotel
- Ambassador Day Cruise in Halong Bay
- English-speaking guide on board the cruise
- Buffet lunch on board
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as per itinerary
- Welcome drink and afternoon tea
Not included
- Accommodation in Hanoi
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Drinks (alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water) on board
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
The route
2 stops · 3-day trip
- 1Hà NộiThe capital — old quarter and street food
- 2Hạ Long BayLimestone islands, overnight cruises
Good to know
Meals included: Lunch on board the cruise, light and full breakfast on the cruise, welcome drink, afternoon tea, and a special dining experience at Dragon Pearl Cave. Hotel standard: 4-star cruise experience. Transport: Round-trip shuttle bus transfers from/to your Hanoi hotel and car transfer from Hanoi to Halong. Guiding: English-speaking guide on board the cruise. Exclusions: Accommodation in Hanoi, other breakfasts and dinners, drinks on board, personal expenses, travel insurance, and tips for guide and driver.
Price per person
The larger the group, the less each person pays.
| 1 | 2–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $530 | $340 | $300 | $280 | $270 | $250 |
Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.
From$250
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