Adventure · Hanoi
Hanoi & Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - 4 Days
Explore Hanoi's charm before embarking on a luxurious 5-star overnight cruise through Halong Bay, discovering Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, and enjoying a unique dining experience at Dragon Pearl Cave over four days.
Partner tour4 daysSmall groupFrom $330
This four-day journey combines the vibrant energy of Hanoi with the serene luxury of Halong Bay. Experience Vietnam's capital before indulging in a premium cruise and unique cave dining. Begin in Hanoi, settling into a 5-star hotel and exploring its historic heart. The adventure continues with a transfer to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise aboard the Ambassador, visiting Luon Cave and the magnificent Sung Sot Cave. The next day, enjoy tai chi, swim at Titov Island, and experience the unique Dragon Pearl Cave with its 'The Quest for the Sacred Pearl' performance and 'Tastes of the World' dining. Conclude with a relaxed morning before returning to Hanoi.
Day by day
Day 1
Hanoi – Arrival
HotelHotelAPRICOT HOTEL 5★ — Sketch or similar
Check in from 2:00 PM and let Hanoi introduce itself — a slow first evening in the capital.
Day 2
Hanoi – Halong Bay · Ambassador Overnight Cruise
CruiseCruiseAMBASSADOR CRUISE HALONG (46 CABIN) 5★ — Deluxe or similar
Transfer to the coast and sail at midday. Caves, karsts, canapés — and a night at anchor on still water. 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
Halong Bay – Dragon Pearl Cave – Halong Hotel
HotelHotelHYATT PLACE HA LONG BAI CHAY 5★ — 1 KING BED or similar
After the morning on the bay and the cave show & lunch, check in to your bayside resort. The afternoon is yours — a swim, a spa treatment, Bai Chay beach or Sun World nearby (payable locally). 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
Day 4
Halong Bay – Hanoi (departure)
A lazy resort morning, then an easy return to Hanoi by around 2:00 PM.
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
- Overnight cruise / accommodation
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Meals as per itinerary
- Accommodation as per itinerary
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Visa arrangement fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
Good to know
Accommodation includes a 5-star hotel in Hanoi and a 5-star overnight cruise in Halong Bay. Transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay are by private car. Meals are provided during the cruise and at the Dragon Pearl Cave experience. This tour focuses on independent exploration in Hanoi and guided activities on the cruise and at Dragon Pearl Cave.
Price per person
The more you travel together, the less each person pays.
| 1 | 2–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $690 | $440 | $400 | $370 | $360 | $330 |
Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.
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