Swan Cruises

Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cap La island

Morning Activities:

8:00-8:30 Your journey to discover the wonders of North Vietnam’s most amazing bay begins with our bus picking you up from your hotel in Hanoi between . We’ll take a quick rest stop on the way if you’ve booked our shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong.

11:45 Upon arrival at HaLong international cruise port, you’ll have some time to relax in our waiting lounge before our captain completes registration and takes you by tender to our boat.

12:30 Enjoy a welcome drink and safety briefing before checking into your cabin.

Afternoon Activities:

13:00 Savor a delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising further into the enchanting Bai Tu Long Bay. Kayak through the karst and breathtaking nature, swim, and relax as we arrive at Cap La Island.

15:00 We’ll then head back to the boat, where you can enjoy our Sunset party and attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Learn to make Nem Cuon, a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish, or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

19:00 Savor a sumptuous set dinner onboard.

20:30 Free time  challenging yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gathering your group/family for a board game. Try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Experience an overnight stay on our cruise, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Day 2: Thien Canh Son cave – Halong port

Morning Activities:

Begin your day with a relaxing Sunrise Tai-chi session on the sundeck or savor a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the stunning view of the bay’s landscape. Breakfast will be served in a familiar Western style at 7:00 am, providing you with the energy needed for another day of exploration.

At 8:00 am, explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and return to the boat by 9:00 am, giving you 30 minutes to freshen up and pack your belongings. Feast on a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat at 10:00 am before heading back to the harbor at 10:30 am.

Disembark at Ha Long cruise port at 11:30 am, and our bus will take you back to Hanoi, arriving at 3:30 pm. This marks the end of our service.

Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long – Cong Do – Cap La island

Morning Activities:

8:00 – 8:30 Our bus will pick you up from your Hanoi hotel and begin your journey to explore the stunning North Vietnamese bay. We will make a brief stop on the way to rest.

11:45 You will arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port where you can relax and wait for our captain to complete registration before we transfer you by tender to our boat.

Afternoon Activities:

12:35 Enjoy a welcome drink and a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the boat’s safety features and included activities, followed by check-in to your cabin.

13:00 A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while we leisurely cruise further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:00 We arrive at the kayaking area, Cap La Island, where you can enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, as well as swimming and relaxing.

17:30 Return to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while we cruise to the overnight anchorage. You can attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that was once guided by Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) – Nem Cuon, or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

Evening Activities:

19:00 Indulge in a sumptuous set dinner onboard.

20:30 You have free time to challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games, gather your group/family for a board game, try your luck with squid fishing, or simply enjoy a cocktail and the tranquil night on the bay.

Day 2: Vung Vieng fishing village – Cong Dam

Morning Activities:

06:30 Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or simply enjoy the stunning views of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Breakfast in a Western style will be served at 07:00, so you can fuel up for another day of exploring.

08:45-09:00 We’ll transfer to a day cruise to explore the pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. Along the way, we’ll pass several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, and stop to visit the Vung Vieng fishing village and interact with the locals.

Afternoon & Evening Activities:

After lunch on the boat at 12:00, there will be more time for kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or simply relaxing on the boat. If the weather permits, we may even be able to visit Thay Cave.

14:30 We’ll return to the main boat and enjoy a sunset party before dinner is served at 19:00. After dinner, there will be free time to join games or try your luck with squid fishing.

Day 3: Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong Port

Morning & Afternoon Activities:

6:30 Participate in a Sunrise Tai-chi session on the sundeck, or simply relish a morning view of the bay’s awe-inspiring landscape over a cup of coffee or tea.

7:00 Indulge in a Western-style breakfast that will energize you for the day’s escapades.

8:00 Unveil the secrets of the concealed Thien Canh Son Cave.

9:00 Return to the boat to freshen up and pack your belongings, taking about 30 minutes.

10:00 Satisfy your appetite with a traditional Vietnamese lunch served on the boat.

10:30 Cruise back to the harbor, absorbing the stunning scenery.

11:00 Disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port, ready to board our bus for the return trip to Hanoi.

3:30 The end of your journey with Origin Travel.