Morning

8:00 - 8:30: A comfortable shuttle bus will pick you up from your central Hanoi hotel and then transfer you to Halong International Cruise Port. 

NOTE: You need to pay an extra fee for the transfer service.

Upon arrival at 11:30, you can check in at the waiting lounge at the Indochina Junk Lounge, and wait for the scheduled departure time.

Embark on the Dragon Legend Cruise Halong Bay - one of the best cruise on Ha Long Bay and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to the cruise manager's briefing safety and instructions. When you’ve done the check-in process to your cabin, a delicious lunch will be served in the outdoor dining room.  

Afternoon

Feast your eyes on the captivating limestone karsts while cruising into the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay. This amazing bay owns a magnificent landscape not inferior to Halong Bay but perfect for peace-seekers. 

The first attraction in this true voyage is discovering the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave, which is known as the fairy scene in the mountains. The amazing scenery in this Cave will blow your mind once you come to visit!

After sightseeing, let’s move to the majestic Hon Co Island. It is featured with long white sand beaches and calm crystal-like water, which is ideal for tourists to enjoy kayaking, sunbathing, and swimming.

Then, let’s return to the cruise to refresh yourself in the swimming pool, or spa services and wait to admire the mesmerizing dusk panorama while sipping drinks.

You can also take part in the Vietnamese cooking class to make iconic Vietnamese dishes. 

Evening

Indulge in a delectable dinner in a cozy romantic atmosphere on board. After a long day, spend the rest of the evening relaxing in the cabin, or trying your hand in squid fishing with the cruise staff. 

Morning

Good morning! Start your day off on the right foot by joining the Tai Chi class on the cruise. This is not only a great way to boost your physical health, but it can also significantly reduce stress levels.

Don’t forget to refresh your mind with a cup of tea/coffee amidst the refreshing air of Halong Bay's landscapes. 

After recharging your energy, move to the tender and head on a rustic rowboat journey to Vung Vieng Village, a rustic fishing village in the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay, one of the most famous floating villages in the World Natural Heritage.

Subsequently, come back on board, check out your cabin around 09:45 - 10:00, and then have a buffet lunch while cruising toward Halong Harbor.

It’s time to disembark and say goodbye to the cruise crew once they reach the port at 11:30 - 12:00. From here, spend some time relaxing and wait for a car transfer back to Hanoi.

Optional

NOTE: This activity is only available for those who book the transfer service of Indochina Junk.

On the way back to the capital, the journey continues with a short trip to Yen Duc Village. This is a typical Vietnamese agricultural village on the way between Hanoi and Halong.

Here, you'll have a chance to witness the amazing water puppet show performed by local artists and get a glimpse of the folk Vietnamese culture. 

Then, the journey will continue and take you to Hanoi at 16:00. It’s the end of the trip. Thank you for choosing Sunshine Travel! Look forward to seeing you again! 

Morning

8:00 - 8:30: We'll pick you up by shuttle transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee) at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then transfer you to Halong International Cruise Port.

After 2.5 hours, you will arrive at the Indochina Junk office's waiting area and initiate the check-in process before boarding the Dragon Legend Cruise. 

Once you get on the cruise, the cruise team will warmly greet you with a welcome drink and provide you with a safety briefing and the route plan. Then, it’s time for you to check into your cabin, and enjoy a delectable lunch.

Afternoon

After lunch, the cruise will take you to Cap La Island, once a navy base during wartime. Here, if the weather is favorable, you will have a chance to kayak through majestic rock islets and pristine nature.

As the visit to the Cap La area finishes, you can get back to the cruise and enjoy the sunset view over Bai Tu Long Bay.  

Evening

Feast on the delicious meal with a diversity of dishes at the onboard restaurant. On finishing your dinner, you can take part in intriguing nightlife activities, such as board games and squid fishing, to make the most of your time on the cruise.

Morning

Start your day off right by welcoming the sunrise on the cruise's sundeck. Join in on the Tai Chi session, which not only benefits your physical health but also helps to release your mind.

Sip a cup of tea/coffee and enjoy breakfast in the refreshing air of the bay’s landscapes before exploring Thien Canh Son Cave, where you can marvel at the thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites. After you visit the cave, be ready for some kayaking sessions on the nearby Hon Co Island.

Get back on board as the cruise sails towards the Cong Dam area, the outdoor archaeological museum renowned for its imposing mountains and unspoiled beaches. The BBQ lunch will be served as soon as you arrive at the area.

Afternoon & Evening

Back to the boat to refresh yourself in the pool. If interested, you can take part in the cooking demonstration and try your hand at making Vietnamese pancakes (Banh Xeo). 

Enjoy a deluxe set dinner at our restaurant. Dinner can also be served outdoors if the weather condition permits. 

You can then test your luck with night squid fishing or experience the beauty spa as well as other services onboard. 

Morning

Breakfast is served, while the cruise makes its way to Vung Vieng fishing village, located in the Cong Do area. This small, hidden village offers serene and picturesque scenery, where you can experience the unique local lifestyle on a guided bamboo boat ride.

Afterward, return to the Dragon Legend Cruise Halong Bay for check out at around 9:45 - 10:00.

It’s time for the last meal onboard. You take your time to relax and reflect on the amazing memories.

At 11:30, you’ll arrive in Halong Harbor. It's time to disembark and bid the cruise staff farewell. Spend some time chilling out while waiting for the bus transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee).

Optional: This activity is only available for those who book the transfer service of Indochina Junk.

As you make your way back to the capital, there will be a brief stop at Yen Duc Village, which is a traditional Vietnamese farming village situated between Hanoi and Halong.

While there, you'll have the opportunity to witness a captivating water puppet performance by local artists and gain insight into the folk Vietnamese culture.

The estimated arrival time in Hanoi is 16:00, marking the end of the journey. Thanks for choosing us. Sunshine Travel hope to see you again!