Morning

8:00 - 08:30: Depart from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay by shuttle transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee). After 2.5 hours, you will arrive at Paradise Lounge on Tuan Chau Island.

An electric car will come to pick you up from Paradise Lounge to Paradise Peak around 12:00 - 12:30, and then you can enjoy a welcome drink then listen to a brief introduction about the cruise and itinerary.

You will have lunch on board on the way heading towards Ha Long Bay.

Afternoon

Let’s spend time admiring the natural heritage or enjoying the spa treatment at Le Parfum (additional charge). You can take a hike to the top of Ti Top Island and swim in the emerald waters after that.

Now, we will explore the captivating wonders of Luon Cave, nestled amid Halong Bay. Here, you can go on an adventure beneath the limestone mountain and marvel at the stunning rock formations and pristine, transparent waters, either by taking a bamboo boat or kayaking.

NOTE: If you aren't interested in the excursion, there are many options for onboard activities: afternoon tea, pamper session, massage services, etc.

Back aboard, sip a pre-dinner cocktail and feast your eyes on the captivating Halong sunset, or learn easy-to-make Vietnamese dishes at the cooking demonstration.

Night

It’s time to enjoy a unique way of Paradise's amazing dinner that allows you to admire all of the fusion food. Relax at your leisure for the rest of the night: movie watching, sundeck bar, squid fishing, spa & massage, etc.

Morning

In the early morning, you should awaken your mind and body with a Tai Chi session and then have tea/ coffee and cake for a light breakfast.

The first challenge today is heading to Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) to witness the magnificence of over a million-year-old stalactites and stalagmites. This is one of the most famous caves in Halong Bay.

Return to the ship and have brunch served with tasty Vietnamese and international dishes before checking out your cabin and settling your bill at 09:30 - 10:00.

Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, and transfer to our Paradise lounge, where you can relax and wait for your transportation back to Hanoi. Guests who book the Paradise shuttle bus will be served a light lunch before returning to Hanoi.

Afternoon

After a 2.5-hour transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee), you will drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at about 15:00. End of the cruise tour.

We hope that you enjoy this tour and keep all your memories in Halong Bay with Sunshine Travel.

The 3-day itinerary only departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

Morning

08:00 - 08:30: You will be picked up at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter to get to Halong Bay by luxury bus (book in the next step with an additional fee).

When you arrive on Tuan Chau Island, get your welcome at Paradise Lounge at around 11:30 then we embark on Paradise Peak to have a welcome drink, and get familiar with the cruise itinerary and safety guide.

Let’s have the best dishes of Halong for the first lunch on board.

Afternoon

Take a rest before the afternoon excursion, do sightseeing, or use spa treatment at Le Parfum (additional fee for spa).

It’s time to hike to the top of Ti Top Island and take a dip into the emerald waters. For those who don't take an interest in the excursion, there are many options for onboard activities: afternoon tea, pamper session, massage services, etc.

After that, we will discover the enchanting beauty of Luon Cave, a natural marvel nestled at the heart of Halong Bay. Let’s explore beneath the limestone mountain and be awestruck by the breathtaking rock formations and crystal-clear waters while paddling in a bamboo boat or kayak.

Please return to the ship to catch the sight of the mesmerizing Halong sunset while sipping a pre-dinner cocktail at the Happy Hour (Buy 1 Get 1) or you can choose to join a cooking demonstration to learn easy-to-make Vietnamese dishes.

Night

It will be a special night for you because you will experience a unique way of Paradise Special Dinner to enjoy both Vietnamese and European cuisine. 

After dinner, you can have fun with night activities on board: movie watching, sundeck bar, squid fishing, spa & massage, etc.

Morning

The morning is always a great time to refresh your mind and feel your body revitalize with a Tai Chi session on the sun deck before getting a buffet breakfast to boost your energy for a full-day excursion.

Today your voyage will start with a day boat called Paradise Explorer Cruise to Tien Ong Cave, where you can take a hike to the top for an impressive panoramic view.

Then we will pass by iconic sites of Ha Long Bay such as Ho Dong Tien Cave, Trong Cave, Trinh Nu Cave, Hang Dau Islet, and Hang Than Islet to admire the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites of the cave. Then, you have a Vietnamese set lunch and take a rest on the Explorer Cruise when it anchors at the lagoon Deu cave.

Afternoon

Let’s get an amazing remaining day by visiting Cua Van Floating Village, where you can discover Halong Bay's rich culture on a bamboo boat rowed by the locals or a kayak on your own.

Then please back on board, and you can relax at your leisure. Or enjoying pre-dinner cocktails in the glow of sunset over the bay is also a good option you can get. You will be surprised by our talented bartenders’ skills.

Before dinner, you can join a cooking demonstration to get a glimpse of Vietnamese cuisine. You will have a chance to explore both culture and practical knowledge about Vietnam.

Night

Paradise Peak always wants you to get your best experience then you can have the last dinner aboard at our comfortable restaurant.

In the nighttime, you can try squid fishing, watch movies, have a spa treatment, sip a drink at the bar, or join any night activities.

Morning

Awaken your senses and calm your mind with a Tai Chi session or you can move to the restaurant and enjoy coffee and pastries for a light breakfast.

Move to Sung Sot Cave to discover one of the most amazing caves in the Heritage World. In there, you have the opportunity to explore and sightsee all the shapes of stalactites and unique stones. Or pamper yourself at Le Parfum Spa or put your feet up on the sundeck.

Let’s have a healthy brunch freshly prepared by the cruise chef, then process, check out, and settle your bill from 10:00 to 10:30.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, and transfer to our Paradise lounge, where you can relax and wait for your transportation back to Hanoi. Those who booked the Paradise shuttle service will be served a light lunch before returning to Hanoi.

Afternoon

After 2.5 hours of transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee), you will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of the cruise tour.

We hope that you enjoy this tour and keep all your memories in Halong Bay with Sunshine Travel.