Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Start your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Relax on the drive to Halong Bay, stopping along the way for a break. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and board your luxury wooden boat. Enjoy a welcome drink, receive a cruise briefing, and listen to safety instructions. |
| 13:00 | Savor a delicious lunch while cruising towards the bay. Pass by the most beautiful and quiet areas, including Incense Burner and Kissing Rocks. |
| 15:00 | Visit Surprise Cave or Me Cung Cave, two of Ha Long Bay’s most renowned and breathtaking natural wonders. Walk up to the cave entrance and tour inside for about 45 minutes, then exit and go back to the cruise. |
| 17:30 | Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight. Join the head chef for a captivating cooking demonstration. Learn to create and beautifully present traditional Vietnamese dishes, gaining insight into unique artistry and techniques. |
| 19:15 | Enjoy a delicious dinner on board. |
| 20:30 | After dinner, participate in evening activities. Play board games like cards or Parcheesi, or try your luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew. |
| 22:30 | Spend the night on the boat. End of program for Day 1. |
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Day 2: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh
| 06:00 | Wake up early and enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant. |
| 06:30 | Join a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, lasting for about 30 minutes. |
| 07:30 | Visit Titov Island for swimming or climb up to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of Halong Bay. |
| 09:00 | Upon returning to the boat, have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). |
| 09:30 | Enjoy a brunch in the restaurant. Settle any bills after brunch. |
| 10:30 | Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, enjoying the bay scenery as you approach the pier. |
| 11:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau port and relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. |
| 12:00 | Get back on the bus and drive to Ninh Bình. |
| 15:00 | After a 3-hour drive, arrive in Ninh Binh and be dropped off at your hotel. Check in hotel on arrival and have free time in the evening. |
| Overnight: Ninh Binh Legend hotel or similar | |
Day 3: Ninh Binh Tour – Hanoi (B)
| 09:00 | We pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way. |
| 10:30 | Visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple. |
| 11:30 | Get back on the bus and drive to Tam Coc (10km from Hoa Lu). |
| 12:00 | Have lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 13:30 | Afternoon: Visit Tam Coc Cave. Take a rowing boat rowed by the local people in Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. |
| 15:30 | After the boat trip in Tam Coc, drive back to Hanoi. |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Drop you off at your hotel in the city center. Tour ends. |
Tour Pricing
| Group Size | Price per Person (USD) | Room Type |
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| 2 – 4 pax | $250 | Double or Twin share |
| 5 – 8 pax | $240 | Double or Twin share |
| 9+ pax | $230 | Double or Twin share |
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Leah G (1/8/2026)
IndoChina Heritage experince in Ha Long Bay, Vietname
Our experience with IndoChina Heritage with the Manager, Happy Buddha in Ha Long bay was etremely wonderful. Staff were helpful, courteous, friendly and accomodating. The food was really great, we cannot say no to everything they offer on the table. The room was clean and tidy, feeling like it was our Vietnam's once-in-a-lifetime experience. 5/5 stars for the trip, the food, the crew and the view.
Leah G (9/8/2026)
Perfect!
Delicious food- and they made sure we had vegan meals - nothing was too much trouble.
The cabin we had was decorated so nicely, really cosy (the aircon was great)
Comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, truly no downside to our stay
Mahalia L (5/8/2026)
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Amazing location, amazing staff, amazing vessel, such kindness from all involved. Chef was very accommodating to all dietary requirements also!
Will be back for sure 🙂
Thanks Happy Buddha and crew!
Will be back for sure 🙂
Thanks Happy Buddha and crew!
Christine H (14/8/2026)
Fabulous
Staff greeted us warmly for our boat cruise .The boat or Jug was an old girl lovely timber outlay. Great rooms. Our cruise manager Happy Budda was cheerful friendly and helpful. The food was delisious the tour experience was great the sung sot mountains lifting out of the ocean amazing..fab experience.
