Bai Tu Long Bay – Renea Cruises 2D1N
$165.00
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the old quarter in Hanoi for the 3.5 hours drive to Bai Tu Long Bay where you will board the Renea Cruise at Hon Gai for your 2 days & 1 night cruise. Explore the fascinating and breathtaking peaceful view on this unique location as well as start cruising and enjoying our special lunch of Vietnamese Cuisine while the Renea Cruise slowly slides on the romantic waves of Bai Tu Long Bay. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay while being served by our friendly, well-trained and professional staff on board.
Day 1:
Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay
07:30 – 8:00 | Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
12:00 | Arrival in our office at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration. Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12:30 | Embarkation on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks and spend a couple minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before discovering the boat.
13:00 | Delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00 | Arrival in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy canoeing amongst the karst and breathtaking nature as well as swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. You can also explore the area by taking the tender boat. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area.
17:00 | Back to the boat and relax.
18:00 | Sunset party with music and happy hour. The chef will join the party and demonstrate how to transform vegetables into flowers.
19:00 | Sumptuous dinner onboard.
20:30 | Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers 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.
Day 2:
Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi
06:00 | Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 6.30.
07:00 | Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
07:30 | Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08:30 | Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower.
09:15| It is time to check out. Leave heavy luggage in the hallway for our crew to help you.
9:45 | Preparation of a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with detailed explanation by the guide.
10:15 | Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on boat.
10:45 – 11:30 | Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus.
12:00 | Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
14:30 – 15:00 | End of the tour.
Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.
- Full furnished luxury cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals on board:
2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast - Welcome drink
- Complementary 2 bottles of mineral water, fresh fruit in your cabin.
- Tai Chi, Cooking demonstrations
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- English speaking guide
- Shuttle bus (only in Hanoi old quarter)
- Insurance on boat
- Taxes and Service Charges
- All other (alcoholic) beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- All not indicated in our itinerary
- Booking voucher from us
- Valid Passport with valid visa
- Cash for personal expense
Specific food requests
Please let us know if you have specific eating restrictions, allergic for certain things or if you are vegetarian, we can take that into account during the trips.
Useful information
Especially for the north and central Vietnam;
In the period between November and April, the weather is variable, from sunny to cold and rainy. It is advisable during this period to bring some rain gear with some warmer clothes. In the period from April to November, it is good to pack a hat with a wide brim, sunscreen (at least SPF15) and a reliable insect repellent. A thin rain poncho is useful all year round.
The south of Vietnam is generally a lot warmer all year round, so warm clothing is not really necessary.
Get Up And Go Vietnam does everything to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we have no control over weather conditions. Our apologies for that!
What do I need to know?
During the period March to November it will good to pack your swimming gear, a towel, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (at least SPF15), a reliable insect repellent, toiletries, a camera and lots of batteries. Warm clothing for the cooler months of November to March is advised. How much luggage can I take? Your vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kgs in a backpack or soft over-night bag and include a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to camera, sunscreen, water etc. Inhibitions can be left in the luggage storage rooms at your hotel with your other unwanted baggage.
Get Up and Go Vietnam is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!