Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
8.00: Take a scenic three hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle bus (optional).
12.30: Upon arrival at the harbor of Tuan Chau island, embark Hai Long boat and enjoy a welcome drink.
13.15: Set-lunch is served aboard while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing the Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao (Apple Tree), Con Vit (Duck) Islets and Gia Luan of Cat Ba Island
15.30: Visit the Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Then enjoy swimming on Titop or Soi Sim beach.
18.00: Cruise to the overnight anchorage near Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served onboard.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or join squid fishing program (weather permitting). Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
7.30: Continental breakfast is served on board.
8.30: Transfer to day-trip boat passing by fishing village (Van Gia or Vung Vieng). Continue cruising to Ho Ba Ham area.
10.00: Swim or kayak with a guide at Ho Ba Ham Lake.
12.00: Lunch is served.
13.30: Continue to discover Ho Ba Ham Lake.
16.30: Cruise to Dong Tien Lake or Trong Cave. Transfer back to overnight Hai Long junk.
19.00: Set-menu dinner is served on board.
21.00: Retire to your cabin or jig for squid. Overnight aboard Hai Long boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (BR)
7.00: Continental breakfast is served on board. The boat weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay to Luon cave, passing beautiful spots like Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Con Rua (Tortoise) Islets, etc.
7.45: Transfer to a rowing boat to explore Luon Cave.
8.30: Return to Hai Long boat and then cruises leisurely back to harbor passing Ngon Tay (Fingers), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang, Con Cho Da (Stone Dog) Islets.
9.30: Brunch is served on board.
11.30: Check out then disembark at the harbor of Tuan Chau Island. End the trip.
(B: breakfast, BR: brunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)