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2-day Cruise on Garden Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay
2 days
Cruise
Authentic

Overview

The Garden Bay junks are among the few boats allowed to sail and anchor in Bai Tu Long Bay, north of Ha Long Bay.

We offer cabins on four boats with 10, 12, 13, and 14 cabins each. All boats have the same four-star standard, allowing you to enjoy the bay away from tourist crowds while enjoying excellent comfort.

All cabins offer stunning open views of the bay and come with a private bathroom. They are spacious and ideal for couples or small families (for example, a couple with one child).

This wonderful cruise includes an overnight stay on the boat. An English-speaking guide will be on board to share insights about local life in the bay and lead activities such as kayaking, cycling, and cooking classes.

Practical Information

Duration
2 days
Start / End
Hanoi
Guide Language
English
Regions Visited
Baie de Bai Tu Long
Best Time To Go
All year
Ideal For
Couples / Friends / Families / Seniors
Difficulty Level
Easy
Accommodation
Junk boat

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Itinerary

Day 1
HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - CAP LA ISLAND - CONG DO (L, D)

07:30 – 08:30 – Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Sunworld International Port (if you use our shuttle service).

12:15 – Arrival at Sunworld International Port. A short time to relax before boarding one of the Tonkin Cruise Junk boats.

12:30 – Transfer to the Tonkin Cruise Junk by shuttle (5–10 minutes).

12:45 – Warm welcome with a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in to your cabin.

13:00 – Delicious Vietnamese lunch as the boat sails gently toward the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay, near the Cap La area.

15:30 – Kayaking to explore the breathtaking natural landscapes of islands and limestone islets, swimming, sunbathing, and relaxation.

17:30 – Sunset party on the upper deck while the boat sails toward the Cong Do area to anchor for the night (Happy Hour from 17:30 to 19:30).

18:30 – Participate in a cooking class: learn traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

19:30 – Sumptuous barbecue dinner on the upper deck (not available before October).

21:00 – Free time to relax on the upper deck or try squid fishing (board games also available).

Included in the day: Bus transfer, entry tickets to the bay, English-speaking guide, crew service, lunch and dinner, kayak rental, overnight on board, 2 bottles of water in the cabin.

Day 2
CONG DO - VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – HANOÏ\I (B, L)

06:30 – Early morning wake-up for a Tai Chi session.
07:00 – Light Western-style breakfast while the boat sails toward the most beautiful fishing village in Halong Bay.
07:30 – Transfer by shuttle to the Vung Vieng fishing village.
08:00 – Rowing boat tour (with a local fisherman as the rower) to explore Vung Vieng fishing village and learn more about local fishing life.
09:00 – Return to the main boat to sail back to the port via a different route.
09:30 – Check-out.
10:00 – Lunch on board (fusion style).
11:00 – Disembark at Sunworld Port for the return trip to Hanoi.
15:30 – Arrival at your hotel in Hanoi (if using our shuttle).

Included in the day: English-speaking guide, crew services, breakfast and lunch, visit to the fishing village, return transport.

FAQ

Yes, an English-speaking tour guide is onboard.

 

Everything is included except:

  • Drinks (other than bottled or carafe water in your cabin)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the crew

Yes, tipping is customary in Vietnam and depends on your level of satisfaction.

If you have a private guide, the expected tip is usually higher.

Not at all. Today, all cruise operators adapt to guests’ dietary preferences.

Just let us know in advance.

By default, transport is shared.

If you choose a cruise in Lan Ha Bay, you will take a Daiichi bus to Beo Pier, then a ferry or speedboat to Cat Ba Island.

For Halong Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay cruises, transportation is provided by the cruise company’s bus.

If you prefer, you can book a private car (7 or 16 seats).

 

Yes, it’s possible to go to Tam Coc (Ninh Binh) after a cruise in Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay.

This is usually arranged with Daiichi transport.

Note: from Cat Ba Island, the journey is quite long – allow more than 5 hours by road.

 

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