08:00, leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with its 3,000 islands of towering limestone dotting the bay and Gulf of Tonkin. 

Arrive at noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight on Halong Bay.

 ***Distances and journey time:  

     Hanoi to Halong Bay (160km): 3hrs30mins

Optional: Hanoi – Halong by seaplane

Depart the hotel for a 40-minute transfer to Noi Bai Airport then embark on a join-in seaplane at 09:00 (10:00 in winter). Enjoy a 60-minute scenic flight to Halong Bay from 150 meters high for a unique and full of excitement experience while taking in breathtaking sights as the plane hovers above abundant islets.

Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities on board a cruise.

Remarks:

• Seaplane (12-seater Cessna Caravan)

• Seaplane service may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. In this case, a Limousine Deluxe car will be an option. Hai Au Aviation allows 7 kilo luggage for each person. Therefore, clients should bring their precious & necessary belongings along with them on board. Our tour guide will not escort you on board.

• One or two way join-in seaplane or two way private charter to and from Seaplane Hanoi and Halong  (flight schedule set by airlines) are available.

Early in the morning and depending on the season, you will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the aquamarine waters of the bay. Breakfast is served on board (brunch on some boats) while the cruise will tour around the bay until you disembark at the end of the morning.

 Then transfer back to Hanoi.

Our services include:

• Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room

• Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

• English or French speaking guide (for other languages and a national guide supplements apply)

• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle 

• Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Our services do not include:

• Other meals than mentioned

• Other services than mentioned

• International and domestic Flights

• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature

• Tips, Travel insurance

Notes: 

• We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.