2 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay
Watch limestone islands change colour in the evening light, dine with the bay outside your window and wake up surrounded by water. This Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi gives you two days and one night to enjoy Vietnam’s famous seascape, with a comfortable cabin and time for both discovery and relaxation.
Choose the boat and cabin that suit your holiday, from good value comfort to a more spacious luxury stay. Couples can make room for a special celebration; families can choose suitable rooms and a gentler activity pace. Vietpower Travel connects your cruise, transfers and onward plans into one easy trip.
Duration and route: 2 days and 1 night, Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and back to Hanoi. One night is spent on the cruise.
Road journey: typically about 2.5–3 hours each way via the expressway, with extra time for hotel pickups, rest stops and traffic.
Cruise style: your own cabin on a shared vessel, with scheduled excursions. Ask for private road transfers or a private charter if your group wants more independence.
Classic route: a sample programme with Titov Island, Luon Cave and Sung Sot Cave. The selected cruise determines the actual stops and their order.
Budget: the website currently shows a starting reference of US$120 per person, alongside US$145. Your dates, cruise, cabin, party size and transfers determine the final quote.
Send us your arrival and departure details, hotel location and number of adults and children. We will place the cruise where it works best in your holiday. Coming from Ninh Binh? Ask about travelling directly to the harbour. Flying onwards after the cruise? We can check an airport transfer and a suitable evening flight, helping you avoid an unnecessary hotel change.
Send your dates and flight details to Vietpower Travel or email our travel team.
Walk among the limestone formations of Sung Sot Cave, paddle through Luon Cave’s sheltered lagoon or enjoy the view from a bamboo boat. At Titov Island, choose the beach or climb the steps for a panorama of the bay. Let us know which experiences matter most so we can select the right cruise route.
Back on board, settle onto the sundeck as the light softens, join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers. Later, try squid fishing with the crew or take a quiet moment under the night sky. A morning Tai Chi session offers a refreshing start before breakfast and the final excursion.
Want a balcony, a bathtub with a view, connecting family rooms or a more generous suite? Tell us what would make your stay special. We will match the available cabins to your wishes and budget.
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Since 2009, Vietpower Travel has helped thousands of travellers from around the world explore Vietnam and Indochina. We understand that planning a holiday far from home means placing your trust in the people arranging it.
Vietpower Travel holds International Tour Operator Licence 01-711/2015/TCDL-GPLHQT under Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, giving you the reassurance of an established, licensed local travel company.
We take the time to understand your interests, travel style and budget, drawing on our local knowledge to recommend suitable hotels, restaurants, cruises and experiences. Our long-standing relationships with local partners help us arrange dependable services at fair prices.
Staying in close contact with these partners keeps our recommendations current as services change and new experiences become available. Throughout your holiday, our team coordinates your itinerary and provides support when you need it.
Before you book, your quotation clearly explains what is included, any shared arrangements and items priced separately, so you know what to expect.
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Your named cruise, cabin and occupancy; the route and activities; pickup and return arrangements; meals and entrance fees; children’s rates; any supplements; payment terms; and the weather cancellation arrangements. Kayaking or bamboo boat charges, drinks, spa treatments and cabin upgrades are identified in your quote. Sailing and outdoor activities follow the operator’s programme, weather and harbour permissions. The starting price is a guide to budgeting, and your confirmed quotation is the price for your trip.
Yes. An overnight cruise gives you dinner on the bay and a morning on the water as well as the daytime excursions. Choose 3 days and 2 nights if you want another day of cruising and more time away from the harbour.
Yes. Tell Vietpower Travel the comfort and room features you prefer. We will suggest available boats and cabins with a quote for your dates. A balcony or suite is a cabin choice, rather than a feature of every starting price.
The sample package includes return shared transfers between Hanoi and the cruise harbour. Ask about private transfers, a Ninh Binh pickup or an airport drop off when planning your trip.
Yes. Share children’s ages, room needs and any mobility concerns. We can choose suitable cabins and help you balance excursions with time on board. Cave paths and island viewpoints involve steps; families can choose an easier pace.
The sample plan includes lunch and dinner on Day 1, then breakfast and brunch on Day 2. Some operators serve an early lunch instead of brunch. The meal plan for your named cruise is written in your final programme.
Vietpower Travel helps you rearrange your plans when the port authority or operator suspends sailing. The applicable cancellation, rescheduling and refund terms are provided before payment; they depend on the booking and the services already used.
Explore more Ha Long trips, allow an extra night on the bay, or combine your cruise with Hanoi and Ninh Binh. We will arrange the route around your holiday rather than sending you back to the city between every stop.
Explore Ha Long Bay over 3 days and 2 nights
Ready to plan? Send your travel dates, group size, children’s ages and preferred cabin comfort. Use the enquiry form on this page or message Vietpower Travel for a personalised cruise quote.
Request your personalised Ha Long Bay cruise quote or email our travel team.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay | Transfer to the harbour, board the cruise, enjoy the selected bay excursions and overnight on board | L, D | |
| Day 2 | Ha Long Bay, Hanoi | Morning cruise activities, cave excursion on the selected route, breakfast and brunch, disembark and return transfer | B, Br |
After breakfast at your Hanoi hotel, meet your driver for the expressway journey to the cruise harbour. The road journey typically takes about 2.5–3 hours, with additional time for shared pickups and a rest stop. Breakfast at your Hanoi hotel is outside this cruise package.
Board your selected boat around midday, meet the crew and settle into your cabin. Lunch is served as the vessel heads into the bay. Spend the afternoon enjoying the excursions on your confirmed route. On a classic Ha Long itinerary, you can explore Titov Island and Luon Cave, choosing a viewpoint walk, time beside the beach, kayaking or a bamboo boat excursion.
Return to the sundeck for the evening light and join the boat’s cooking demonstration. Enjoy dinner, then try squid fishing or relax on board. Overnight in your cabin on Ha Long Bay.
Wake up to the bay outside your window. Join the morning Tai Chi session or enjoy an easy start on deck before breakfast. On the classic sample route, visit Sung Sot Cave and follow the walking paths among its striking formations.
Return to the boat for brunch as it heads towards the harbour. Settle any personal charges and disembark in the late morning or around noon according to your selected cruise’s schedule. Some cruises serve an early lunch rather than brunch.
Meet your return driver and travel to Hanoi. The standard package finishes at the confirmed drop off point; an additional Hanoi hotel night is not included. If you are flying onwards, ask us to quote a direct airport transfer and check your flight time before booking. We can also arrange an onward route that connects with the rest of your Vietnam holiday.
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Your cabin is private; the boat and scheduled excursions are normally shared with other guests. Choose the cruise by its route, cabin space, food and atmosphere. For a couple, a balcony can make evening time more special. Families can ask about connecting rooms and child policies; travellers with limited mobility should tell us about stairs and boarding needs before choosing a boat.
September to November is often cooler with clearer skies, while April and May typically bring sunshine and a pleasant breeze. December to March can be cool and misty, creating a different mood on the water. June to August is warmer, with a greater risk of rain and storms. Tell us whether swimming, views or school holiday dates matter most, and we will help you plan around them.
Bring your original passport, walking shoes, sun protection and suitable layers. Add swimwear if swimming is part of your chosen programme. Let us know about food allergies and dietary preferences in advance so we can confirm arrangements with the cruise. Wi Fi and mobile reception can be limited on the water.
For a longer northern Vietnam trip, travelling directly from Ninh Binh to the cruise harbour can reduce backtracking. An evening flight after disembarkation may also avoid another hotel check in and check out in Hanoi. We check the harbour, transfer time, airline check in and a suitable buffer for your actual flight before confirming this option.
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