2 Days 1 Night
Luon Cave · Titop Island · Sung Sot Cave. The most popular choice for a first visit to Halong Bay.
3 Days 2 Nights
An extra day exploring Lan Ha Bay: Trinh Nu Cave, Three Peaches beach and the pearl farm. Relaxed and family-friendly.
Hermes Cruise
2 Days 1 Night Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (final pick-up point: Hanoi Opera House), transfer to Tuan Chau wharf via the new highway |
| 09:30 | Refreshment stop at Thanh Mien, Hai Duong (~25 minutes) |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor |
| 12:00 | Board Hermes Cruises and check in to your cabin |
| 12:30 | Buffet lunch while cruising into Halong Bay |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Visit Luon Cave – kayaking or bamboo boat |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Titop Island: climb to the peak for a panoramic view, or swim |
| 16:30 | Return to the cruise |
| 17:15 | Sunset party with fruits and snacks at the Sky Bar (Happy Hour: buy 2 get 1 free; massage available) |
| 18:00 | Cooking class: traditional Vietnamese spring rolls |
| 19:20 | European set-menu dinner |
| 21:00 | Squid fishing and free time on board |
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Brunch)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:15 | Tai Chi on the sundeck |
| 06:30 – 07:20 | Light breakfast at the restaurant |
| 07:30 | Visit Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave – about 120 steps up and 200 steps down |
| 08:45 | Return to the cruise |
| 09:30 | Check-out; leave luggage in front of your cabin door |
| 09:40 – 10:30 | Brunch buffet while cruising back to Tuan Chau; drinks settled after brunch |
| 10:30 | Disembark at Tuan Chau wharf |
| 11:20 | Shuttle bus back to Hanoi. End of trip |
Hermes Cruise
3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
Same as Day 1 of the 2-day, 1-night itinerary.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:15 | Tai Chi on the sundeck |
| 07:00 | Light breakfast |
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Day boat pick-up and briefing by local guide |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Visit Trinh Nu Cave |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Kayaking or bamboo boat at Trinh Nu Cave |
| 11:15 | Head to Three Peaches (Ba Trai Dao) beach area |
| 12:00 | Lunch on the day boat |
| 13:00 | Free swimming at Three Peaches beach, Lan Ha Bay |
| 14:00 | See Frog Stone and the old pearl farm; visit the Pearl Farm or Me Cung Cave |
| 14:45 | Afternoon tea with fresh fruit |
| 15:00 | Return to Hermes Cruises |
| 17:15 | Sunset party at the Sky Bar |
| 18:00 | Spring roll cooking class |
| 19:20 | Asian–European set-menu dinner |
| 21:00 | Squid fishing and free time on board |
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Brunch)
Same as Day 2 of the 2-day, 1-night itinerary.
What’s included
Included
- Welcome drinks and 1 bottle of water on the bus
- Private cabin on Hermes Cruises
- Meals: 1 buffet lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch (3D2N includes the extra day’s meals)
- 2 bottles of mineral water in your cabin
- Kayaking
- Halong Bay permits, entrance and sightseeing fees
- On-board insurance
Excluded
- Hanoi – Halong transfers (luxury limousine available)
- Massage treatments (book in advance)
- Beverages ordered at meals and the sunset party
- Personal expenses
Itineraries may change depending on weather and conditions. Hermes Premium Cruise has its own itineraries – please contact us for details.
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