2-Day Ha Long Bay Kayaking & Cruise from Hanoi: Lan Ha Bay

Kayak into limestone coves, cook Vietnamese spring rolls at sunset, sleep on the emerald water.

A 2-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide, featuring kayaking in the Tra Bau area, a cooking class with the ship's chef, and an overnight stay in a cabin with balcony. Hotel pickup from Hanoi is included. The return transfer is optional. Full board meals, welcome drinks, and activities like swimming and Tai Chi at sunrise are part of the package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Cruise from Tuan Chau to Lan Ha Bay

• Check in at Amour Cruise Lounge
• Board canoe to Amour Cruise
• Welcome drink and safety briefing
• Lunch onboard while cruising Ha Long Bay
• Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area
• Relax in panoramic Jacuzzi
• Sunset party with fruit, cake, and tea
• Cooking class for Vietnamese spring rolls
• Dinner with local seafood and Vietnamese cuisine
• Evening entertainment and overnight on cruise

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay exploration and return

• Morning Tai Chi class on sundeck
• Breakfast with panoramic view
• Visit Dark & Light Cave by bamboo boat
• Check out and settle bill
• Farewell buffet lunch onboard
• Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor
• Transfer by limousine bus to Hanoi (optional)

The experience

The cruise leaves Hanoi in the morning with hotel pickup and a scenic drive to Tuan Chau Marina. After boarding and a safety briefing, you'll have lunch on deck while the ship enters Ha Long Bay, then kayak or swim in the Tra Bau area. The limestone-studded cove where Kong: Skull Island was filmed. The afternoon brings a choice between the panoramic Jacuzzi on the 4th-floor prow or more time in the water. At sunset, you return for a gathering with fruit, cake and tea, then join the Executive Chef for a cooking class focused on rolling traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.

Dinner is a spread of local seafood and typical Vietnamese dishes, followed by evening entertainment: live music, squid fishing off the deck, or board games. You'll sleep in a cabin with a bathtub and private balcony overlooking Lan Ha Bay. The next morning starts with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck among the limestone peaks, then a light breakfast with views of the World Heritage site. A traditional bamboo boat, rowed by local people, takes you to Dark & Light Cave, where the limestone walls frame the water in two distinct shades. After a final buffet lunch aboard, you'll tender back to the harbor and board a limousine bus for the return to Hanoi if you've booked the transfer option.

The 2-day format fits the full arc of the bay without rushing: enough time to kayak, cook, and wake to the sunrise ritual, but short enough to leave from and return to Hanoi in a single trip. Water, meals, the guide, and all activities are included. You'll need to budget separately for drinks beyond the welcome beverage and any tips for the guide and crew.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Hanoi and the scenic drive to the marina.
• one night in a cabin with bathtub and balcony.
• all meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, and brunch).
• welcome drinks and refreshments during activities.
• kayaking or rowing boat access.
• a cooking class with the ship's Executive Chef.
• a Tai Chi session at sunrise.
• a traditional bamboo boat tour to Dark & Light Cave.
• swimming and Jacuzzi access.
• evening entertainment.
• travel insurance on board.
• and one bottle of water per person per day.

Options for this experience

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Guide in English11:30

Guide in English11:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “If you did not take the transfer with us, Kindly be ready at 11:30-11:45AM, at the meeting point. Late Arrival: Arrivals after scheduled check-in hours (12.00AM) are subject to a surcharge of USD 100 ~200.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by AMOUR CRUISE

Is this one for you?Book the version with transfer if you're arriving in Hanoi without a rental car or driver. The limousine return saves the logistics of getting back from the marina. Choose the option without transfer if you're renting a vehicle or prefer to stay longer in the Ha Long area after disembarkation.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's the Tra Bau area like for kayaking?

Tra Bau is a pristine limestone cove in Ha Long Bay where you paddle among the karst peaks. It's the same location used for filming Kong: Skull Island, and you can kayak or swim depending on the day's conditions and your preference.

Do I need any experience to kayak here?

No. The kayaking is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the ship provides the equipment. The guide will brief you on safety and technique before you set out.

What happens on the second morning?

Day two starts with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck at sunrise, surrounded by the limestone peaks. After a light breakfast with panoramic views, you'll board a traditional bamboo boat to visit Dark & Light Cave, where local rowers guide you through the water.

Is the return to Hanoi included?

The scenic drive to the marina is included with hotel pickup on day one. The return transfer by limousine bus to Hanoi on day two is optional. You can book it at checkout or arrange your own transport from Tuan Chau Harbor.

What meals are provided?

All meals are full board: lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two. The menu features local seafood and Vietnamese cuisine with vegetarian options. Welcome drinks are included. Other beverages are not.

Can I book this if I'm traveling alone?

Yes, but single cabins carry a supplement of 80 USD per night, charged separately. Cabins also have options for separate beds if you're traveling with children. Those carry an additional surcharge.