Renea Cruises Small Boat in Bai Tu Long and Halong Bay
Description
Embark on a journey like no other with your unique Halong Bay cruise experience, designed to blend cultural immersion, natural beauty, and luxury. Here’s what makes your tour stand out: Authentic Vietnamese and Indochina Style.Your cruise showcases exquisite Indochina-inspired design and traditional Vietnamese decor, offering a truly immersive cultural experience. Hidden Gem Experience: Bai Tu Long Bay is as stunning as Halong Bay, but with fewer crowds and a more pristine environment. Enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of this less-explored destination, where the landscapes are as dramatic and captivating as ever. Personalized Service: We pride ourselves on offering personalized service that caters to your needs. Cultural Enrichment: Gain deeper insights into Vietnamese culture through engaging activities and local interactions Natural Beauty: Bai Tu Long Bay is celebrated for its untouched landscapes and stunning natural scenery.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point or your requested location in Hanoi using a modern, comfortable bus with spacious seats or a luxury limousine bus. Please be ready in the lobby at the scheduled time to ensure a smooth pickup.
We will travel on the highway connecting Hanoi to Halong, which is one of the most beautiful and modern highways in Vietnam. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, during which you will pass notable landmarks such as Vinh Tuy Bridge, Vinhome Ocean Park, Dinh Vu Bridge, and Haiphong Port. We will also have a short break of about 15-20 minutes during the trip.
Enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a brief safety orientation and an overview of the activities on board. Afterward, we will check you into your cabin. Savor a delectable Vietnamese set menu while we continue your leisurely cruise deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay.
Arrive at the kayaking area, Cap La Island. Here, you can enjoy kayaking through stunning karst formations, swimming, and relaxing amidst breathtaking natural scenery. 17:30: Return to the boat and join your Sunset Party as we sail to the overnight anchorage. 19:00: Indulge in a sumptuous set dinner on board. 20:30: Spend your evening at leisure—challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games, gather with family or friends for a board game, try your luck with squid fishing, or simply unwind and enjoy the tranquil night on the bay.
Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or take in the stunning morning views of the bay while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. 07:00: Breakfast will be served with a Western-style menu to fuel you up and prepare you for another day of exploration
Thien Canh Son Cave, located on Bai Tu Long Bay, is renowned for its breathtaking and relatively untouched beauty. The cave, whose name translates to "Heavenly Landscape Cave," features an impressive array of stalactites and stalagmites that have formed intricate shapes over thousands of years. Explore the secluded Thien Canh Son Cave and relax on the pristine white sandy beach of Hon Co Island.
Upon returning to the boat, you will have approximately 30 minutes to freshen up and complete your packing. 10:00: Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration where you'll learn to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish, such as Nem Cuon (spring rolls), guided by techniques previously shared by renowned chef Gordon Ramsay. Alternatively, test your skills with a fruit and vegetable carving challenge.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch aboard the boat. 11:40: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.
Your shuttle bus or limousine will transport you back to Hanoi. 15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Your trip concludes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup Locations: From Hanoi: Complimentary pickup is available from major hotels and designated locations in Hanoi. Please provide your hotel details at least 48 hours in advance. From Halong City: Pickup is available from various locations in Halong Port upon request. Please notify us of your location at least 24 hours before departure. Pickup Time: From Hanoi: Pickup times will be confirmed 24 hours prior to departure. Expect pickup to occur in the morning, with exact times based on your location. (Around Hanoi Old Quarter) From Halong Port: Pickup times will be arranged based on your location and the cruise departure schedule. Contact Information: For any questions or to arrange pickup details, contact our support team! What to Bring: A printed or digital copy of your booking confirmation and valid identification. Meeting Point: Pickup Location: Please meet at the designated pickup point at the Halong Bay harbor, clearly marked with the Renea Cruise logo. Pickup Time: Transfers will begin 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid delays. Contact Information: For any questions or changes, contact our support team! What to Bring: A printed or digital copy of your booking confirmation and valid identification.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Surcharge for Lunar New Year is 40 USD/person
- Surcharge for solo travelers is 75 USD for 2D1N trip
- Surcharge for Gala Dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec is 38 USD/person
- Surcharge for Transportation from and to Hanoi is 35USD/person (2 ways)
Reviews(1,675)
This was an awesome one night tour. Our guide, Vic, was wonderful — winsome, interesting, and showed us really cool stuff. The schedule was spot on as advertised! The views were gorgeous.
Vic was an amazing tour guide!! He was very knowledgeable about the area, funny, and helpful. We had a great time on this cruise
Amazing experience. Nguyen was a fantastic guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend this small group tour to anyone. The personal attention makes it a memorable trip.
Really very, very good experience I recommend it was excellent we were in places not too touristy so with not many people which maximized our experience?
Superb, whether it be the tour, the food, or even the joy of living of the entire crew, especially Duc!!
Very nice trip where everything was very well arranged from check-in, boarding, food, service and excursions in the bay. The place where Renea goes it is significantly less touristy (and more beautiful to us) than where the masses go. In addition, our guide Vic made sure that everything went smoothly for which our compliments. He was on top of it and made every effort to make sure it ran smoothly and nothing was left to chance.
An amazing experience with plentiful food and activities. Our guide Tony was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Lovely experience in Bai Tu Long Bay. Duc was our guide and he made the entire cruises fabulous! The rooms are old and could use a bit of work and - bathrooms need work but all in all delicious food and a lovely experience with a great itinerary. the only thing we did not like was being taken to the stop on the long drive where you have to get out the bus and shop in the shop for half an hour.They follow you around, try and push you to buy and most of the food, sweets etc are expired. Not Renea's fault but brings down the whole experience.
Great 2D/1N cruise on Lan Ha Bay with Renea Cruises. Our guide, VIC, is great! The activities were very nice but the atmosphere was calm. That is what we were looking for. This bay is less touristy than Ha Long Bay and just as magnificent, with fewer crowds. A small downside for the areas of the bay that look like a dump, but the agency is not responsible for that! Suitable for a 4-year-old child.
We had Vic as a guide for the trip; he is very good and speaks very understandable English. I highly recommend the trip as well as the guide!!
