Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Cruise Type: Traditional Wooden Junk
Destination: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Why You’ll Love This Cruise
Step aboard the charming Dragon’s Pearl Junk, a traditionally styled wooden boat designed for comfort and intimacy. While Halong Bay draws most of the crowds, Bai Tu Long Bay remains a hidden gem—quieter, cleaner, and just as spectacular. This 3-day cruise is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, crowd-free adventure among the majestic limestone karsts.
Whether you’re kayaking through hidden lagoons, dining in a secret cave, or watching the sunset from the sundeck, this cruise delivers unforgettable moments with every nautical mile.
Cruise Highlights
✅ Explore the unspoiled beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay, far from the tourist crowds
✅ Visit Vung Vieng Floating Village by bamboo boat
✅ Enjoy an exclusive beach BBQ or cave dinner (weather permitting)
✅ Kayak into hidden lagoons and around towering limestone islets
✅ Cruise aboard a charming traditional wooden junk
✅ Savor fresh, local seafood meals prepared onboard
✅ Ideal for couples, small groups, and photography lovers
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cap La Island
Pick-up from your Hanoi hotel and transfer to Hon Gai pier (shuttle or private car)
Embark on the Dragon’s Pearl Junk and enjoy a welcome drink
Begin cruising toward Bai Tu Long Bay
Delicious seafood lunch on board while admiring the bay’s limestone scenery
Visit Cap La Island for kayaking and swimming
Sunset cocktails followed by a gourmet dinner on board
Overnight in a cozy en-suite cabin on the junk
Day 2: Cap La – Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Beach BBQ or Cave Dining
Enjoy breakfast with morning views of the bay
Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by bamboo boat, guided by local villagers
Cruise to a private beach or hidden cave (depending on weather)
Special outdoor BBQ lunch or romantic cave dinner
Time for swimming, kayaking, or relaxing on the beach
Return to the boat for sunset drinks and leisure time
Overnight onboard
Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi
Morning Tai Chi (optional) and breakfast
Explore the magical Thien Canh Son Cave with its impressive stalactites
Early lunch/brunch while cruising back to the pier
Disembark at Hon Gai Pier and transfer back to Hanoi
Tour ends around 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Inclusions
2 nights accommodation in a deluxe cabin with A/C and en-suite
All meals on board (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
Welcome drink, tea, and bottled water
Sightseeing fees and activities (kayaking, cave visit, village tour)
English-speaking guide on board
Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Hon Gai Pier (shuttle or private on request)
Exclusions
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for guide and crew
Travel insurance
Visa arrangements (if any)
Good to Know
Best travel time: October to April (cool & dry)
Weather-dependent activities (especially beach BBQ or cave dinner)
This cruise is shared, but private options are available upon request
Vegetarian or special meals available with prior notice
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