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2D1N Bai Tu Long Bay 4* Boutique Cruise
By Renea Cruise
4.7
Choose this if...
You want to explore a more unconventional, less-touristy area of Bai Tu Long Bay and in boutique cruise.
Overview
2 days 1 night
Group trip (29 travellers per group)
Enjoy the less frequented route of Bai Tu Long Bay, take in the beautiful views all while enjoying Renea's boutique wooden vessel with classical and traditional designs.
Trip Highlights
Visit Floating Villages
Explore Caves
Kayak
Visit Cat Ba Island
Learn Tai Chi
Seek Sophie’s Promise
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Your travel supports local businesses
Every $1 you spend offsets 1lb carbon
What's included
From
US$ 132.25
per person
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English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and onboard
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Entrance and Sightseeing fees
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All meals onboard (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
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Cooking demonstration
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Sunset party
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Kayaking
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Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
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2 bottles of mineral water in the cabin
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Daily fresh fruit in cabin
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Round Trip shuttle bus transfer via highway
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Service charge, Insurance on board
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Round Trip Luxury Limousine Transfer via highway - USD 30 per person
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Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec: 30 USD/person
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24th Jan to 26 Jan: 20 USD/person
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Visa Arrangements
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Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
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All other services not mentioned in Inclusions
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Accommodation
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Transport
Pick-up
07:45AM
Guests Accommodation in Hanoi old quarter
Drop-off
04:00PM
Guests Accommodation in Hanoi old quarter
Availability
Trips available daily
Mar 05
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Bookings should be made at least 7 days in advance.
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Itinerary
Please note that this is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change
depending on weather conditions.
Day 1: HON GAI PIER – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND
Today you will kayak in Cap La Island and get engaged in various games on board or simply enjoy the quiet on the bay.
- 07:45 to 08:30: Pick up from Hanoi old quarter, a quick stop to rest in the middle of the way.
- 12.30: Meet up in the office at Hon Gai Pier, Transfer by tender to the cruise.
- 12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink. Spend a couple of minutes on the briefing about safety on boat and activities.
- 13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 15.00: Arrive in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
- 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy the Sunset party while the cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage.
- 19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
- 20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gather your group/family for a board games; try your luck with squid fishing or simply enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
- Overnight onboard
Day 2: BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR
Today you will explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and learn a delicious Vietnamese dish
Accommodation: Renea cruise - Deluxe cabin - Double/twin/triple
- 06.00: Start the day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape.
- 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style.
- 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
- 09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
- 10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) makes – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetables carving.
- 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
- 12.00: Back to the harbour and disembark in Hon Gai pier.
- 12.30: Back to Hanoi.
- 16:00 to 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi
Meet your guide
Renea Cruise
4.7
(35 reviews)
Renea Cruises is a traditional wooden vessel with 11 cabins which are designed following the time-honoured fishing boat style of Halong Bay with a comfortable stay and crew team on board who are fully trained by the standard of InterContinental and Crown Plaza. ‘Enthusiastic people’ – ‘Attention to detail’ and ‘building long-lasting relationships’ are three catchphrases that describe the team. They always focus on sharing benefits with the locals to protect the environment and to improve the lives of the sea-based community.
2 years experience
Fluent English
Community-Based
Litter-Free
What others are saying
4.7
out of 35 helpful reviews
Wooli2019
08 Jan 2020
on TripAdvisor
This cruise was amazing! Besides having incredible views of Halong Bay and super tasty food, what really made this tour for me was our tour guide Hoa! Hoa spoke English exceptionally well and was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam & Halong Bay. I learned a ton from talking to her on this tour and I really appreciated the time she took to teach me things about her culture. It was the highlight of my trip to Vietnam. The activities that were included in the tour were also a lot of fun (kayaking, checking out caves etc). The rest of the crew/staff were also very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking to visit Vietnam.
ECHEKI, Spain
07 Jan 2020
on TripAdvisor
A lovely two days tour. Good food really nice boat and excellent service! Highly recomendable. Our room was comfortable clean and with stunning views to the bay.
Top service from Nam who explained and guided us with profesionalism and good sense of humor. We definitely will recommend this cruise to our friends!!
FerialKrichene, Tunisia
04 Jan 2020
on TripAdvisor
Tim was our great guide on the cruise, he is funny while giving so many useful information. Very professional he was taking care of every single customer. The boat wa nice, you can enjoy the quiet, the nice views, do fishing, kayaking, cooking classes, visiting the caves and if the weather is good swiming. The bus was a limousine very comfortable. Loved the cruise. Thanks to Tim for making it great !
P7105SYanthonys
04 Jan 2020
on TripAdvisor
Tim is the best ! The crew was perfect. The cabin is good. Thanks a lots. Highly recommended this boat
ed I, Singapore
04 Jan 2020
on TripAdvisor
Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful natural landscape in Hanoi and would recommend to go with Renea cruise for an overnight cruise experience. The room is clean and comfortable, food and service was excellent. Our guide for the trip was Hua (flower), and she is had been really helpful and amiable throughout the journey. It is also interesting to get to meet new friends from all over the world onboard the cruise. They also planned activities (kayaking, Taiji, making of spring-rolls throughout the stay to keep you entertained!
Renea Cruise Policies
Child Pricing
Infants (age 0 - 2) will not be charged.
Children (age 3 - 11) will pay a discounted price
Please click on the
booking form
to see child prices
Strict Cancellation Policy
As Renea Cruise pays for your trip’s logistics in advance,
you can only cancel for free within 24 hours of your booking,
provided that this is at least 2 weeks before your trip starts.
Change of Date
You may also change your trip date once up to 3 days before your trip starts.
Any date change are subject to availability.
Other Things to Know
Packing list for the trip
Backup batteries and charger
Binoculars
Camera
Cash (for purchasing drinks during happy hour, buying souvenirs or tips)
Change of clothes
Electrical adapter
Flipflops
Hat (it gets sunny!)
Hiking shoes
Insect repellent
Light jacket/sweater (for the evenings)
Passport (required for registration on the boat)
Shorts & T-shirts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Swimsuit
Toiletries
Umbrella and/or light rain jacket