While a 2-day cruise allows you to enjoy the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay, a 3-day, 2-night cruise will give you a more complete experience. An extra day means deeper exploration, more time to enjoy stunning sunsets, relaxing mornings, and more authentic connections with local culture. This is where adventure meets serenity – all wrapped up in the exceptional hospitality of Viet Sails.
11:30 AM | Check-in
The Viet Sails team welcomes you at the comfortable waiting lounge, handles luggage, and ensures you’re relaxed before boarding.
12:30 PM | Set Sail
Step aboard your traditional wooden junk, receive a refreshing welcome drink, and settle into your cabin. As the boat glides away from the harbor, watch Bai Tu Long’s limestone peaks emerge on the horizon.
1:30 PM | First Lunch Onboard
Enjoy seafood soup, bánh xèo (crispy Vietnamese crepes), BBQ oysters, grilled pork with noodles and herbs, stir-fried beef with celery, seasonal vegetables, steamed rice, and caramel flan for dessert. These are all dishes that are imbued with Vietnamese identity, and are dishes worth trying.
3:30 PM | Kayaking Cap La Island
Paddle between towering limestone cliffs, explore hidden grottoes, and kayak in crystal-clear turquoise water. Or simply relax on the sundeck; it’s your journey at your pace.
6:00 PM | Sunset Party & Cooking Class
Gather on the upper sundeck for fresh tropical fruits, lotus tea, and coffee as the sun paints the karsts gold. Learn to roll perfect nem cuốn (fresh spring rolls) or watch the chef demonstrate fruit carving.
7:00 PM | Dinner Under the Stars
It is time to enjoy your perfect dinner under the night. Candles flicker, soft music plays, and the bay is perfectly calm.
9:00 PM | Evening Activities
Join traditional squid fishing with the crew, enjoy beverages at the bar, or simply watch bioluminescent plankton sparkle in the ship’s wake.
6:45 AM | Continental Breakfast
Start your morning with a light European-style breakfast as the bay awakens around you.
8:30 AM | Transfer to Day Boat
Board a smaller vessel to explore areas the main cruise cannot reach.
9:30 AM | Thay Cave Discovery
Explore this hidden wonder with glittering stalactites and stalagmites. Kayak on the caves turquoise waters and around limestone formations outside.
11:30 AM | Lunch
Savor an unique set menu while towering karsts glide past your window: dining becomes part of the scenery.
1:00 PM | Vung Vieng Floating Village
Board traditional bamboo sampans rowed by locals. Glide between floating houses, hear stories about life on water, visit the pearl farm, and learn about cultivation techniques passed down through generations. This cultural immersion is often the highlight of the trip.
2:30-3:30 PM | Free Time
Kayak or simply float in a secluded, tranquil area far from tourist routes.
4:00 PM | Return to Main Cruise
Freshen up, then join the second sunset party with tea, fruits, and another culinary demonstration.
7:00 PM | Dinner
As the stars appear overhead, enjoy a culinary feast that fuses Asian and European cultures amid the timeless beauty of the bay.
8:30 PM | Evening at Leisure
Squid fishing, card games, deck conversations, or simply soaking in Bai Tu Long’s profound quiet.
6:45 AM | Final Breakfast
Savor your last Western buffet while watching fishing boats glide past one more time.
8:00 AM | Thien Canh Son Cave
Explore this cave famous for stunning stalactites and panoramic bay views. A short climb rewards you with breathtaking 360-degree vistas.
9:00 AM | Check-Out & Brunch
Pack your luggages while the crew prepares a traditional Vietnamese brunch before your disembarkation. Choose stewed fish, crispy fried fish in tamarind sauce, grilled chicken, or braised beef, plus fresh fruit for your last dessert.
11:45 AM | Disembarkation
The cruise docks back at the harbor. The crew bids farewell with genuine smiles. You’ll arrive back in Hanoi around 2:30 PM.
You leave the boat, but part of Bai Tu Long stays with you.
Just one more day can make a big difference. You get to visit an extra cave, enjoy an afternoon in Vung Vieng fishing village, watch the sunset turn the sky a golden yellow for another day, and have time to completely escape the stresses of everyday life. The pace is perfect: leisurely, natural, restorative.
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