Heritage Cruise

09:15: Await pick-up from your hotel lobby in central Hanoi. The bus will collect you here and take you across the expressway to Tuan Chau Maria

12:15: After checking in at the waiting lounge, you will be welcomed on board by the staff, who will give you the key to your luxury cabin.

12:40: The Heritage Cruise sets sail along its quiet route through the bay as the cruise manager offers a welcome for all of our guests. Lunch will follow this in the dining room as passengers drink in views of the pristine Gia Luan Lagoon.

15:00: We will arrive in the area of Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach Island), which has placid waters perfect for swimming and kayaking. We take time here to relax in the shimmering beauty throughout the late afternoon.

17:30: The perfect atmosphere continues when we re-board the Heritage Cruise. Watch the stunning sunset as the cruise hosts activities such as afternoon tea and wine tasting. There will also be a Vietnamese cooking class led by the chef before dinner.

19:30: Take a seat in the restaurant for the first of your delicious meals on board. This will be a mix of various local dishes served in front of the bay’s gorgeous backdrop.

21:30: The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you wish. You can relax on the sundeck or in your cabin, or maybe opt for social drinks at the bar. Movies will be shown in the restaurant while the tender boat will host passengers who want to try some squid fishing.

06:00: Rise early to try some Vovinam, the Vietnamese version of tai chi, on the sundeck. A light breakfast follows this in the restaurant below as we set sail once more.

08:30: Climb into the sampan boat and relax as local rows us through the Dark and Bright Caves. Marvel at the limestone stalactites above before we arrive at an enclosed lake behind, where we can keep a lookout for Lan Ha's most famous resident – the golden-haired langur.

09:30: Rejoin Heritage Cruise for the final time and make the most of your time on board.

10:00: A filling brunch will be served in the dining room as you continue your morning relaxation.

11:35: We reach Tuan Chau Marina and wave goodbye to the crew. Wait in the lounge for the bus to collect you and begin the drive back to Hanoi, where we will arrive in the mid-afternoon.

We trust that you enjoyed Halong Bay 2 day 1 night with Heritage Cruise. Thank you for joining us and we wish you well for your travels throughout Vietnam!

09:15: The bus will pull up to your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. We will take the drive to Ha Long after this where we will end at Tuan Chau Harbour.

12:15: The magnificent sight of the Heritage Cruise will be awaiting us at the harbour. We board the boat and enjoy a welcome drink before the cruise briefing and a wonderful lunch.

12:40: We spend the first half of the afternoon sailing through the beautiful maze of Lan Ha Bay, where limestone mountains are reflected in the quiet, emerald water. Admire the silence from the top deck or your cabin's private balcony.

15:00: We arrive at the area of Three Peach Island and take a dip into the magical scenery around us. Relax, kayak or swim as we soak up Lan Ha's remarkable and unique atmosphere.

17:30: Board the Heritage Cruise again and spend your final daylight hours gazing at the sunset as it dips below the mountains. During this time, we will be hosting a tea ceremony, wine tasting and a professional-led cooking class.

19:30: Taste the delicacies of Halong and Vietnam during tonight’s dinner service, offering a fantastic window into local cuisine.

21:30: The evening is now yours to relax as you wish. Maybe you would like to join us for a movie screening in the restaurant, or perhaps spend some well deserved time at the spa.

06:15: Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.

8:30: Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.

13:30: Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village, and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swim and kayaking in Tra Bau area.

15:30: Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color.

17:30: Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class

19:30: Enjoy a fine dining experience in the main restaurant

21:30: Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are

open late.

Overnight onboard

06:00: Take to the deck once more for another Vovinam session amidst the growing morning sunlight. Take in a light breakfast downstairs as we set sail on the final day.

08:30: We arrive at the Dark and Bright Caves and take a sampan boat ride through the corridor of water. The lake that emerges at the back is enclosed by limestone cliffs housing tropical casuarina pines.

10:00: Head back to the Heritage Cruise and soak up more of the gorgeous atmosphere on board. Brunch will be served in the late morning in order to fill us up for the drive back to Hanoi.

11:35: We reach Tuan Chau Harbour and step off the cruise for the final time. The bus will pick us up at the waiting lounge and take us back to Hanoi via the expressway. End of Halong Bay 2-Night Cruise with Halong Bay Luxury Heritage Cruise.

It was an honor to serve you on board the Heritage Cruise. We hope that you will consider sailing with us around Lan Ha Bay in the future!