Huong Hai Junks

07.45 - 08.15: Collecting you in your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we drive you 3.5 hours across the Red River Delta to the Vinashin Tourist Harbour.

11.30: Upon reaching the harbour, our tour guide will welcome you aboard and give you your free welcome drink.

13.00: Tuck into a beautiful lunch as Bai Tu Long Bay’s iconic limestone spires jut vertically out of the water.

15.00: Our first stop will be to Thien Canh Son Cave and its fantastic rock formations bathed in colourful light. Next, we head to Hon Co Island, which provides us with much opportunity for relaxing on the beach 

17.00: Check out the sunset on the cruise over to Cong Do Area, one of the most tranquil spots to anchor for the night in Bai Tu Long Bay. Take the opportunity to kayak around the lengthening shadows cast by the sunset behind the limestone spires.

18.00: A fruit-carving display by our chef will spark your imagination. Have a go at turning various fruits into flowers after watching the master at work.

19.00: Sit down for a lovely dinner in our sparkling dining room.

21.00: Soak up the peaceful atmosphere of Bai Tu Long Bay in the evening time. We have board games, card games and squid fishing for your entertainment tonight. The bar is also open but, of course, you can retire to your room to relax if you would prefer.

6.30 - 07.15: Watch the pink dawn climb up the forested mountains of Bai Tu Long Bay from the sundeck. We have a Tai Chi session here in the morning, followed by a light breakfast served below.

7.30 - 08.30: See how the locals live their very unique lives at Vung Vieng Fishing Village, a colourful commune of floating houses on bamboo rafts.

8.45: The Huong Hai Junk begins its cruise back to the mainland, passing many limestone islands on the way, giving you time to get your last snapshots. A final brunch will be served in the dining room.

11.00: The wonderful staff will wave you off the Huong Hai Junk and onto the harbour, where you will board your shuttle bus service back to Hanoi. 

Our sincerest thanks for joining 2 day 1 night cruise with Huong Hai Junks for our tour of Bai Tu Long Bay. We hope to have the privilege of serving you again soon.

07.30 - 08.10: We will take you from Hanoi to Halong Bay via our shuttle van along the Red River Delta.

11.30: After your arrival at the Vinashin Tourist Harbour, your new cruise guide and captain will give a short overview of the tour as you enjoy a welcome drink in the lobby.

13.00: After check-in, a delectable lunch will be served in the restaurant as the first of Halong Bay’s islands glide past the windows. 

15.00: Thien Canh Son Cave will be our first excursion in the afternoon. We will have the opportunity for relaxing on the white sandy beach that shares the island of Hon Co.

16.00: We will begin our cruise to the beautifully tranquil Cong Do area, where we will be sleeping tonight. The brilliant sunset over Bai Tu Long Bay casts red shadows on the surrounding islets and beaches as we kayak in the steady waters, or just relax on the sundeck on the Huong Hai Junk. 

18.00: Before dinner, there will be a fruit-carving demonstration by our chef, who will show you how to turn an apple into an elaborate flower before you have a go yourself.

19.00: Dinner is served as the night rolls in across Bai Tu Long Bay.

21.00: Our after-dinner activities include squid fishing, board games or a night at the bar. Alternatively, you can relax anywhere on the ship and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the bay. 

6.30: You can begin your day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, a great way to refresh the mind and body before the day’s activities.

7.00: Breakfast in the restaurant will be served as you have a chance to see the various karst pillars of Bai Tu Long Bay slip past the window.

8.00: We will transfer onto the more nimble day boat for the second day’s excursions.

10.00 – 12.00: The Cong Dam Geological Park is known for its lagoons, islets and wild beaches, and this will be our first stop today. We will take our leisurely time kayaking around its beautiful waters.

12.30: Lunch will be waiting for us back on the day boat, after which we will begin cruising to Thay Cave, one of the more mysterious Halong Bay caves. 

14.00: Arriving at Thay Cave, we have the opportunity to explore and kayak around the sea located very near to its entrance. 

16.30: We re-board the Huong Hai Junk and relax in our cabin or on the sundeck before dinner.

18.00: Another demonstration by our chef will be followed by a delicious lunch in the romantically lit restaurant. 

21.00: Take your final evening in Bai Tu Long Bay at your own pace, maybe with a book, one of our selections of movies or a spot of squid fishing with the crew.

6.30: Today is your last chance for Tai Chi upstairs; make sure you don’t miss Bai Tu Long Bay bathed in its new morning light. 

7.00: A light breakfast of hot beverages and biscuits will be served downstairs.

7.30: We will climb into a bamboo boat and a local will row us to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, where will we learn of the locals’ extraordinary way of life on the surface of Halong Bay.

8.45: Return to the Huong Hai Junk to check out of your cabin and to have your final filling brunch on the cruise back to the mainland.

11.15: Wave goodbye to the friendly crew as you disembark the Huong Hai Junk and board the shuttle bus back to Hanoi at around 15.30 where your Bai Tu Long 3 days, 2 night tour will draw to a close. 

Huong Hai Junks would like to thank you for joining us for this overnight cruise to Halong Bay and neighbouring Bai Tu Long Bay. We sincerely hope to see you again in the future!