06:30 – 07:30
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – 08:30
Private car picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
08:30 – 11:30
Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay by private car. Travel time is around 2.5–3.5 hours depending on traffic.
11:30 – 12:00
Arrive at the cruise waiting lounge and complete check-in procedures.
12:00 – 12:30
Board the Halong Bay cruise and receive a short safety briefing.
12:30 – 13:30
Enjoy lunch on board while the cruise starts sailing through limestone islands.
14:30 – 16:00
Join cruise activities such as cave visiting, kayaking, bamboo boat ride or sightseeing, depending on the cruise program.
16:30 – 17:30
Relax on the sundeck and enjoy sunset time over Halong Bay.
18:00 – 19:00
Join onboard activities if available, such as cooking demonstration or happy hour.
19:00 – 20:30
Dinner on board. Indian meal support can be requested in advance, depending on cruise availability.
20:30 onwards
Free time to relax on the cruise.
Overnight on Halong Bay cruise.