3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals
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Is 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals worth booking?
3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals is a 72-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $280 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 353 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (353)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $280 per person
Embark on a premium 3-day journey through the legendary waters of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. This curated itinerary balances high-end luxury with authentic cultural immersion. Whether you are paddling
What you get
About this experience
Embark on a premium 3-day journey through the legendary waters of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay. This curated itinerary balances high-end luxury with authentic cultural immersion. Whether you are paddling through emerald lagoons in a kayak, cycling through the lush greenery of Viet Hai Village, or exploring the stalactites of the bay’s most magnificent caves, every moment is designed for discovery. On-board, enjoy world-class service and a fusion of Vietnamese and Western cuisine, including fresh local seafood and dedicated vegetarian menus. From sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck to sunset parties and night squid fishing, this is more than a cruise—it’s a deep dive into the soul of the Gulf of Tonkin.
What's included
Included
- Welcome drink upon boarding
- English-speaking guide on board
- Cycling in Viet Hai Village (Lan Ha Bay option)
- Tai Chi session and cooking demonstration
- Kayaking and bamboo boat excursions
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees for caves and islands
- 2 nights in a 5-Star Private Balcony Cabin
- Complimentary birthday/anniversary cabin setup (on request)
- Night squid fishing equipment
- Private bathroom with bathtub/shower ocean view
Not included
- All beverages (soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water)
- Transfer Hanoi/Ninh Binh - Halong or return
- Additional surcharge on New Year, Christmas and national holidays
- Tips & Personal expenses
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Time check-in cruise: 11:30AM - 11:50AM at the Port. Please contact us to get more details about the port for check-in cruise.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Time check-in cruise: 11:30AM - 11:50AM at the Port. Please contact us to get more details about the port for check-in cruise.
Options you can book
BAI TU LONG (DELUXE CRUISE)
DELUXE OCEAN PRIVATE CABIN: Deluxe Window Ocean View Cabin with A/C full furniture and amenities. Private Bathroom (shower). Free tea & coffee, water. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, discovery Cong Do, Cap La Area Kayaking, Sunbathing, Swimming, Cooking DEMO Class, Squid fishing. INCLUDED: English Guide, Tickets, Sunset Party, ROMANTIC DINNER on cruise sundeck (depending weather), Taichi in morning. SET MENU MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinner (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room. LESS TOURIST AREA: Visit Thien Canh Son cave, wild and great beach. Kayaking, Swimming, Islets, Rocks, Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village TRANSFER (on request): Pick-up & Drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter/Ninh Binh depend on your request with extra fee.
LAN HA BAY 5-STAR & BALCONY
PRIVATE BALCONY OCEAN VIEW: Private balcony A/C cabin ocean view with full furniture and amenities. Free Tea & Coffee, bottle water. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Islets, Kayaking, Squid Fishing, Swimming, Sunset Party, Dark & Bright Cave, Cooking Class, Taichi, Biking Viet Hai Village. ACTIVITIES ONBOARD: Cooking DEMO class, Taichi class, Squid fishing, Happy Hour, swimming, kayaking, cycling Viet Hai. Duration: 3 days: INCLUDED: English Guide, Tickets, Meals, Sunbathing, Swimming, Cooking DEMO Class, Squid fishing, Kayaking. MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinner (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room. LIMOUSINE TRANSFER on request: Pick up & Drop around Hanoi Old Quarter depend on your request and extra fee.
HALONG 5-STAR CRUISE & BALCONY
PRIVATE BALCONY OCEAN CABIN: 5-Star Cruise - Full luxury furniture and amenities. Private Bathroom (Bathtub/Shower), tea & coffee, water bottle FREE. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Visit Sung Sot Cave, TiTop Island, Kayaking/Bamboo Boat Luon Cave, Me Cung Cave, Squid Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming. INCLUDED: English Guide, Tickets, Happy Hour, Meals, Cruise, All activities, Taichi in morning. Duration: 3 days: 3 Day Ha Long Bay - Stay on Luxury 5-Star Cruise with private balcony and discovery all Ha Long Bay destinations. SET MENU MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room, tea & coffee FREE. ACTIVITIES ON CRUISE: Squid fishing, Happy Hour, cooking DEMO class, Taichi in morning, swimming on the beach, Hike-up Titop Peak. TRANSFER LIMOUSINE on request: Pick-up & Drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter/Ninh Binh depend on your request with extra fee. Starting point: Cat Ba National Park, Cat Hai, Hai Phong 05418, Vietnam
BAI TU LONG 5-STAR & BALCONY
PRIVATE OCEAN CABIN & BALCONY: A/C with full furniture and amenities. Private Balcony & Bathroom (Shower). Free tea, coffee, 2 water bottles. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, Kayaking Cong Do, Cap La Area (Summer: Apr - Oct), Vung Vieng Floating Village (Winter: Nov-Mar). INCLUDED: English Guide, Tickets, Meals, Sunbathing, Swimming, Cooking DEMO Class, Squid fishing, Kayaking. Duration: 3 days: 3-Day Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay: Escape the crowds on a less touristy route and enjoy more activities: kayak, Swim... SET MENU MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room. LESS TOURISTIC AREA: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave - wild and great beach. Kayaking, Swimming, Islets, Rocks, Me Cung Cave and Tung Sau Pearl Farm. LIMOUSINE TRANSFER: Pick-up & Drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter/Ninh Binh depend on your request with extra fee.
HA LONG LUXURY 6-STAR BALCONY
PRIVATE BALCONY OCEAN VIEW: A/C with luxury furniture and amenities. Romantic Balcony Bay View. Private Bathroom. FREE tea, coffee, bottle water. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Sung Sot Cave, TiTop Island, Sunset Party, Cooking Class, Squid Fishing, Kayaking, Trinh Nu Cave, Swimming, Tai Chi session. INCLUDED: English Guide, Tickets, Meals, Sunbathing, Swimming, Cooking DEMO Class, Squid fishing, Kayaking, Cycle Viet Hai Village Duration: 3 days: Swimming @Three Peach Beach (Ba Trai Dao), visit Pearl Farm, kayaking at Luon Cave. Available: Swimming Pool, Gym, Mini-Golf. MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinner (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room. LIMOUSINE TRANSFER (on request: Pick-up & Drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter/Ninh Binh depend on your request with extra fee. Starting point: Cat Ba National Park, Cat Hai, Hai Phong 05418, Vietnam
LAN HA LUXURY 6-STAR & BALCONY
LUX PRIVATE BALCONY & BATHTUB: A/C with luxury furniture and amenities. Romantic Balcony Bay View and bath-tub ocean view. FREE tea, coffee, bottle water. LOCAL INTERESTING ACTIVITIES: Swim Bai Trai Dao Beach, Cycling Viet Hai Village, Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming, Dark & Bright Cave, Cooking Class, Taichi. ACTIVITIES ONBOARD: Cooking DEMO class, Taichi class, Squid fishing, Sunset Party, Viet Hai Village cycling, Swimming, kayaking, Hike up, Cave. MEALS & WELCOME DRINK: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinner (Available Vegetarian). Welcome drink, 2 Mineral Water Bottles in room. TRANSFER (on request): Pick-up & Drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter/Ninh Binh by Limousine bus depend on your request with extra fee.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Indochina Today Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- FOC 1 child under 4 years old, share cabin with parents. Only 1 child is allowed share cabin with parents. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- 80%/Adult rate for child 5 - 9 years old. Child above 10 years old is same Adult.
- Itineraries are subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
- Cruise check-in: 12:00–12:30 | Check-out: 09:00–09:30 (early check-out required for room cleaning and guest preparation).
- Vegetarian meals available – please inform us when booking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 353 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
353 verified traveler reviews for 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Stunning scenery and cuisine
We found the cruise to be a great experience for our first visit to Halong Bay. The geology and waterways are stunning. The food on board our boat Victory Star was exceptional. Our your guides and the staff were exemplary. We felt the two nights were needed to see a bit more of the bay away from the hot spots which are very crowded.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your trip and that our team could make your journey a memorable one. Your support means a great deal to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam again in the future! Best regards, Indochina Today Travel Rosie – Customer Service WhatsApp: +84 888 002 409
via Tripadvisor
Enjoying a cruise in Vietnamese
Hi. We had a great time on the cruise. We enjoyed the day trips off the boat, which I would advise everyone to go on. The food was good, albeit the breakfast was limited. The cabin was large, spotless and had a lovely bath, although the mattress was very hard. The best part of our trip was our host Ruby, she really made our trip! She was friendly, helpful, always available to assist, and very professional. I would say she was 10 /10.
Response from the operator: Warmest Greeting Our Value Customer, I sincerely appreciate your warm and beautiful remarks. We are so happy to know that the service did meet your expectation. My sincere appreciation goes out to you on behalf of my entire staff. I hope we will soon get the opportunity to serve you once more and welcome you back into our family I want to thank you one more for your unwavering support and wish you an incredible future With love, from Indochina Today Travel Rosie (whatsapp +84 888 002 409) Customer Service
via Tripadvisor
Research your exact boat!
If the boat was as the photos my review would be better! Unfortunately we chose the trip on images and reviews. I have to say the boat we were on was not featured in the images. My recommendation for anyone booking, ask which boat you will be on do you can research that exact one. What i can say is the crew were AMAZING! We had a great time and were so well loved after. THANK YOU to the crew of Lotus 👌
Response from the operator: We have a variety of different boats to serve our guests, so there may occasionally be slight variations. However, all services and quality standards remain the same across our fleet. In any case, we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service in the future. Warmest regards, Indochina Today Travel Rosie (WhatsApp +84 888 002 409) – Customer Service
via Tripadvisor
It was a great way to...
It was a great way to spend 2 nights and 3 days. The rooms are a little dated and not as big as they look in the photos. The staff were great! They did everything they could to make your stay an enjoyable one.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. Rooms are arranged based on the cruise’s layout, so we hope for your understanding. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warmest regards, Indochina Today Travel Rosie (WhatsApp +84 888 002 409) – Customer Service
via Viator
2 day Halong bay
Very enjoyable trip. Impeccably organised from start to finish. Well worth doing 2 nights as the 2nd day is conducted in a much quieter part of the bay. Can't fault the victory star, staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional. The visits on the first day were very busy, lots of tourists and this will ruin the place unless restrictions are put into place. Amazing to wake up and open the curtains to a spectacular view.
Response from the operator: We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback. It is our pleasure to know that you were satisfied with our service. On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your trust and support. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes, Indochina Today Travel Rosie (WhatsApp +84 888 002 409) – Customer Service
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $280 to $835
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 124
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals cost?
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Prices start at $280 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 353 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals?
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Around 124 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ha Long Bay can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Day 2-Night Luxury Ha Long Bay Cruise, Balcony, Kayak, Meals start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ha Long Bay within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ha Long Bay?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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