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Tour Overview
Discovery the Halong Royal Palace Cruise 3 days 2 night will have the most memorable moments of your life. A water painting of clouds and clouds that nature bestows on Ha Long Bay will make anyone who visits Halong bay 3 days 2-night compliment the praise of a wonder of the world. Recognized by UNESCO, Halong Bay is one of the 10 most beautiful bays in the world that created from more than 2000 limestone islands with many beautiful shapes on the blue sea. Enjoy the beautiful natural beauty on the high-quality luxury Halong Royal Palace Cruise 3 * + that will make the journey to visit Ha Long Bay have the best moments. Exciting activities like kayaking, visiting caves with beautiful natural stalactites blended with sprawling colors, night squid fishing, bathing or enjoying seafood. All will create a vacation, a memorable journey in your life when joint in the on Halong Royal Palace Cruise 3 days 2-night tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Halong Bay (L, D) - Scenic cruise, Hiking, Swimming, Kayakin
- 11:45-12.00 - Meeting at TuanChau harbour. Check in Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew.
- 12:30 – You will board your Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew.
- 13:00 – Check – in cabin and enjoy speacially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerging from emrald water. Sailing with Roylal Palace Cruise in very tranquil route, expolling the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you
- 14.30: Kayaking in Ha Long Bay Pearl Farm
- 15:45 – Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
- 17h-17:15 : Back to the boat from the Titop island to have shower and refreshing up
- 17:30– Join the sunset moment on the sundesk in a warm and romantic armosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music
- 19:00 – Enjoy special dinner cooked by our professional chef
- 20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Day 2: Halong Bay (B, L, D) (We use a small boat to explore the bay and come back to the Royal Palace in the evening)
- 05:45-06:00 – Morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.
- 06:30 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, and fruits.
- 7:15-7:45 Pack up for daylycruise as dry clothes , phone, cash,…for about 8 hours outside . All the rest of things can leave in the room
- 8:00_ 8:45 Pick up , welcome on boat , briefing activities by local guide.
- 9:00-10:00 going to sight seeing and pass to face’sstone , trinh nu’s cave , roster’s cave and going to cat ba’s islet
- 10:15-11:15 kayaking at Dark and bright’s cave at Cat Ba’s Islet .
- 11:15 Finish kayaking and going to three peach’s beach area .
- 12:00 Enjoy lunch at dayboat and served by crew team .
- 13:00 Free swimming at three peach’s beach area at lan hạ’s bay
- 13:45 Finish swimming
- 14: 00 On the way coming back , you can see the Frog Stone , turtle islet, visiting Me cung Cave .
- 14:45 Enjoy afternoon tea with fresh fruit ( make payment for drink if you get some drink at dayboat ) .
- 15: 00 Back to your big boat and finish our day trip .
- After back to the boat of a long day outside with fully activities . You can choose to have a rest on boat or joining with new costumes to the titop beach again .
- End of day 2
- 17:30 – Join the sunset moment on the sundesk in a warm and romantic armosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music
- 19:00 – Enjoy special dinner cooked by our professional chef
- 20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
- Note : please tell guest to bring sun cream , sun hat , swimming suite and towels . and all drinks are not included at dayboat , please bring money or credit card to make payment for drinks , chips . thank you .
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L) - Surprising Cave, Scenic cruise, Cooking class
- 05:45-06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfectly healthy way to start a new day.
- 06:30 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
- 07:15 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
- 09:00 – Back to Royal Palace Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
- 10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise
- 10:30 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
- 11:40 – Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour.
Pricing & Inclusives
| Option | Details | Price ($/person) |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Lowest floor with big sea view window | 222 USD |
| Ocean View | Upper floor with private balcony | 232 USD |
| Royal Suite | Suite cabin with balcony and big tarrace | 252 USD |
Inclusive services:
- Welcome drink on board
- Complimentary Water in Cabinthe
- Accommodation on board: Safe ensuite cabin with A/C, and hot water.
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Diner)
- Kayaking Safe & Clean,
- Cooking Class Demonstration
- Happy Hours, Tai Chi lesson
- Entrance fees.
- English-speaking guide.
- Kayaking
Exclusive services:
- Transfer to and from Halong Bay a big coach (optional). If it is included: free pickup will be offered at your hotel which is located in Hanoi's old quarters (8.00-8.45) or at Hanoi Opera House at 8.45. If you are in Halong, please be ready at Tuan Chau harbor, gate 26 before 11:45.
- Beverages
- Airfare, VISA arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and other personal services.
- Any fee for emergency case
Children policies:
- A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.
- A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, and the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on the adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on the adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates, sharing a bed with parents.
100% adult ticket will be charged for 2nd child
Notes:
- Tour guide: We use the local guides on the boat and the bungalow in Catba, so you may find there are some guides on the trip, not only one.
- If you take 2 nights cruise: You will not have to check out on day 2 but transfer today's cruise (smaller boat) to visit another part of Halong Bay on Day 2 (morning to afternoon) and come back on the main cruise in the afternoon
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), please choose of the below options: 1- Staying at the hotel (first night in Halong Bay - 4* standard) - Tour cost is not changed. (hotel expenses will be covered by the organizing company). 2- Back to Hanoi on the first day - Tour cost is charged as one of Halong Bay's one-day trips.
- In case guests require a shuttle bus, please note that pick-up time will be around 7.45 am to 8.30 am. After 8.30 am, guests are advised to arrange their car to Halong Bay
- Our boarding time is between 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm at NO.26 TUAN CHAU PORT, TUAN CHAU ISLAND. After 12:45 pm, guests are considered as No-shows and pay a 100% penalty tour charge
- Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood menu... Guests should advise of vegetarian or allergic foods at least one (1) day before the cruise date. Alternity foods will be prepared
- Surcharge 10usd/pax if the travel date is during the Lunar New Year period.
- Boat/Bungalow air-conditioner turn on at 7:00 pm-7:00 am.
Note & F.A.Q
Booking directly with us is really recomended :
+ Direct online customer care (You can contact us from 8:00 to 21:00 everyday).
+ No admendment fee for changing before 3 days
+ Easy credit card accepted payment without additional fee.
+ We are the owner and the operator, no middle cost.
+ Best price guarantee.
+ Discount for early or last minute bookings.
+ Direct online customer care (You can contact us from 8:00 to 21:00 everyday).
+ No admendment fee for changing before 3 days
+ Easy credit card accepted payment without additional fee.
+ We are the owner and the operator, no middle cost.
+ Best price guarantee.
+ Discount for early or last minute bookings.
No, they are not of our company. They are just our sale agents or other companies. We have no responsibility of these. The price may be higher or cheaper because they are not updated or they are trying to draw your attention.
If you book directly with us, the round trip transport from Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi is included by big coach (35 seaters). If you don't, please email and check with us. Extra cost for small and better bus is available.
We arrange shuttle bus (29 or 35 seaters) to pick up visitor from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area (in Hanoi) or 1st district (in HCM city) . Pick up time is vary for each tour, every morning. The operator will inform you exact time. You are recommended to have breakfast check out and be ready at hotel’s lobby.
Pick up request at Hanoi Airport is not available, it can be handled by private car only, and shuttle bus could not pick up or drop off you there.
Pick up request at Hanoi train station (Sapa arrival) is not available, as you arrive early at 5:00 am from Sapa while our shuttle bus- pick up time at 7:45am. You can choose to get back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or go to No. 9 Hang Huong (our office), you can leave luggage there and wait until 7:45am
If you are not in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, pick up point at Hanoi Opera House at 8:30am
For Halong bay overnight trip : In case of bad weather and the boat is not allowed to go offshore
+ If you know and stay in Hanoi, cancel the trip : Full refund will be provided.
+ If we can not forcast about the weather we went to Halong bay and the boat is not allowed to overnight: The refund will be full payment minus US$ 20/person for lunch and transportation. If the boat can go around the bay for the day trip boat (about 3-4 hours) in Halong bay, it will be full payment minus US$ 48/person for lunch and transportation, boat trip, entrance tickets, tour guide. Kindly check Weather and Cruise Cancellation Policy
+ If you decide to stay in Halong Bay and overnight at the hotel you will get no refund. In that case we will arrange all the accomodation and meals for you (in case service available)
Halong Bay cruise operation is managed and regulated by Halong Bay Management Board. They decide the cruise operation allowance every day for both overnight and day cruise.
+ In the event of bad weather conditions, HALONG BAY MANAGEMENT BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE FINAL DECISION OF CRUISE CANCELLATION.
+ THE FINAL DECISION OF CRUISE CANCELLATION IS MADE TILL 3:00 PM on the day of bad weather. Local authority also reserves the right to cancel trip at any time for highest safety level of passengers
+ Reasons for cruise cancellation are usually known as: tropical storms (in summer), foggy weather, tropical monsoon, cyclone, strong wind… (in winter).
+ Cruise cancellation is more often in Halong Bay those days and BEING MORE UNPREDICTABLE in accordance with weather conditions during the year.
+ In the event of cruise cancellation, we will inform guest/ travel agents as soon as possible for detail of cancellation risk, possible situation and alternative options to help you plan your trip. Kindly check Weather and Cruise Cancellation Policy
Yes, please email your details information, and hotel address in Hanoi to confirm at least one day in advance.
1.Private car
- One way: USD 80
- Return: USD 150
2.Big shuttle bus
- One way: USD 10 per person
- Return: USD 15 per person
3. Shared minibus
- One way: USD 15 per person
- Return: USD 25 per person
Note: Private car's price could be increased in Holidays (Lunar New Year, Eve New Year, Liberty Day (Apr 30), Labor Day (May 1), the Independence Day (Sep 2). Please contact in advance to check if you travel on high peak.
Bus will not pass by Noi bai airport so that can not drop you off there. Bus will arrive in Hanoi Center around 4:45pm - 5:00pm - 5:30pm or later due to traffic jam...
- If your flight takes off in Noi Bai Airport around: 5:00pm-6:30pm, you should book private taxi from Tuan Chau port right after the trip. you will get airport in time (around 3:00pm-3:30pm). It cost US$80/way
- If your flight takes off in Noi Bai Airport around 6:30-8:00pm, you can use our bus then get off at the Junction of Halong - Hanoi (named:Nga Ba Bac Ninh) around 4:00pm, then take taxi from there to Noi Bai (takes 45-60minites) and cost from US$25/way
- If your flight take off in Noi Bai after 7:00pm (domestic flight) or 8:00pm (international flight), you can have enough time to take taxi from Hanoi Center to Noi Bai Airport (take 60minites and cost from US$18/way)
What to bring: Sun block, Camera + Film, Insect repellent (not neccessary), Original Passport, A wide brimmed hat, Swimming costume, Sun glasses
You should bring with you the necessary ones as there is not much space on shuttle bus. Because we will drop you at the same hotel after Halong Bay trip so you can leave your big suitcase at the hotel. If you need to go directly to Airport or train station you can bring your entire luggage.
At least 2.5-3h for transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay or vise versa on the first and the last day. The traffic and how the people conduct their vehicles in narrow but crowded road may make you uncomfortable. But you should not worry as our experience and proffestional driver. Also you should consider to upgrade to the mini bus services for more comfortable.
So when you book a package for 2 days or 3 days, please be informed that this included 5-6 hours for the round trip bus transfer, not the whole 2 or 3 days in Halong Bay.
Free a bottle water on each way bus. Complimentary 2 bottle water each cabin. Drinks/Bevarages on boat is higher in the mainland, normarlly from US$ 1.5/ soft drink. But 2 times of Happy hours, buy 3 get 1, will make you happier. Customer's beverages or food should not bring to the boat. Service charged will be applied
We serve Vietnamese/European and sea food meals. Vegeterian or allergic food should be informed as soon as possible, the latest in the morning of start day. we will arrange alternated foods for you
We use the local tour guide, he/she speaks well English. Chinese speaking tour guide or other languages is available at your request, extra cost may be added.
Your positive reviews is highly appreciated. We need you to support us by putting it in the any online website/forums
If you are on the tour, please meet our manager in the boat or talk with our tour guide directly. We will change and correct the unused services. Also, please mail to us, we will do the reply within hour. If it is our fault, you will get partially refund. We always listen to you and strive to improve the service for customer satisfaction. or email to [email protected] if you have any comments for our service
Halong bay has a humid tropical climate. There are however four seasons in the North. Winter lasts from December to March; temperatures can drop down to 12°C-17°C. Summer is from May until September, mostly sunny but rain showers are frequent as the humidity is higher. Spring and Autumn are nicely warm, October to early December being the best time to visit the area.
Travellers to Vietnam and Halong Bay should be aware that the weather is rather unpredictable and can vary greatly even within one single day. However, there is charm and enchantment whether rain or shine: overcast weather and fog make the scenery more mystical and dramatic, bright sun accentuates the various shades of grey of the seascape, etc
We need to stop over for 30 minutes in between Hanoi & Halong Bay (vice-versa) for bathroom breaks and for our drivers to have some time to rest as they work the whole day, everyday.
Tour guide : We use the local guides in the boat/the bungalow in Catba/or day cruise if you staying 2 nights on board, so you may find there are some guides in the trip, not only one.
You will not have to check out on day 2 but transfer to day cruise (smaller boat) to visit another part of Halong Bay on Day 2 (morning to afternoon) and come back the main cruise in the afternoon
We use the exchange rate of the biggest bank in Vietnam, Vietcombank. The exchange rate from USD to VND is based on the selling rate. This is updated hourly. For your reference : https://portal.vietcombank.com.vn/en-Us/Personal/TG/Pages/exchange-rate.aspx?devicechannel=default
Normally the taxi for pickup to meeting point and ending of the trip are not included. Be carefull when taking any taxi in Vietnam, you may get scammed. Please use the online app like GRAB, XANH Taxi ( 1900 2088) or reputed taxi company : MaiLInh (HAN - 02438333333 )... To avoid scam, you should take a taxi photo with its plate number and driver face in case of bad exprience.
Please check at : https://vietnamopentour.com.vn/pages/booking-guide/#cancel
