You want to admire the spectacular view of Halong Bay but don’t like it being too crowded? No problem. Because Bai Tu Long Bay will be the perfect choice to replace Ha Long Bay thanks to the spectacular and pristine natural scenery, and less crowded.
When visiting Bai Tu Long Bay, you can choose a variety of tours from different shipping lines, including a day tour, 2 days 1 night tour and 3 days 2 nights tour. The tour schedule will depend on the size, the tour of the ship and the exploitation of the suppliers. In this article, Smile Travel Co., Ltd will introduce to you some interesting Bai Tu Long Bay tours that you can consider in the upcoming trip.
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1. Bai Tu Long Bay Day Tour
Bai Tu Long Bay tours on the day often last from 4 to 12 hours or more. This, along with lunch and dinner, may vary depending on the tour schedule of each cruise.
1.1 The sea fishing trip on 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours (From 9.45 am to 5.45 pm)
Start: Halong or Hanoi
Style of Tour: Private tour
Itinerary:
- 6:30 am: Tour guide and driver will welcome you from the hotel in Hanoi and move about 3 hours 15 minutes to Cai Rong port.
- 9.45 am: Arrive at the port, you produce a passport and original visa to register. After that, you board the traditional sailing boat to explore the majestic Bai Tu Long Bay. On the way, you can see beautiful rock blocks and many oyster farms.
- 10.45 am: Stop in a floating village, where you will take a motorboat with a local fisherman and learn how to fish with a net.
- 1.30 pm: Have a late lunch with seafood menu (with options for vegetarians and Muslim visitors)
- 2.30 pm: High speed boat to fishing point by fishing with a rod and reel.
- 4.30 pm: The boat returned to Cai Rong port.
- 5.45 pm: Tourists get off the boat and get in the car to return to Hanoi. Ending the Bai Tu Long Bay tour.

1.2 Private day tour from Hanoi
Duration: 12 hours (6.30am to 6.30pm)
Start: Halong or Hanoi
Style of Tour: Private tour
Itinerary:
- 6.30 am: Tour guide and driver will welcome you from the hotel in Hanoi and move about 3 hours 15 minutes to Cai Rong port.
- 10.15 am: Show passport and complete checking procedures. You will board a traditional sailing to explore the majestic Bai Tu Long Bay, go through beautiful limestone mountains dating back 500 million years ago, and local oyster farms.
- 11.45 am: Kayaking to get closer to the beautiful stone blocks, floating houses and oyster farms in a super peaceful area. You can also jump into the boat and swim in clear water.
Note: If you do not like swimming or kayaking, you can sit behind the motorbike to go around and explore the local island.
- 1.15 pm: Back to the boat to have lunch with a seafood menu while admiring the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay on the deck.
Note: We provide vegetarian food and Halal food.
- 2.30 pm: Visitors get off the train and hike to see Dong Trong cave, the largest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay. After that, you continue to walk to the top of the island to see the panoramic view of the Bay and Cai Rong port.
- 3.30 pm: The boat returns to Cai Rong port. Tourists get in the car and return to Hanoi.
- 6.30 pm: Coming to Hanoi, the car is returned to the meeting place, ending the Bai Tu Long Bay day tour.
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2. La Regina Classic 2D1N Tour
Duration: 2 days 1 night
Start: Hanoi Old Quarter or Tuan Chau or Halong International Cruise Port
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
- 8.00 – 8.30 am: La Regina Classic Cruise’s shuttle will welcome you at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (not required)
- 11.30 am: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay, Ha Long and express check-in before boarding.
- 12.15 pm: Enjoy a welcome drink from the crew while listening to the summary of the safety and journey of the yacht to Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 1.15 pm: Start your holiday with a delicious lunch at a restaurant on the yacht.
- 3.30 pm: Visit Thien Canh Son cave on the top of the mountain, which contains a long history of geological values and natural beauty. (You should bring sports shoes to climb and camera.)
- 5.30 pm: Watch the beautiful sunset on the bay and join “Happy time”.
- 6.00 pm: Join the cooking class on the deck to learn how to make crispy fried spring rolls, one of the unique dishes of Vietnamese cuisine.
- 7.30 pm: Enjoy dinner on the deck or restaurant.
- 9.00 pm: Freedom to relax on the train or participate in the night squid fishing in the reception area.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi
- 6.30 am: Start the new day with Taichi exercises on the deck.
- 7.00 am: Enjoy breakfast in the dining room.
- 7.45 am: Visiting Vung Vieng fishing village, one of the largest floating villages in Halong Bay, to learn about the lives of fishermen and participate in the spokes or kayaking.
- 9.00 am: Return to the main boat to relax and check out procedures at the front desk.
- 9.45 am: Enjoy lunch is served at the restaurant while the boat returns to the harbor.
- 11.00 am: Arriving at the harbor, tourists get off the train to board the car to Hanoi, ending the Bai Tu Long Bay tour 2 days and 1 night.

3. Bai Tu Long Bay 3D2N Tour Of Grand Pioneers Cruise
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Start: Hanoi Old Quarter or Tuan Chau or Halong International Cruise Port
Itinerary of The Legacy Journey 3D2N:
Day 1: The legacy journey begins
- 11.30 – 11.45 am: Visitors are present at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port to check-in at Grand Pioneers Lounge.
- 12.15 pm: Tourists board the cruise and start the Legacy Journey on the cruise. You will enjoy the welcome drinks and the spectacular beauty of the central area of Ha Long Bay when the ship passes through Ga Choi rock, Rong rock, Dinh Huong rock,…
- 1.00 pm: Enjoy lunch at Dining by the Bay restaurant.
- 2.00 pm: Relax and experience luxury activities and services on the cruise.
- 3.30 pm: Discover Thien Canh Son cave, ancient and unique caves at Bai Tu Long Bay, and participate in kayaking and relax on the beach.
- 5.30 pm: Cruise to sleep in Cap La area, where the most beautiful sunset and the most panoramic view of the bay. Visitors will attend an unforgettable sunset on the sunbathing deck.
- 7.00 pm: Enjoy a delicate dinner at Dining by the Bay restaurant.
- 8.00 pm: Freedom to relax and enjoy services and entertainment activities on the yacht.
Day 2: Discovering Region 4 of Ha Long Bay
- 7.30 am: Visitors enjoy breakfast at Dining by the Bay restaurant while the yacht starts the journey to the most beautiful places of Zone 4.
- 9.30 am: Visit Xuong Rong Island, the iconic marker symbolizing the final boundary of the Heritage Gulf.
- 10.00 am: Discover the final islands at the sea gateway of Ha Long Bay and stop at the Da Xep natural park, the outdoor geological museum dates over 320 million years.
- 12.30 pm: Enjoy lunch at Dining by the Bay restaurant.
- 2.30 pm: Visiting Vung Vieng fishing village and the seafood farming area.
- 4.00 pm: Visit places such as Tien Ong cave, fortress and stone beach, the boundary symbol between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
- 7.00 pm: Enjoy the Legacy Gala Dinner and immerse yourself in the party atmosphere.
- 9.00 pm: Enjoy the clear blue water and the beautiful white sand at Ba Trai Dao beach.

Day 3: Explore Region 2 – The central area of the bay
- 6.30 am: Immerse yourself in the sunrise and enjoy breakfast at Dining by the Bay restaurant.
- 7.30 am: Choosing one of the two activities is to visit Sung Sung Cave – the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, or swim and admire the panoramic view of the Bay from Titop Island.
- 9.00 am: Visitors return to the yacht to check out.
- 9.30 am: Enjoy lunch buffet at Dining by the Bay restaurant.
- 11.30 am: The cruise returns to Tuan Chau international port, ending the Bai Tu Long Bay tour.
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Above are the samples of Bai Tu Long Bay tours, helping you to imagine the route and itinerary of Bai Tu Long Bay. As mentioned, each yacht will have its own schedule with different destinations, bringing diverse choices and can meet the needs of many tourists. Besides, depending on the weather conditions and policies of each yacht, the points can be changed according to the request of guests that charter a cruise. For more information and find out the schedule of other yachts, please contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd directly!
Collected and written: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)
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