Cycad – Bai Tu Long Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights (3D2N)

Hanoi ➝ Bai Tu Long Bay | Caves, Kayaks & Indochine Sunsets

You slip out of Hanoi just as the city wakes, trading scooters and street coffee for rice fields, sea air, and the soft glow of Bai Tu Long Bay on the horizon.
✨ What You’ll Experience
Your day begins in Hanoi, where a comfortable shuttle or limousine (if booked) carries you towards Halong and the busy waterfront of Sunworld International Harbor. A short tender ride delivers you to Cycad Cruise, your Indochine-style floating home for this Bai Tu Long Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights. As you enjoy a generous buffet lunch, the ship glides away from the main Halong Bay routes into quieter corners of Bai Tu Long Bay, where peaks spread out and other boats thin from view. In the afternoon, you hike to Thien Canh Son Cave, then kayak and swim among limestone islets near Cong Do, feeling the cool jade water around you. The evening unfolds with sunset on the sundeck, canapés, lobster-focused fine dining, and a traditional Vietnamese mini music show before you fall asleep in your balcony cabin to the gentle rhythm of the bay.
🕒 Your Day at a Glance
🚐 08:00 – 08:30 — Leave Hanoi in a shared shuttle or limousine, watching the city fade into patchwork rice fields and coastal scenery on the way to Sunworld International Harbor.
⚓ 12:00 — Arrive at Sunworld International Harbor, stretch your legs by the pier and feel the sea breeze before boarding the tender.
🛥️ 12:30 — Take a 5–10 minute tender ride across the water, with your first close-up views of Halong’s limestone karsts as Cycad Cruise comes into sight.
🥂 12:45 — Step aboard Cycad Cruise to a cool welcome drink, warm smiles, and a clear safety and itinerary briefing before settling into your Indochine-style cabin.
🍽️ 13:00 — Savor a rich buffet lunch in the restaurant as the ship turns toward Bai Tu Long Bay, leaving the busier Halong Bay routes behind.
🏞️ 15:00 — Climb up to Thien Canh Son Cave, exploring sparkling stalactites and enjoying a panoramic view of Bai Tu Long Bay from the mountaintop.
🛶 15:30 — Paddle your kayak around the islets near Cong Do, pause to swim, and feel the contrast of cool water and warm air before returning to the ship.
🌇 16:30 – 18:30 — Shower, refresh, and head to the sundeck for Happy Hour and canapés; try on a traditional Áo cổ phục dress and capture heritage-style photos against the sunset.
🍷 19:30 — Indulge in a refined set menu featuring lobster and Vietnamese specialties, paired with attentive service and soft lighting.
🎶 20:00 – 21:00 — Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese mini music show, then retire to your private cabin, watching the last lights of Bai Tu Long Bay shimmer through your balcony doors.
✅ Inclusions: Lunch, dinner; welcome drink; Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi shuttle (if booked); tender transfers; visit to Thien Canh Son Cave; kayaking & swimming at Cong Do; canapés during Happy Hour; traditional costume experience; mini music show; English-speaking guide; onboard insurance.
🏨 Overnight: Cycad Cruise – Balcony or sea-view cabin anchored near Cong Do, Bai Tu Long Bay.

Bai Tu Long Bay – Hang Thay – Cap La – Cong Do | Hidden Lagoons & Day-Boat Discovery

The bay is still and silver at dawn as you stretch on deck, then spend a slow, sun-drenched day chasing quiet lagoons, natural beaches, and secret caves around Hang Thay and Cap La.

✨ What You’ll Experience
Awakening to soft light over Bai Tu Long Bay, you ease into the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck before a light breakfast in the restaurant. Soon after, a smaller day boat collects you from Cycad Cruise, gliding toward the remote Hang Thay and Cap La area, where “private” pockets of sand and glassy lagoons feel far from the classic Halong crowds. You’ll kayak beneath towering cliffs, swim from natural beaches, and step ashore to explore another cave, learning more about the bay’s geology and legends. A freshly prepared lunch awaits on the day boat as you continue cruising through less-seen corners of Bai Tu Long Bay, then you return to your main ship for an unhurried late afternoon of sunbathing, reading, or simply watching the light change over the water. Evening brings another elegant dinner and the familiar comforts of your cabin, now fully feeling like your Indochine home at sea. Eng. 3D2N tour programe CYCAD

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🧘 06:30 — Join gentle Tai Chi on the sundeck as the first light paints the limestone peaks of Bai Tu Long Bay, perfect for slow stretches and mindful breaths.
• 🥐 07:00 — Enjoy a light buffet breakfast with coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit while the bay slowly awakens around you.
• ☕ 08:00 — Relax onboard Cycad Cruise, prepare day-trip essentials, and take a few more photos from your balcony or cabin window before heading out.
• 🚤 09:00 — Board the dedicated day cruise boat and set off toward Hang Thay and Cap La, watching the scenery grow wilder and more remote with each passing islet. Eng. 3D2N tour programe CYCAD
• 🏖️ 10:45 — Arrive at the Hang Thay area; paddle your kayak into quiet coves, swim from natural beaches, and step into the cave to admire rock formations shaped over millennia.
• 🍛 12:30 — Return to the day boat for a freshly cooked Vietnamese lunch, savoring local flavors as new angles of Bai Tu Long Bay drift past your window.
• 🌤️ 14:00 — Rejoin Cycad Cruise, where the rest of the afternoon is yours: sunbathe on loungers, soak in your hot bathtub, or simply watch fishing boats move slowly across the bay. Factsheet - Cycad cruise
• 🌇 17:00 – 19:00 — Anchor again near Cong Do; enjoy another golden-hour Happy Hour on the sundeck or quiet time on your balcony as the sky turns pink and violet.
• 🍽️ 19:30 — Sit down to another curated dinner celebrating Vietnamese ingredients and sea-inspired dishes, with the option to pair with your favorite drinks.
• 🌌 Evening — Unwind under the stars on the open deck or retreat to your spacious cabin—whether a Balcony Junior, Executive, Family Balcony, Deluxe Sea View, or one of the elevated Ambassador or Presidential Suites, each designed with warm woods, large windows, and hot bathtubs. Factsheet - Cycad cruise

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Tai Chi session; transfers to and from the day boat; day-boat cruise to Hang Thay and Cap La, kayaking & swimming, cave visit, English-speaking guide, onboard insurance.
🏨 Overnight: Cycad Cruise – Indochine luxury balcony or sea-view cabin anchored near Cong Do, Bai Tu Long Bay.

Bai Tu Long Bay ➝ Vung Vieng Village ➝ Hanoi | Floating Life & Farewell Views

Your final morning on the bay is all soft light, quiet oar strokes, and glimpses of traditional life at Vung Vieng Fishing Village before you cruise back toward Hanoi with salt on your skin and new stories in your pocket.

✨ What You’ll Experience
On your last dawn aboard Cycad Cruise, you can join Tai Chi again or simply watch the sky change color over Bai Tu Long Bay from the sundeck. After a light international breakfast, a tender takes you toward Vung Vieng Fishing Village, where local rowers guide bamboo boats through a sheltered lagoon ringed by karsts and floating houses, revealing the rhythms of life in one of the bay’s traditional communities. Returning to the ship, you have time to freshen up, finalize packing, and check out as Cycad Cruise follows a different route back toward Sunworld International Harbor, giving you new parting views of the bay. An à la carte lunch is served on board, letting you savor a final meal at sea before disembarking and driving back to Hanoi, where your onward Vietnam journey continues.

🕒 Your Day at a Glance

• 🧘 06:30 — Greet the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck or quiet reflection with a coffee as mist lingers between the limestone peaks of Bai Tu Long Bay.
• 🥐 07:00 — Enjoy a light international breakfast in the restaurant, from fresh fruit to baked goods, while the crew gently prepares the ship for departure.
• 🛥️ 07:45 — Board the tender bound for Vung Vieng Fishing Village, feeling the cool morning breeze as you skim across calm water.
• 🛶 08:00 — Step into a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen; glide through the floating village, learn about family life on the water, and capture tranquil scenes framed by karsts.
• 🚢 09:00 — Return to Cycad Cruise and begin the homeward journey toward Sunworld International Harbor via a different route, revealing fresh perspectives of the bay’s wide horizons.
• 🧳 09:30 — Check out of your cabin, leaving your luggage with the crew so you can enjoy the last stretch of cruising from the lounge or sundeck.
• 🍱 10:00 — Relish a final à la carte lunch on board, choosing your favorite dishes as you watch the shoreline draw closer.
• ⚓ 11:30 — Disembark at Sunworld International Harbor, say a warm goodbye to the crew, and transfer to your waiting vehicle.
• 🚐 15:00 – 15:30 — Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi (if using the shuttle bus), closing your Bai Tu Long Bay chapter with a camera full of photos and a heart full of slow-bay memories. Eng. 3D2N tour programe CYCAD

✅ Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch; tender transfers; bamboo boat trip at Vung Vieng Fishing Village; return cruise to Sunworld International Harbor; Hanoi shuttle bus drop-off (if booked); English-speaking guide, onboard insurance.
🏨 Overnight: — (Trip ends upon arrival in Hanoi; ViettrendTour can assist with extra nights, onward Vietnam tour extensions, or private transfers on request.)

🌅 Deluxe Sea View — Deck 2 • 20–22 m² • Window • 2 pax • Compact Comfort

Cozy sea-view retreat for travelers who want comfort at a smart price.
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: Twin 1m x 2m or King 2m x 2m
🛋 Balcony: No — large picture windows only
🛁 Bath: Hot bathtub + shower
👀 View: Framed sea-view window
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 + 1 extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 02
✨ Why it’s special: Best-value category — compact, bright, and ideal for guests who spend more time exploring than in the room.

💎 Balcony Junior — Deck 1 • 32–35 m² • Balcony • 2 pax • Hot Bathtub

Elegant first-deck hideaway with warm Indochine touches.
📍 Deck: 1 (calm & close to the water)
🛏 Bed: Twin 1m x 2m or King 2m x 2m
🛋 Balcony: Yes — private outdoor space
🛁 Bath: Hot bathtub + shower
👀 View: Balcony + large windows overlooking the bay
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 + 1 extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 08
✨ Why it’s special: Spacious for an entry category, peaceful deck location, perfect for couples seeking value + comfort.

💎 Executive Balcony — Deck 2 • 32–35 m² • Balcony • 2 pax • Higher Viewpoint

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Balcony— Deck 1 & Deck 2 • 36 m² • Balcony • 4 pax • Extra Spacious

A generous family haven designed for bonding time on board.
📍 Deck: 1 & 2
🛏 Bed: King 2m x 2m
🛋 Balcony: Yes — private outdoor seating
🛁 Bath: Hot bathtub + shower
👀 View: Large windows + balcony, ideal for kids to enjoy scenery
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 4 adults (max 4 + 1 extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 04
✨ Why it’s special: One of the most spacious family rooms in its class — perfect for families seeking comfort without splitting into two cabins.

💫 Ambassador Suite — Deck 2 • 46 m² • Balcony • 2 pax • Premium Comfort

A refined suite with expanded space and signature Indochine elegance.
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: King 2m x 2m
🛋 Balcony: Yes — spacious outdoor seating
🛁 Bath: Hot bathtub + shower
👀 View: Sweeping panoramic windows
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 + 1 extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 01
✨ Why it’s special: Large, luminous suite with elevated privacy — a romantic choice for milestone celebrations.

👑 Presidential Suite — Deck 2 • 64 m² • Balcony • 2 pax • Living Room

The crown jewel of Cycad — a palatial suite with unmatched space.
📍 Deck: 2
🛏 Bed: King 2m x 2m
🛋 Balcony: Yes — expansive terrace area
🛁 Bath: Hot bathtub + shower
🏡 Living Room: Included — rare in Bai Tu Long segment
👀 View: Premium panoramic corner views
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Occupancy: 2 adults (max 2 + 1 extra bed)
🔢 Number of cabins: 01
✨ Why it’s special: True VIP suite with vast living room, balcony, and top-tier privacy — ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, and elite travelers.

Comfort Upgrade for Families & Friends

Give your journey extra space and extra warmth. Perfect for families traveling with children or friends wanting to stay together in one elegant cabin.

🛏 Comfort: Plush extra mattress designed to match Cycad’s premium bedding
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Flexible: Great for young travelers or small groups wanting to share
🌿 Seamless Setup: Added without compromising cabin space & airflow
🌅 Ideal For: Family bonding, budget-friendly group stays, and guests who love cozy shared moments overlooking Bai Tu Long Bay

Emotional hook:
“Wake up side-by-side to the gentle light of Bai Tu Long — togetherness made effortless.”