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Explore the spectacular Halong Bay from the comfort of a luxury Bhaya Cruise, exploring caves and floating fishing villages, relaxing on beaches and eating Vietnamese Cuisine in the most magnificent surroundings.
Why you'll love it here
- Enjoy tailor-made expeditions in the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay
- Travel responsibly with practices designed to ensure the bay's environmental integrity preserving the unique culture
- Explore the less-visited destinations and partake in cultural activities from Vietnamese cooking demonstrations to a traditional tea ceremony
- Get a close and personal view of local life whilst visiting a floating village on the bay or Viet Hai Village
- Revel in the informal atmosphere with just 12-40 guests, promoting warm spaces to incorporate the convivial feel
Best For
- Family, Teens (13+)
Nicola
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
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Hotel information
Three hours drive east of Hanoi lies the wonders of Halong Bay with more than 1,600 limestone islets rising up out of the water.
Famous for its junk boat cruises, the best way to see Halong Bay’s natural beauty is by boat.
Bhaya Cruises offer three different boats, the Bhaya Classic, The Legend Halong and The Au Co, all with traditional design as well as modern luxury facilities.
The Bhaya Classic cruise is a large yacht sized boat, with 20 luxury cabins. There is a lounge deck, dining room, bar, sundeck, massage and spa area and one boutique library. Complimentary Wi-fi is also available onboard this boat. This cruise is available for either two days and one night or three days and two nights including viewing the beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay and visiting Surprise Cave. The 3-day cruise also takes you to Vung Vieng Fishing village which you can explore by rowing boat and Cat Ba Island where you can visit the Viet Hai Village by bicycle through the rainforest.
The Legend Halong Boat is a private cruise available with up to four luxury cabins with en-suite bathrooms, a dining room and bar, private butler and sundeck. They offer a more personalised experience from the comfort of your own private boat. You can have a candlelit dinner in a cave or on a private beach, hold a party on the sundeck, or take your private tender out to explore the hidden lagoons and caves. These cruises are available for 3 days and 2 nights or 2 days and 1 night.
The Au Co, three days two-night cruise, explores not only the wonders of Halong Bay buy also Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. It has 32 luxury cabins, all with a balcony and glass doors, allowing you to fully enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. The boat offers a Jacuzzi and Spa Room, a Fine-dining Restaurant and a Semi-open Bar. There is a range of activities on offer including kayaking, snorkelling, Tai Chi, Excursions and Squid Fishing. On your visit to Cat Ba Island, you will have the opportunity to either go on a guided bike tour or hike around the rainforest National Park.
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- Time zone: +7 GMT
- Flight time: 15-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Thai Airways
- Currency: Vietnamese dong
- Tipping guideline: Tipping is not expected in Vietnam, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in the southern part of the country in the provinces of Tay Ninh, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Kon Tum, and other rural areas of Vietnam. There is no risk of malaria in large cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), the Red River delta, coastal areas north of Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island.
- Capital: Hanoi
- Population: 9.94977e+007
- National languages: Vietnamese
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, C, & D, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage with several mobile service providers available.
- UK passport visa requirements: You may need a visa for Vietnam if you have a British passport - apply online
Want to know more?
Call our Travel Specialists for a chat with our Vietnam experts. They'll share their first-hand insights so you can find your perfect holiday.
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Nicola
Travel Specialist
Vietnam travel guides
Want some more help planning your holiday to Vietnam? Read our expert guides to find out everything you need to know about where to stay, dine and explore on your Inspiring Travel escape.
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