Sailing on a junk boat in Halong Bay was such a peaceful and relaxing experience. The limestone islands looked even more stunning up close, and the gentle rocking of the boat made it easy to unwind. The spacious cabin with a private bathroom added a nice touch of comfort.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance Fees for Sightseeing mentioned in itinenary
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Meeting Point at Dock 17, Tuan Chau Marina (Option from Halong)
- Kayaking/Rowing Bamboo Boat, Photo Hungting, Relaxing...
- Welcome Drink + Cooking Class + Sunset Party
- English Speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
- Outdoor Jacuzzi + Night Fishing Equipment + Morning Taichi Class
- Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Option from HANOI only)
- 04 Meals onboard: 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, 01 Breakfast, 01 Brunch
- Complimentary 2 bottles of water in each cabin
- Insurance on-board
- LUXURY CABIN with Private Seaview Balcony & Fully Furnished Bathroom
Excludes
- Other Beverages, Personal Expenses and Spa Treatment Services
- Tips for CREWS/GUIDE/DRIVER is appreciated
- Holiday Surcharge
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 1-FOR GUESTS USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY : Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h00 am to 08h30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House
Itinerary
Day 1
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For guests using transfer from Hanoi: Pick-up is available between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM at hotels or accommodations located within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. If your stay is outside the Old Quarter, please proceed to the Hanoi Opera House for pick-up at 8:00 AM. The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a short rest stop along the way.
For guests not using transfer service from Hanoi, please make your own way to Dock No.17 at Tuan Chau Harbor by 11:30 AM to complete registration before boarding. Late arrivals may be denied by port authorities or charged an additional fee. Upon arrival at the Overnight Cruise Port (Station 17, Tuan Chau Marina), you will be welcomed at the waiting lounge. Around 11:30–12:00, a high-speed tender will transfer you to the main cruise ship (approx. 25 minutes). Once onboard, enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a short safety briefing and cruise introduction at the restaurant. After check-in, settle into your private balcony cabin. At 1:00 PM, a delicious lunch will be served as the cruise begins its scenic journey through the stunning Lan Ha Bay, part of the greater Halong Bay area.
In the afternoon, visit Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches), a scenic area with a natural lagoon and romantic beaches, ideal for kayaking, swimming, or relaxing. In case of bad weather, the itinerary will be adjusted to Light Cave, known for its serene beauty and kayaking/bamboo boat activities. Around 17:30, return to the cruise for a Sunset Party with Happy Hour (buy 2 get 1 free) while enjoying views of Lan Ha Bay. At 18:00, join a Vietnamese cooking class led by the onboard chef. Dinner is served at 19:30 with fresh seafood and local dishes. The evening continues with optional activities like squid fishing or karaoke. Overnight onboard.
Day 2
2
Start your day at 6:15 with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the fresh air and sunrise over Lan Ha Bay. From 7:00 to 7:45, enjoy breakfast with tea or coffee as you admire the peaceful morning scenery. At 8:00, cruise to the Tra Bau area, famous for its calm waters and stunning limestone islets—perfect for kayaking, swimming, or simply soaking in the natural beauty.
From 9:00 to 9:30, return to your cabin to relax and prepare your luggage before check-out. At 9:30, complete the check-out process and enjoy room service while cruising the bay. A delicious brunch is served at 10:30 in the restaurant. Finally, disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:30, concluding your memorable 2-day, 1-night cruise experience.
For guests not using transfer service, the 2-day cruise tour starts and ends at Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay.
For guests using transfer from Hanoi only: The transfer back to Hanoi departs at 12:00 PM. You will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation in the Old Quarter between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
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Reviews
Watching the sun slowly set over the bay while enjoying a drink on the cruise deck was unforgettable. The visit to a floating fishing village also offered a glimpse into the daily life of the locals, making the trip not just about the scenery but also about cultural exploration.
Victor our host a lovely, friendly and enthusiastic guide. Lan Ha Bay beautiful. Rooms on boat spacious and hot water in showers. We heard a rodent between the roof rafters scratching away on occasions. It is rated as 3stars - therefore they do try with the food - they aim to provide you Western/Vietnamese a la carte / tasting menu and fail miserably. Disappointing and we wished they just gave us their delicious Vietnamese food and with a reasonable portion size. Food is either bland, little taste or is cheap cuts of meat (thank goodness for their bottles of chilli sauce). Between meals we had left over bits of skin or bone and fish on your plate and then asked to eat another saucy meaty dish - we had to ask for a new plate. Then one of the sauces used in their presentation tasted like ketchup. Breakfast we had fruit, yoghurt, bread for toast and soup which was great. Kayaking and cave boat trip was enjoyable. A good trip to see the scenery! Don’t have high expectations of the food and you shall be fine.
My boyfriend and I spent last days of our Christmas holidays in Vietnam, cruisin' around Ha Long Bay. It was my dream, and it was amazing: not only for the beautiful landscapes we saw on newspapers and on the internet; but it became unforgettable thanks to Sarah's organization, kindness and enthusiasm. She organized perfectly our trip and activities on board and around the bay: we tried kayak, we had a funny cooking (and thai chi) class, we spent beautiful moments with other nice guests... The schedule was perfectly followed in a nice way (we were always relaxed, exactly how we want to). She satisfied our curiosites about Vietnamese legends about the bay and she always help us at her best (and more). Everyone on board was kind (even if I think the waiters should know a little bit more English). Rooms were clean and very confortable. Thanks to let me love Ha Long bay. It will be one of our best memories.
Quan is an excellent tour guide who took care of our 2d1n stay in La Paci Cruise. He is a capable and knowledgeable tour guide. He was caring and his performance exceeds our expectations! Brightest future to his future. The itineraries and activities were superb. Food was really abundant and deliciously served. I would say kind of like fine dining on board. Worth the price paid and my kids enjoy themselves very much especially kayaking and swimming.
Everything is on time. The cabin is really comfy and has a beautiful view to the bay. The food is good and more than enough, the menu always change. Even for dinner the main meal was a typical Vietnamese dish! Really tasty. Quan, our guide, is really professional. He gave us a lot of information meanwhile we were traveling as well as in the cruise. I appreciate his good english so I could understand everything. Thank you Quan and La Paci!
We were a small group so everything was organized and smooth, rooms are clean , food is tasty , phoebe the guide was sweet, all employees were good. The vessel it self needs more attention and cleaning, the experience itself was average for me (but this is my personal experience). Overall i don't think you will regret booking here.
Ben was great at imparting knowledge and generally making sure that everyone was happy. Great value cruise on a comfortable boat. Particularly enjoyed the kayaking and the visit to the caves. Food was acceptable but could have been better to complete the experience. Overall great value.
Best guide! I had an amazing days in Lang Ha Bay and that couldnt ve been possible with Sam, thank you for your time and that great experience
This two day/one night trip to Halong and Lan Ha Bay was amazing. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel by coach, Ben our tour guide looked after us and was very helpful and knowledgeable. His English was excellent and he tried really hard to make sure everyone had the best time. The boat was very spacious with large en-suite cabins, a nice dining room and a sun deck with loungers on the roof. As well as cruising among the beautiful islands, we went kayaking and swimming. The second day we went into a smaller bamboo boat and we were rowed through a cave archway which was lovely. Overall the trip was excellent and I would highly recommend it.
We liked so much the views from the ship and the explanations that our guide, Ben, gave to us. It was so good to share this activity with him because you can understand more about the place you are and the Vietnamese culture!
highly recommend about this tour to Ha long bay, The guide huy is really a nice guy, have a grate English and really enthusiastic, The boat is great, rooms are fully equipped and clean,the food is good over you will acpect. The activities was super fun, we were kayaking, swimming, have a tour on fishing boats to the caves in ha long bay, and made one vietnamese dish in our last launch on a little cooking class, Long story short - you will not regret. :)
Booked 2 day 1 night on a 3 stars boat. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, especially the tour guide Huy, who speaks great English as well. Includes all meals, activities - kayaking, swimming, bamboo boat ride, springroll making. Rooms are very comfy and clean, AC is great. Schedule is tight. *drinks and beverages not included.*
I had a wonderful experience with La Paci Cruises in Ha Long Bay. The scenery is fantastic, but especially our guide Ben was great. He was very friendly, kind, funny, he knew a lot about the surroundings and he was extrememly helpful. Big up for him!
We’re more than happy with the cruise and would gladly recommend it to others. Fun activities and amazing food. If your lucky enough to have Ben as your tour guide, you will have a great time!
The tour was well planned, the views were amazing and the cruise was well equipped. Our tour guide Sam gave us very interesting explanations and was super nice. Overall it was a great experience, I would definitely recommend!
Three friends and I went on this cruise and I can safely recommend it to anyone who is interrested in experiencing the awesome nature of Vietnam. We had an amazing guide named Hường (who calls herself Phoebe unless you speak Vietnamese) Even tho she was feeling sick at the time, she was still very professional and always made herself available to answer any questions we had about the area, the sights and activities and the Vietnamese culture or history in general. It's a short cruise and it works great if you have a tight schedule because you want to see as much of Vietnam as possible. Highly recommended😊👌
I just went on a cruise to Halong Bay with La Paci Cruise and it was amazing! Our guide Phoebe was fun and knew a lot about the bay. We went kayaking, swimming, squid fishing and sailed with a small bamboo boat through a small cave and saw some monkeys. The staff on the cruise were super friendly, the cabins were comfortable and the food were fantastic!! Thank you La Paci Cruise for a great trip! I will never forget it!
Activities were well planned, food were adequate and room was clean and spacious. However, plumbing could have been better as the shower water was slightly chocked. Above all, the service was splendid as Ben the tour leader was always well aware of all of his guests and ensure that each guest was having fun and included in each activities. The trip was fantastic.
We loved our tour guide, Ben! He was very good at speaking English/translating and kept things very fun and engaging for us throughout our adventure through Ha Long Bay. Overall, the staff on La Paci was very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, and Ben’s leadership and guidance made this a great experience!
Good day... we had a great day in halongbay. The bartender is MIN, serve us great food and drinks... he have the best day coffe trung (egg coffee ) ever in HANOI AND HALONG BAY... please come and check LA PACI CRUISE and please look for MIN THE BEST BARTENDER IN HANOI AND HALONG BAY.... you will the best night ans say ever!!
We took 2 day 1 night trip on La paci cruises and it was an amazing experience!! The kayak, swimming, cooking class are all interesting and fun! Cabin was all nice. Food was delicious and diverse! The most amazing thing is the enthusiasm and knowledge and humor of our host, Mr. Ben (Cuong). He gave us the best care and was always willing to talk with us!! I highly recommend you to go for Lapaci Cruises!
The trip to halong bay was very good. We had lots of fun espacilly with our tour guide, "Ben". He was very welcoming and friendly. Kayaking and swimming with the beautiful view was our highlight. I would definitely do it again.
One of my life time experiences to visit Halong bay and it went extraordinary with Lapaci cruise for 2 days 1 night stay. The cruise is very causy, the VIP room is very elegant and comfortable. The cruise staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is amazing and very tasty and the tours are great especially the kiak and swimming. I would like to thank our tour guide from Lapaci cruise Ms.SARA as she was very caring to every guest on board the cruise from the start of our travel from Hanoi till dropping us back to our hotels. She organized the trip well and she was taking care of us even when went kayaking, she was following every one in the water to ensure that we are happy and safe.
We took the 2 days and 1 night trip with La Pasci cruises to Halong/ Lan Ha bay. Everything went really well and was well prepared and planned. The rooms on the ship were spacy and comfortable. The room was absolutely clean and met our expectations, the bathroom was even bigger than expected. The food was better than expected and way more than a normal person can eat. It was always decorated in a really nice way and they considered all the personal preferences like no fish or anything like that. The activities were great fun and our guide Ben made a great job entertaining us! The boat and facilities are quite new and spacy, everything is nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend this tour.
La Paci experience was really great. Great and wonderful attentive staff. Our guide Cuong/Ben couldnt be better!. It exceeded our expectations. Was a fun trip, great food too.
I recently enjoyed a trip on La Paci cruises. The boat was very clean and the service from the boat stuff was second to none. What made La Paci stand out was the professional and friendly experience we received from Sarah. Her knowledge of Hanoi was second to none and nothing was too much trouble. Sarah is a massive asset to your business.
We had a fantastic time with our really friendly and helpful guide Ben. Very thoughtful crew about all your needs. The balance between rest and activities is perfect. Happy hour is about 10 hours or I dont know for how long which was nice. Beautiful scenery en nice food! 10/10 would recommend to literally anybody!
We had a great time ! We found that this cruise is a bit more catered to couples versus young single backpackers (which we are). Our tour guide, Sarah, was amazing. She was really enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite part was the fish boat ride on the second morning. Keep in mind that water/ coffee/ drinks cost a lot of extra dollars when budgeting .
Had a great 2 day one night cruise with our tour guide Ben. He answered all of our questions, made the cruise enjoyable and fun! He was great! Lovely cruise with wonderful scenery for a taste of halong bay.
Amazing 2 days trip around Ha Long bay and Lan Ha bay ! The staff did a very good job at keeping us entertained, especially with kayaking and swimming. This was my second time in Lan Ha bay and it was still a great moment !
Ben was our guide and he explained a brief history of Vietnam with humour and knowledge. The trip was exceptionally well organised and there was so much happening - Kayaking and swimming amid spectacular views. Good food, dancing and laughter at night. An early start as we watched the sun rise followed by a Tai Chi lesson, a row around the caves and a cookery class! 3 delicious meals and a pre dinner drink on the top as the sunset!!! Wow Thank you to a group of wonderful people for a wonderful experience! ❤️
The cruise was amazing! The food, boat and activities were so much fun! Our tour guide Phoebe made the trip so great! She is fun and funny and is smart too! She told us so much about Vietnam! I would definitely cruise with La Paci again, especially on Phoebes Team (:
We loved our tour with La Paci cruises! Our tour guides were phenomenal and created a great atmosphere among the tour group. They we really informative about the area. We love Sarah and Quan!
My experience with la paci cruises was good. I really liked my room, the scenery, and the guide Sara was really professional and a good sport. I was travelling alone and it really means a lot when the guide takes time to have real conversations :) We did and I enjoyed them very much! Thank you, Sara!
Quan was a very nice guide and made us feel very welcome on the La Paci cruise! We loved swimming and kayaking through Ha Long Bay!
We'd have a very nice time on this boat. It did not carry too many people so we'd get to know most of them a bit. Everyone was really nice. Our tour guide Quan was very caring and enthusiastic as the whole crew was. I would definitely recommend this cruise.
We took this cruise because our hotel really recommended it. It was really peaceful and enjoying tour. We did not know that it’s not gonna be crowded which was perfect comparing to other ships. Everything was the same as it was on a brochure and we even got an upgrade for a room which had a balcony. Staff was welcoming and did their best, what we saw and appreciate. Our guide was Quan . He was very informative and welcoming guy. Over the bus ride to bay and for the rest days on a bot, he was taking care of us. He brought some info about local people, hanoi and halong bay itself. Really cool guy.
We did this trip with friends and found our Guide, Fibi warm welcoming and she did all efforts to make this trip a memorable one. We give her 5 out 5 star for the services she provided and narrated about all the places she took us in Ha Long Bay. Also, she was very cooperative and caring during each activity. We found this boat not the actual cruise clean and staff services were good too. They have only vietnamese food which can be a problem for global travelers. Sceneries were awesomely beautiful but the ocean water was dirty. Good for couples and friends but only for 1 day trip.
Hoan, our tour guide, made our trip very special and memorable. His English is excellent, he is friendly, always smiling and do his best so the guests can feel comfortable on the jurney. Hoan is happy to tell you about the culture, life in Vietnam. He is very enthusiastic for his job and that's why you will remember the tours with Hoan for a long time!:)
La Paci Cruise was an amazing experience. We went swimming and kayaking and it was so beautiful. Also Phoebe, our guide, was amazing. She is really sweet, speaks good English and helped us out a lot with information and taking photo’s!
this 2 day 1 night tour to lan ha bay was great and our guide phoebe truly made the trip even better! she was on time to pick everyone up and always made sure to clearly explain what was going on. phoebe was attentive, safe, funny, kind, knowledgeable, and fun!! we were picked up in a large air conditioned bus and drove about 2 1/2 hours to get to the harbor. then, a smaller boat picked us up and transported us to the cruise ship. the ship was smaller than some of the new-style boats but was perfect for a group of about 25 guests. the accommodations were comfortable and clean and they feed you a lot of very tasty foods. the main activities were kayaking and swimming, and my only complaint is i wish there had been other activities offered like rock climbing or cliff jumping. overall, great tour for families and older couples because it’s definitely not a party cruise (although they do sell cocktails for $6). highly recommend for a relaxing trip to beautiful lan ha bay!
The food on this boat is really good. The ribs, pineapple salad and duck was delicious. Lots of small plates Vietnamese/ fusion dishes. Very filling meals. The bed was very comfortable and the views from the room are beautiful. Kein our tour guide went out of his way for a very enjoyable tour of Halong Bay. He was Very helpful, positive, bright and informative. I really enjoyed the cooking class, kayaking and squid fishing. Recommend this tour for everyone. Not a party boat but great to have drinks in the arvo and mingle with other tourists.
A beautiful tour with great staff and an excellent leader, Kent, who was very helpful in guiding us through Halong Bay, as well as keeping us entertained throughout our stay.
We just had a great experience cruising with La Peci in the bay. We didn’t expect such a great service and rooms, the staff was so helpful, friendly and welcoming. Kent is an amazing guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. All the activities were well planned and enjoyable. Definitely recommended.
One of the highlights of the trip was going on kayak under a quiet stone lake and a rocky limestone arch. Getting past the quiet waters completely surrounded by nature was peaceful and adventurous. It was the perfect way to experience the untouchable beauty in close proximity.
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We really liked it. The guide, the boat staff. Very good food and very well presented. Despite not being a luxurious boat the room is very large and comfortable. The views from the room without spectacular! I definitely recommend it for quality and price.
It was a great trip with nice activities. We spent two nights on a ship with a nice crew and great tour guides. Especially the trip to the island of Cat Ba is beautiful. At meals you get great prepared typical dishes served. The cabins are okay. A great citrus scent is distributed in an oil lamp, the cleanliness could be improved a little, especially in the bathroom. Nevertheless, you should definitely have taken such a cruise.
This cruise is not worth your time. The surroundings are beautiful but because of all the boats that are there the view is disturbed and there is no rest. The prize may not be too bad to go with, but once on board, the games to earn money from you begin. All drinks are 4x as expensive as normal in Vietnam and they charge everything in Dollars to give away a bad exchange rate. We had a trip to a beautiful cave there was told. Will take an hour, this is a mockery It takes an hour because when they pass through cave 10 min lie still and start singing to make something of it. The food on board is also very disappointing if you have enjoyed all the good food in Vietnam for a few days. Portions are precisely measured (1 piece of fish / meat for everyone) We are out. Rooms are good provided you are not next to the engine room, then you have a diesel smell all the time and at night a generator that runs During Happy Hour, beer is excluded and normally it's buy 1 get 1 free No here it is buy 2 get 1 free. Meant again to get extra money out of your pocket. Found it very disappointing this 2dgn.
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