DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - HAI PHONG - LAN HA BAY - TRUNG TRANG CAVE - DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE - HALONG BAY - HANOI

7:00 – 7:30 AM: Pick-up from Hanoi to Halong

Serenity Luxury Day Cruises offers free pick-up services from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. The bus will drive you across Chuong Duong Bridge and onto the 5B highway, cutting the travel time from Hanoi to Halong down to just 2.5 hours, with a 15-minute break along the way.

10:15 AM: Check-in at Serenity Luxury Day Cruises

Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf, you will check in for your Serenity Cruise. As the boat sets sail into Halong Bay, you can begin to admire the stunning views of the bay, accompanied by a refreshing welcome drink.

11:15 AM: Anchor at Gia Luan Port to visit Trung Trang Cave

Serenity Cruises will sail past lush limestone karsts and reach Gia Luan Port, where the boat will anchor. You will then have the chance to explore Trung Trang Cave, known for its impressive stalactites resembling natural sculptures. The cave is also a significant archaeological site, where traces of ancient primates were discovered.

12:45 PM: Return to the boat and enjoy a Buffet Lunch

A delicious buffet lunch will be served onboard as you continue to cruise through the tranquil Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by dramatic limestone peaks.

2:00 PM: Kayaking and Swimming in the Dark and Bright Caves

Get ready for a kayaking adventure through the Dark and Bright Caves. While kayaking may be familiar to some, it's a fantastic way to strengthen muscles while enjoying the serene and peaceful environment of the bay.

4:00 PM: Return to Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf

The boat will then head back to Tuan Chau Wharf, where your journey on the water concludes.

5:30 PM: Board the bus back to Hanoi

After disembarking, the bus will take you back to Hanoi.

7:30 PM: End of your journey

Arrive in Hanoi and say farewell after a memorable day on Halong Bay.