Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Titop Island
Morning
8:00 - 8:30: Our driver will pick you up for a transfer (book in the next step with an additional fee) to Halong cruise port via the new Hanoi - Hai Phong Expressway from your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Arrive at Lot 27B of Tuan Chau Port, the check-in process should be done around 12:00 - 12:30. While welcome onboard, please enjoy your welcome drink, prepared by the cruise team's heart, and listen to the cruise briefing and safety instructions.
After that, fill your stomach with a great diversity of deluxe Vietnamese set menu and fresh seafood dishes for lunch. While enjoying the meals, you will have a chance to admire a glimpse of magnificent islets when Melody Cruise sails into the heart of Halong Bay.
Afternoon
The first stop in this voyage is Luon Grotto. This is also one of the most beautiful tunnels in Halong Bay with its shape, and the only way to discover this special cave is by boat. You will explore it by kayaking or sitting on a small bamboo boat, one fisherman will take it.
The second stop is Titov Island, an island of dreams with a beach shaped like a crescent moon. Because of its calmness and excellent emerald water, you can immerse yourself in this wonderful landscape by swimming.
Or, if you want to have full the panorama of Halong Bay from a high view, let's climb to the peak of the Island. The stunning scenery will take your fancy.
After an afternoon excursion, the cruise departs and sails for 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
Evening
Have a tasty dinner with various Vietnamese seafood dishes. Don't miss out on the highlight of the night, such as board games, karaoke, try your luck with squid fishing, or Happy Hour - buy one get one free drink onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Melody Private Cruise
Day 2: Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Hanoi
Morning
Wake up early to admire the breathtaking sunrise and have a light breakfast with coffee and tea in the dining room.
The last attraction in this 2-day trip is Sung Sot Cave, one of the most magnificent and largest caves in Halong. To reach the mouth of Surprise Cave, you have to climb more than 50 steps and feast your eye on the mysterious natural vegetation. Each has its typical scientific value, featuring million-year-old stone stalactites and columns formed for millions of years.
After exploring the stunning cave, you will return to the cruise to prepare your luggage for check out at 9:00. Enjoy your lunch on the cruise while the boat cruises to the Tuan Chau Pier.
Arrive at the Port around 11:00 - 11:30, and relax in the waiting room for the return transportation.
Afternoon
If you use our transfer services (book in the next step with an additional fee), we will pick you up and arrive in Hanoi around 14:00 - 15:00.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Titop Island
Morning
If you book our transfer service (book in the next step with an additional fee), the driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter around 08:00 - 08:30 for a drive to Halong Bay.
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor in Melody waiting louge for the check-in process around 12:00 - 12:30. Embark onboard, and the cruise team will welcome you warmly with a welcome drink and a short safety briefing about the cruise before you relax in your cabin.
Lunch will be served onboard in the restaurant while you can have a glimpse of the charming bay.
Afternoon
The first attraction is Luon Cave. With the special shape and limited height, the only way to visit this cave is by kayak (by yourself) or bamboo boat (rowed by the locals) to admire this stunning cave's mysteries. You also find a golden-haired monkey in this beautiful cave, though.
The second highlight is Titop Island. This is known as one of the most beautiful islands in Halong Bay. Let's immerse ourselves in the middle of emerald water or relax and sunbathe on the special white sand on the island.
After an experience of water activities in this real paradise, let's return onboard to relax and prepare for the Vietnamese Cooking Class to learn how to spring rolls on the sundeck and admire the stunning sunset in the bay. Enjoy the tea break while the dawn is coming.
Evening
The dinner will be served onboard at the lavish restaurant. After that, it's time for night activities. You can participate in Happy Hour (Buy 1 get 1), board games, karaoke, or try your fortune with squid fishing.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Melody Private Cruise
Day 2: Sung Sot Cave - Pearl Village - Cua Van Floating Village
Morning
Wake up early in the morning and don't miss the wonderful sunrise on the bay. Enjoy a light breakfast with tea and coffee in European style before beginning a morning exploration.
The first stop today is Sung Sot Cave - one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong. The wonderful thousand-year-old limestones with excellent views from the inside will blow your mind. One more notable thing is that to get to Sung Sot Cave, you must climb more than 50 steps. It's like a climbing adventure, including visiting the stunning cave.
After the adventure, you will return to the cruise to relax and have lunch.
Afternoon
The next point on this day is Pearl Farm and Cua Van Village.
Visiting Pearl Farm, you not only discover the landscape but also have a chance to get more knowledge about raising pearls based on the traditional Vietnamese way and Japanese technology.
While exploring the famous Cua Van Floating Village, you will witness the life of locals on the water and their daily lives. With both of these attractions, you can choose to kayak or sit on a small boat driven by the local people for sightseeing and listening to their exciting stories.
After a wonderful excursion, you'll return to the cruise while the lovely Melody Private Cruise moves to Trong Cave as the anchor destination. Enjoy the tea break through the stunning sunset in the heart of the charming bay on the sundeck.
Evening
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the restaurant. After filling your stomach, let's join in various exciting activities onboard, such as board games, karaoke, or squid fishing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Melody Private Cruise
Day 3: Trinh Nu Cave - Tuan Chau Harbor - Hanoi
Morning
Good morning with coffee or tea on the sundeck. Spend your last morning in Halong Bay to catch the sunrise moment. You will have a light breakfast in the restaurant before exploring the final cave on this journey.
Explore the Trinh Nu Cave - which is associated with a touching story about male love in the past. The cave is on two wings of a small mountain arc east of the Bo Hon island range in Ha Long Bay. Besides the legend of a love story, Trinh Nu Cave is also one of the archaeological relics on Ha Long Bay.
After that, we'll come back to the cruise for the check-out process at 9:00 - 9:30 and have brunch while sailing to Tuan Chau Harbor around 11:00 - 11:30.
Afternoon
If using our transfer service (book in the next step with an additional fee), the driver will pick you up at Tuan Chau Port and transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: NA