Au Co Cruise

Embark on Au Co Cruise with this 2 days 1 night itinerary to explore the world-renowned Halong Bay, as well as less-crowded destinations of the neighboring Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and beyond.

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

8:00 - 8:30AM: You will be picked up by our local team at your hotel in Hanoi and transferred to Halong bay. Enjoy the 2.5 hour drive through the fertile flood plains of the Red River Delta. Make optional stops on the way for coffee break or taking pictures of the everyday life sceneries.

Arrival in Bhaya Cruise Center at midday, located within the Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers. Board The Au Co and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.

13:00: The journey begins with a fusion lunch while The Au Co cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet. Arrive in Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village – a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café for a drink and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” &“Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects. Bid farewell to the Viet Hai village and return to where the ship anchors. Cool off with a swim in the emerald lagoon around Viet Hai pier.

Return to the boat to freshen up as the boat cruises toward the anchor point. Participate in a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while enjoying Happy Hour deals with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.

Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant. The evening is at leisure to sip cocktails on the sundeck or enjoy squids fishing after dinner on the main deck. Retire to your cabin for a good night sleep.

Day 2: Halong Bay - hanoi

Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for who might need a pick-me-up. A light breakfast is served in the restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards the center of Halong Bay.

Kayak around the Trinh Nu area or visit Trinh Nu Cave - one of the finest sunlight-filled cave in Halong Bay covering an area of 2,000m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Return to The Au Co and prepare to checkout. Enjoy a buffet brunch in Halong Restaurant as the ship leisurely cruises back to the harbor, passing Ngon Tay Islet.

10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina, you will be picked up again by our local team and brought back to Hanoi. The Au Co Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary is completed at about 14:30.