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Cruise Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury junk with guided exploration, kayaking, swimming and a Vietnamese fusion lunch. This full-day tour from Hanoi blends refined comfort with quiet coves and karst scenery.
Cruise Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury junk with guided exploration, kayaking, swimming and a Vietnamese fusion lunch. This full-day tour from Hanoi blends refined comfort with quiet coves and karst scenery.
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Operated by Authentic Travel in Vietnam · Ha Long, Quang Ninh
Morning light falls flat across the Gulf of Tonkin as the limousine slips out of Hanoi and toward Quang Ninh’s busy coast. By mid-morning passengers check in at Tuan Chau marina and step on board JadeSails — a sleek, modern junk that promises both calm seaworn routes and a polished guest experience. The sundeck opens to sweeping limestone towers; the engine hum is companionable rather than intrusive.
easy.
7–12 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; short ladder climbs and light activity such as kayaking or swimming may be required.
Most options include hotel pickup in Hanoi by limousine; the boat departs from Tuan Chau marina and returns there before the drive back to Hanoi.
Yes—kayaking and a supervised swim in a calm area are typically included; life jackets are provided and guides set safe zones.
Yes—the operator accepts vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free requests if noted at booking.
The cruise proceeds under normal rain; for severe conditions the operator follows local safety protocols and may alter the itinerary or postpone if necessary.
Halong Bay’s karst towers were formed over hundreds of millions of years; the area combines long-standing fishing traditions with recent tourism growth tied to its UNESCO status.
The bay faces pressure from overtourism and marine pollution—choose operators that follow waste rules, avoid single-use plastics, and respect fishing communities.
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