Dragon’s Pearl Junk Bai Tu Long Bay Meet Dragon’s Pearl Junk and Bai Tu Long Bay Dragon’s Pearl Junk is an overnight cruise that takes you deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, a quieter part of the Halong Bay area. The route is off the beaten track. You pass limestone islands and calm water without the crowds of the more famous spots, and the crew pays close attention to guests’ requests. Highlights of the trip: You can choose a 2-day, 1-night cruise or a 3-day, 2-night cruise. Both start with hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 8:20 AM. The drive to Halong takes about 3 hours, and you board the ship around midday.
Dragon’s Pearl Junk Bai Tu Long Bay 2 Days – 1 Night: for a short but full escape Day 1: HANOI – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE Board the cruise and have lunch on the boat. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, kayak among the limestone islands, and watch the sunset from the deck. Join the Banh Xeo cooking demonstration, have dinner, and try squid fishing at night. Day 2: VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – HANOI Enjoy tea or coffee at sunrise and breakfast on board. Take a bamboo boat to Vung Vieng fishing village, then check out and have lunch while the ship cruises back. You arrive in Hanoi at about 2:30–3:00 PM. Included: Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi transfer, welcome drink, luxury en-suite cabin with A/C and hot water, all meals on board, free tea and coffee with breakfast, English-speaking guide on board, kayaking. Not included: Personal expenses, extra drinks, bank charges (for payment by credit card), spa and massage services. Best for: travelers with limited time, first-time visitors to Bai Tu Long Bay, and anyone who wants the main highlights (cave, kayaking, fishing village) in one overnight stay. 3 Days – 2 Nights: for a slower, deeper experience DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – BAI TU LONG BAY – CAP LA Board the cruise and have lunch. Kayak around the Cap La area, watch the sunset, have dinner, and try squid fishing. DAY 2: THIEN CANH SON CAVE – VUNG DANG – CONG DAM – BBQ ON THE BEACH Visit Thien Canh Son Cave and kayak around Hon Co. Then cruise to Cong Dam for a stroll on the natural beach and a BBQ lunch prepared by the chefs on the sand. In the evening, join the Banh Xeo cooking demonstration and have dinner on board. DAY 3: CONG DO – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – HANOI Enjoy breakfast on board, then visit Vung Vieng fishing village by bamboo boat. Check out, have lunch while the cruise returns to port, and drive back to Hanoi (arrival around 2:30–3:00 PM). Included: All land transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi, welcome drink, luxury en-suite cabin with A/C and hot water, all meals on board, free tea and coffee with breakfast, guide on board, kayaking. Not included: Personal expenses, extra drinks, bank charges (for payment by credit card). Best for: travelers who want a relaxed pace, couples and friends who enjoy beach time, and anyone who wants extra stops like Cap La, Cong Dam beach, and the BBQ lunch. Both itineraries may change because of weather or tide conditions without prior notice.
Dragon’s Pearl Junk Bai Tu Long Bay What is the difference between the 2D1N and 3D2N cruise on Dragon’s Pearl Junk? The 2-day 1-night cruise is a compact trip that covers the main highlights: Thien Canh Son Cave, kayaking among the limestone islands, a sunset on the bay, a Banh Xeo cooking demonstration, squid fishing, and a visit to Vung Vieng fishing village. The 3-day 2-night cruise adds more time and more places, including the Cap La area, Hon Co, Cong Dam beach, and a BBQ lunch prepared by the chefs on the beach. Choose 2D1N if your schedule is tight, and 3D2N if you want a slower pace and more stops. What time does the trip start, and how long is the transfer from Hanoi? Pickup is at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:20 and 8:45 AM. The drive to Ha Long takes about 3 hours, and you arrive at the Indochina Junk Office around 11:30 AM. You can rest in the waiting lounge there before transferring to the cruise. What happens when I arrive at the port? From the office, you are taken to the port by buggy (2D1N) or electric car (3D2N). The crew and staff welcome you and help with check-in. After boarding, you enjoy a welcome drink, listen to a short briefing about the itinerary and safety rules, and check in to your cabin. Lunch is served on board at around 1:15 PM, just as the cruise begins to explore Bai Tu Long Bay. Can I go kayaking, and what is the weather requirement? Yes, kayaking is included on both cruises. You paddle around the limestone islands, and on the 3D2N cruise you also kayak in the Cap La area and around Hon Co. Kayaking depends on good conditions: no fog, no significant waves, and no strong wind. If the weather is not suitable, the crew may change or skip the activity for your safety. What can I do in the evening on board? After the sunset cruise, you can join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration where you learn how to make Banh Xeo, a crispy Vietnamese pancake. Dinner is served in a quiet atmosphere on the bay. Afterwards, you have free time to relax, and you can try squid fishing before spending the night on Bai Tu Long Bay. What is the Vung Vieng fishing village visit like? On the last morning, you take a bamboo boat to Vung Vieng, a small, quiet fishing village in the middle of the bay. You see the way local fishing families live and enjoy the scenery of limestone islands around the village. On the 3D2N cruise, local fishermen on bamboo boats take you around the village. After the visit, you return to the cruise for check-out and lunch. Can the itinerary change? Yes. The schedule may change because of weather or tide conditions without prior notice. The crew will adjust the route to keep the trip safe and enjoyable. What time will I be back in Hanoi? On the last day, the cruise returns to the International Port of Ha Long at around 11:30 AM after lunch on board. You then drive back to Hanoi and arrive at about 2:30–3:00 PM, which is when the trip ends. What should I pack? Sunglasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellents, Swimming Suits, Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April), Original Passport.