Treasure Junk Cruise – 2 Days 1 Night in Bai Tu Long Bay

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Treasure Junk Cruise – 2 Days 1 Night in Bai Tu Long Bay

Duration : 2 Days 1 Night
Start Location :  Halong International Port, Bai Chay, Ha Long

The Treasure Junk Cruise is a 2 days 1 night trip to Bai Tu Long Bay, the lesser-known bay right next to Ha Long Bay, on a ship with 14 cabins decorated in traditional Vietnamese style.

Highlights of the Treasure Junk Cruise trip

  • Cabins: wooden interiors and large windows; a Deluxe Ocean View of 14 m² or a 45 m² Suite with balcony.
  • A quieter trip: with few cabins, the ship is more private than larger cruises.
  • Cong Do area: kayaking among the limestone islands.
  • Vung Vieng Fishing Village: a bamboo boat trip through one of the oldest fishing villages in the bay.
  • Food: Vietnamese cuisine in the restaurant on the second deck; one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast and one early lunch.
  • Sundeck: sunset, Happy Hour, a cooking class and afternoon tea.
  • Evening and morning: squid fishing, and a light Tai Chi session at sunrise.
Restaurant on Treasure Junk Cruise
Restaurant

This 2 day 1 night Halong Bay cruise is for travellers who want a small traditional junk and a Bai Tu Long Bay cruise away from the busier routes, with an English and Vietnamese speaking guide. The Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Price: contact us. Rates change by season and cabin type. Message us on WhatsApp at +84 981 286 066 or email booking.amgotravel@gmail.com for the current rate.

Cabins and suites on Treasure Junk Cruise

Cabin Size Maximum occupancy
Deluxe Ocean View (deck 1) 14 m² 2 adults and 1 child
Suite Ocean View Balcony (deck 2) 45 m² 2 adults and 1 child
Wooden cabin on Treasure Junk Cruise
Wooden cabin
Deluxe cabin on the cruise
Deluxe cabin
Suite on the cruise
Suite
Lounge on the cruise
Lounge

What is included

  • 2 days 1 night cruise itinerary
  • Sea-view cabin
  • English and Vietnamese speaking guide on board
  • Meals as per the programme: one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast and one early lunch
  • Welcome drink on check-in
  • One bottle of mineral water per guest in the cabin
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Kayaking and the bamboo boat village visit
  • Cooking class, afternoon tea and squid fishing

What is not included

  • Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (shuttle service available at extra cost)
  • Spa, massage, drinks and personal expenses
  • Holiday surcharges (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year)
  • Tips for the crew
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Children policy

  • Children under 5: one child free; a second child is charged 50%.
  • Children aged 5 to 11: 75% of the adult rate.
  • Children from 12 years old: charged as adults.
  • A holiday surcharge applies at Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year. Contact us for the amount.

Good to know

  • Meet at Halong International Port, Bai Chay, at 11:30 – 11:45. The cruise returns to the port at 11:00 on day 2.
  • If you book the shuttle, pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter is at 08:00 – 08:30 and you are back in Hanoi around 14:30 – 14:45.
  • Bring your passport or ID card. Personal details must be sent before departure. WiFi may be unstable.
  • All activities are optional; you can stay on board instead.

You may also like: Ha Long Bay Full Day Deluxe Cruise.

Photos: Treasure Junk Cruise; destination photos credited in their captions.

Schedule Details

DAY 1: HA LONG – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter (if the shuttle service is booked).
 
11:30 – 11:45: Welcome at Halong International Port, Bai Chay.
 
12:15: Speedboat transfer to the cruise for check-in, a welcome drink and the briefing.
 
13:00: Lunch at the restaurant as the cruise sets off for Bai Tu Long Bay.
 
15:00: Kayaking in the Cong Do area.
Limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay
Limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay. Photo: Benjamin Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Kayaking among the limestone islands
Kayaking among the limestone islands. Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
17:00 – 18:30: Sunset over Bai Tu Long Bay, Happy Hour, a cooking class and afternoon tea.
Sundeck of Treasure Junk Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay
Sundeck of Treasure Junk Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay
19:15: Dinner in an open-air restaurant setting.
 
21:00: Free time to relax or try squid fishing.
 
22:30: Overnight in Bai Tu Long Bay.
 
DAY 2: VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – HA LONG
06:30: Sunrise over the bay and a light Tai Chi session.
 
07:00: Light breakfast with tea, coffee and pastries.
 
07:30: Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by bamboo boat.
Floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay
Floating fishing village in Ha Long Bay. Photo: Michelle Maria / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
09:00 – 09:15: Return to the cruise, check out and settle any bills.
 
09:30: Light lunch at the restaurant.
 
11:00: Return to the port.
 
11:15 – 11:30: Transfer back to Hanoi (if booked), arriving around 14:30 – 14:45.
 

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Meals
  • Outing Ticket
  • Welcome Drinks

What's Excluded

  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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