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Red Dragon Junk Cruise

Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng Fishing Village – Thien Canh Son Cave

The Red Dragon Junk Cruise journeys through the remote corners of Bai Tu Long Bay, a quieter alternative to the more visited areas of Halong Bay. Here, dramatic limestone islands rise from emerald waters, while peaceful fishing communities continue their traditional way of life. Unlike many mainstream cruises, this itinerary focuses on less-traveled routes and authentic experiences.

Throughout the journey, guests can enjoy a balanced mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural discovery. Whether you choose the 2-day or 3-day itinerary, each day reveals a different side of the bay. Meanwhile, attentive service, comfortable cabins, and carefully planned excursions ensure a rewarding experience from beginning to end.

Highlights:

  • Remote sections of Bai Tu Long Bay offer peaceful scenery and far fewer tourist boats.
  • In the Da Xep, Tra San, Cap La, and Cong Do areas, kayaking provides an up-close view of towering limestone formations.
  • One of the journey’s natural highlights is Thien Canh Son Cave, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
  • At Vung Vieng Fishing Village, visitors can learn about the daily life of local fishing families and their long-standing traditions.
  • For beach lovers, the Cong Dam area provides opportunities to relax, swim, and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
  • On the 3-day itinerary, a freshly prepared BBQ lunch is served directly on a secluded beach, creating a memorable dining experience.
  • In addition, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration introduces guests to traditional flavors and culinary techniques.
  • Each morning begins with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, accompanied by beautiful views of the bay.
  • After sunset, squid fishing offers a fun and authentic local activity under the night sky.
  • Finally, a stop at Yen Duc Village adds a cultural touch to the journey, including a traditional water puppet performance before returning to Hanoi.

Cruise Itinerary

2 days
BAI TU LONG BAY 2 DAY – 1 NIGHT CRUISE BAI TU LONG BAY – DA XEP PARK – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – CONG DO AREA

DAY 1: HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DAM AREA (L,D)

08:20 – 08:45: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by a luxury van.

11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk Office, take a rest at the Waiting Lounge before transferring to the cruise.

11:50 – 12:15: Electric carts take you to the port, where the crew and staff welcome and assist with check-in on the cruise.

12:30 – 13:00: Enjoy welcome drinks after boarding the cruise, guests receive a brief introduction to the 3-day, 2-night itinerary, safety regulation, and receive room keys.

13:15: Have lunch onboard, savoring fresh and delicious seafood dishes of Ha Long. The cruise starts its journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:10: Explore the majestic natural beauty of Da Xep Park by kayaking (weather permitting), or by tender boats.

16:30: Back to the cruise. Enjoy the complimentary sauna service.

17:30: Relax and admire the sunset or join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

18:00: Boat arrives at anchorage location.

19:00 – 19:30: Enjoy dinner in the peaceful, romantic atmosphere of the bay (served at 7:00 PM in winter, 7:30 PM in summer)

20:30: Leisure time, you can experience squid fishing, and have a good night on the Red Dragon Cruise.

 

DAY 2: CAP LA - THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT

06:00: Start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck & a morning view of the Bay’s landscape
07:00 – 07:15: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, the most beautiful natural cave in Bai Tu Long Bay, where you will be amazed by the mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years.
08:15: Enjoy kayaking and exploring the natural beauty of the Cong Do area.
09:00 – 10:00: Back to the cruise and complete check-out procedures.
10:15: Enjoy a set menu while the cruise slowly returns to the port.
11:30: Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village, which is rich in culture and traditions.
13:00 – 13:45: Enjoy a water puppet show performed by local artists.
16:00 – 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

NOTES

  • This itinerary is subject to change due to the weather or tide condition
  • Luxury van: 8 people maximum. Deluxe van or bus available for groups of 8+
  • Visitors are not recommended on board (for safety reasons): People with physical or sensory disabilities; Persons with symptoms of hallucination, sleepwalking, claustrophobia, epilepsy

INCLUSIVE

  • All land transportation Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi
  • Welcome drink
  • Luxury en-suited cabin with A/C, hot water
  • All meals on the boat
  • Tea & coffee are free with breakfast
  • English-speaking guide on board
  • Kayaking
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Sauna service
  • Tai Chi

EXCLUSIVE

  • Personal expenses
  • Extra drinks
  • Bank charge (for payment by credit card)
  • Spa and Massage Services

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Sun Glasses
  • Sun Block
  • Wide Brim Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Swimming Suits
  • Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
  • Original Passport
3 days
BAI TU LONG BAY 3 DAY – 2 NIGHT CRUISE BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – CONG DO AREA

DAY 1: HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT - VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE - TRA SAN AREA

08:20 – 08:45: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by a luxury van
 
11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk Office, take a rest at the Waiting Lounge before transferring to the cruise.
 
11:50 – 12:15: Electric carts take you to the port, where the crew and staff welcome and assist with check-in on the cruise.
 
12:30 – 13:00: Enjoy welcome drinks after boarding the cruise, guests receive a brief introduction to the 3-day, 2-night itinerary, safety regulations, and receive room keys.
 
13:15: Have lunch onboard, savoring fresh and delicious seafood dishes of Ha Long. The cruise starts its journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
 
15:00: Take a bamboo boat ride around Vung Vieng fishing village, a small, secluded village with beautiful and tranquil scenery. Here, local fishermen on bamboo boats will take you to experience the unique life of the fishing community.
 
16:30: Back to the cruise and enjoy the sunset view over Bai Tu Long Bay.
 
19:15: Relax and enjoy dinner in the peaceful, romantic atmosphere of the bay.
 
20:30: Leisure time, you can experience squid fishing, and have a good night on the Red Dragon Cruise.

DAY 2: TRA SAN AREA - CONG DAM AREA (BBQ ON THE BEACH)

07:00: Start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck & a morning view of the Bay’s landscape
 
08:00: Breakfast is served.
 
09:30: Enjoy kayaking and explore the majestic natural beauty of Tra San & Cap La Area.
 
11:00: Back to the cruise. Cruise to the Cong Dam area to explore the natural beach, take a stroll, relax, and unwind.
 
12:30: Enjoy a unique BBQ lunch on the picturesque beach, prepared by the chefs directly on the beach. After the meal, you can engage in some beach activities.
 
15:30: Back to the cruise for relaxation and leisure.
 
17:30: Enjoy the sunset on Bai Tu Long Bay. Join a Vietnamese cuisine cooking demonstration.
 
19:15: Take a rest and enjoy dinner in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere on the bay
 
20:30 – 23:30: Leisure time, you can experience squid fishing, and have a good night on the Red Dragon Cruise.

DAY 3: TRA SAN AREA - THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT

06:15: Start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck & a morning view of the Bay’s landscape
 
07:00 – 07:15: Breakfast is served
 
07:40: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, the most beautiful natural cave in Bai Tu Long Bay, where you will be amazed by the mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years.
 
08:20: Enjoy kayaking and exploring the natural beauty of the Cong Do area
 
09:00: Back to the cruise
 
09:45 – 10:00: Check-out procedures
 
10:15: Enjoy a premium lunch while the cruise slowly returns to the port
 
11:30: The cruise arrives at the port. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village, which is rich in culture and traditions
 
13:00 – 13:45: Enjoy a water puppet show performed by local artists
 
16:00 – 16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends

NOTES

  • This itinerary is subject to change due to the weather or tide conditions
  • Luxury van: 8 people maximum. Deluxe van or bus available for groups of 8+
  • Visitors are not recommended on board (for safety reasons): People with physical or sensory disabilities; Persons with symptoms of hallucination, sleepwalking, claustrophobia, or epilepsy

INCLUSIVE

  • All land transportation Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi
  • Welcome drink
  • Luxury en-suited cabin with A/C, hot water
  • All meals on the boat
  • Tea & coffee are free with breakfast
  • English-speaking guide on board
  • Kayaking
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Sauna service
  • Tai Chi

EXCLUSIVE

  • Personal expenses
  • Extra drinks
  • Bank charge (for payment by credit card)
  • Spa and Massage Services

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Sun Glasses
  • Sun Block
  • Wide Brim Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Swimming Suits
  • Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
  • Original Passport

Activities

  • Squid fishing*
  • Tender & Bamboo row-boat
  • Kayaking
  • BBQ Lunch on beach**
  • Cooking lesson**
  • Caving
  • Swimming
  • * Upon request
  • ** 3-day 2-night cruise only

Stateroom:

Cabin Amenities

  • An individual air conditioner
  • Slippers & wardrobe
  • Separate bathroom cabin with a glass-standing shower.
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathroom amenities
  • 24-hour room service

Fleet Launch:

  • Number of boats: 01
  • Number of cabins: 05
  • Length: 25m
  • Width: 5m
  • Height: 6m
  • Number of decks: 02
  • Capacity: 11  passengers

Facilities:

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Indoor dining area
  • Bar
  • Deluxe cabin with En-suite bathroom
  • Sundecks
  • Tender boat

Food & Dining:

After some enjoyable kayaking, there is no better way of treating yourself than with a private seafood barbecue on an unspoilt beach.

Within minutes a quiet beach is transformed into a romantic spot with beautiful umbrellas providing shade and an elegant dining table right on the beach. Our crew will invite you for a BBQ lunch on the beach – as if it were a wonderful gift granted by a mermaid. Imagine for a moment that you are the only people on earth enjoying a fabulous meal under the clear blue sky on your own private beach.

Start with a glass of wine and proceed to enjoy an array of succulent, grilled seafood. The melodious music of the waves will put the finishing touches to the perfect, dreamy ambience.

This BBQ on the beach is offered and included in 3 day 2 night cruise.

Price 2027

The prices below are in US dollars

2 Days 1 Night High Season
01 Jan – 30 Apr 2027 & 01 Oct – 31 Dec 2027		 Low Season
01 May – 30 Sep 2027
Cruise Cabin Price per person Single Supplement Kid (4-12 yo) Price per person Single Supplement Kid (4-12 yo)
Red Dragon Cruise $298 $179 $146 $286 $174 $146

 

3 Days 2 Nights High Season
01 Jan – 30 Apr 2027 & 01 Oct – 31 Dec 2027		 Low Season
01 May – 30 Sep 2027
Cruise Cabin Price per person Single Supplement Kid (4-12 yo) Price per person Single Supplement Kid (4-12 yo)
Red Dragon Cruise $489 $291 $202 $474 $286 $202

Note: Surcharge US$45/adult & US$20/children on Dec 24 & Dec 31; Vietnamese Lunar New Year

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