Air-Conditioned Private Cabin with En-Suite Bathroom
Comfortable cabin adorned with fine wood paneling, plush bedding, private bathroom, and large windows overlooking the bay.

This immersive three-day cruise invites you to explore the wildest, most secluded corners of the Gulf of Tonkin. Sailing well beyond classic tourist routes, discover pristine lagoons, deserted sandy beaches, and centuries-old floating fishing communities.
At the serene pace of a charming traditional junk, savor two magical nights at anchor to experience the deep stillness of the bay at sunset, and take part in magnificent kayaking excursions into karst cirques unreachable by larger vessels.
Morning departure from Hanoi in an air-conditioned vehicle across the fertile plains of the Red River Delta. Arrive at the maritime pier around midday, where the crew welcomes you aboard your charming traditional junk.
Savor a freshly prepared seafood lunch as the junk casts off and glides into the maze of monumental karst formations sculpted over millennia. In the afternoon, explore a spectacular natural cave or take a refreshing swim in a sheltered cove. In the late afternoon, enjoy sunset on the sun deck before a refined candlelit dinner.
Driving time: approx. 3h30 (180 km). Lunch and seafood dinner on board. Overnight on board the junk in a private en-suite cabin.
Wake at dawn in the absolute tranquility of the bay to witness the sunrise over the sea peaks. Following breakfast, transfer onto a nimble day boat designed to navigate into shallow, remote, and uncrowded sectors of the bay.
Dedicate the entire day to active exploration: kayaking beneath vaulted stone arches, exploring enclosed lagoons, and swimming on white-sand beaches tucked beneath sheer cliffs. Enjoy a freshly grilled fish and seafood lunch served on board. In the late afternoon, return to your main junk for a second peaceful evening beneath a canopy of stars.
Full day of exploration in preserved sectors. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on board the junk.
Enjoy a final enchanting morning on the water with an optional gentle Tai Chi session on the upper deck at sunrise. After breakfast, set out for a morning visit to a floating village or a traditional pearl-farming cooperative.
From the teak sun deck, gaze out at the limestone pillars rising out of the water, offering a profound sense of serenity far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Throughout this exceptional day, relish genuine human encounters and contemplative pauses amidst protected landscapes, reflecting the poetry and generosity of Vietnam.
Enjoy a delightful farewell brunch on board during the return cruise to the pier. Disembark around late morning and meet your private transfer back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel.
Brunch on board included. Disembarkation around 11:30 AM and transfer back to Hanoi.
Travel Log
Selected moments to experience the landscapes, encounters, and rhythm of this itinerary.

Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.
Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.
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The full second day utilizes an agile day boat to venture into distant coves and lagoons inaccessible during a brief 24-hour itinerary, guaranteeing remarkable tranquility and depth of discovery.
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