Halong Bay Holidays

Discover the stunning beauty and tranquillity of Halong Bay which is dotted with thousands of towering limestone karsts and tiny islands. Experience the very best in comfort, style and fine dining during off-the-beaten-track itinerary which will take you beyond Halong Bay to explore the more secluded shores of its lesser-known neighbouring bays. Enjoy activities such as t’ai chi, kayaking, cave explorations and fruit carving demonstrations.

Discover the stunning beauty and tranquillity of Halong Bay which is dotted with thousands of towering limestone karsts and tiny islands. Experience the very best in comfort, style and fine dining during off-the-beaten-track itinerary which will take you beyond Halong Bay to explore the more secluded shores of its lesser-known neighbouring bays. Enjoy activities such as t’ai chi, kayaking, cave explorations and cooking classes.

This 4* traditional-style wooden junk offers contemporary luxury, high standards and a relaxed experience. The newly refubished Bhaya Classic fleet varies in size and features 15-20 en suite cabins. The classic style of the vessel reflects Vietnam’s heritage and there is a relaxed, informal feel on board.

This fantastic itinerary covers the main highlights of north, central and south Vietnam – a historical and once turbulent land. Experience the stunning beauty of Halong Bay on a two-night cruise, soak up local life on the Mekong Delta, ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’, and enjoy immersive local experiences while discovering intriguing cultures.

This is a great introduction to the main sights of Northern Vietnam but there are plenty of ways to adapt this itinerary and personalise it to your interests, including staying at your choice of hotels and adding in additional experiences. We recommend adding this itinerary before exploring Central Vietnam or choosing one of the beach resorts on the east or southern coasts.

Buckle up: this incredible holiday has you hopping around Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand on an unforgettable journey. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok vie to be your favourite city on this wide-ranging itinerary, with urban adventures blended with a cruise through Halong Bay, temple discoveries in Siem Reap, and downtime on the beach in Phuket.

An itinerary that masterfully blends the colourful cities of Cambodia and Vietnam with downtime in tranquil pockets of these mesmerising countries. Hanoi is the perfect springboard for your journey, awakening your senses in your first three days. Moving through ever-changing gears, you’ll cruise Halong Bay, boat along the Perfume River, and get swept up in the melee of Ho Chi Minh city, ending on a reflective note in the temples of Siem Reap.

Dedicate three weeks to a journey through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The journey begins in Vietnam, with your first two weeks getting to know Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Then you’ll head to Cambodia, starting in its busy capital before swapping the bustle of Phnom Penh for the tranquillity of Angkor. A final stop in Laos has you exploring gilded wats and splendid Indochinese villas.

Board a traditional junk boat to weave through the emerald waters and limestone pillars of Halong Bay. This sensationally beautiful part of Vietnam is perfect for swimming and kayaking, and you can venture into caves and grottoes to marvel at stalactites and stalagmites. You’ll stay in a Deluxe Cabin for two nights on a small ship where there’s a restaurant and sundeck to enjoy as you sail. Start your mornings with Tai Chi on deck before plunging into the water to swim or simply find a quiet patch to relax.

Bhaya Premium Cruises provide a more exclusive way of experiencing the beauty of Halong Bay. The ships are smaller, with just three to seven cabins and a maximum of 16 passengers, and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the region. This one-night cruise takes you to the Trinh Nu area and the impressive Sung Sot Cave and includes a host of on-board experiences such as Tai Chi on the deck and the chance to create authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

This two-night Bhaya Premium cruise is a more in-depth, exclusive Halong Bay experience. The maximum number of cabins aboard is just seven and the largest group of guests is 16; these mpre intimate cruises have one of the highest crew-to-guest rations in the bay meaning that the service is second to none. Cruise highlights include a few cave explorations, a visit to a floating village and kayaking in the private Tuag Sau area.