loading logo lazyload
loading lazyload Best rate guaranteed

Luxury Getaway - The Au Co & Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Luxe 4D/3N Hanoi and Halong Bay Getaway

Spend a magical night at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, an award-winning colonial and neo-classical luxury property located in the heart of Hanoi’s French Quarter.

In the morning, drive to Halong Bay and sail through the Gulf of Tonkin aboard the stylish Au Co, visiting several unique attractions on an activity-packed itinerary including a floating village and a remote community on the forested island of Cat Ba. On board, enjoy a complimentary spa treatment in one of the most serene destinations on Earth, along with gourmet cuisine and premium facilities.

Beautiful Seascape

Beautiful Seascape

Relaxing with Cocktails

Relaxing with Cocktails

Sunbathing on beach

Sunbathing on beach

Rejuvenating spa therapy

Rejuvenating spa therapy

Whether you choose to kick off your cruise in style, or wind down at the end of your adventure, do so with a stay at our favorite hotel. Relish the opportunity and explore the city of Hanoi before you start your Ha Long cruise.

  • 02-night cruise aboard The Au Co Cruise in your chosen cabin type.
  • 01-night stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in a Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included). Either before or after your Halong Bay trip (depending on availability of hotel rooms).
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard (as indicated in the itinerary)
  • Round trip transfer by sharing Limousine Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi.
  • Recharge your mind and body with Complimentary spa treatment – body care for 60 minutes

DAY 0

Accommodation: One night stay in the renowned Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Your stay

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included)

More flexibility

Flexible choice of hotel stay before or after your Halong Bay cruise (subject to real-time room availability). 

DAY 1

Main attraction: Trinh Nu Area

Things to do: Kayak in Trinh Nu Area/ Sip between sights at Happy Hour/ Give Masterchef "Halong Bay Edition" a try

Departs: 12:30 PM

Attraction:

Trinh Nu Area

Trinh Nu Area includes Trinh Nu Cave, which is the finest sunlight-filled cave in Halong Bay, and a stunning private beach surrounded by Ha Long Bay's crystal water. This is where visitors will have a chance to unwind in a quieter neighborhood and be in touch with raw nature.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Kayak in the tranquil Trinh Nu Area

Take in the stunning views of Trinh Nu Area by kayaking in the jade-colored water. This activity is highly recommended to all guests. Or sunbathe on a private beach nestled behind Trinh Nu Cave.

Rejoice at Happy Hour 

Taste our most exquisite drinks varied vastly in the selection while enjoying the scenic panorama view of Halong Bay with the "Happy Hour" promotion. 

Masterchef "Halong Bay Edition"

Try your hand to create authentic Vietnamese dishes and observe the fruit carving demonstration by our chefs. Don’t forget to check out the magical Ha Long sunset scene serving as background.

DAY 2

Main attractions: Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village

Things to do: Bike in the serene Viet Hai Village/ Join a traditional village-style lunch/ Swim in the unknown lagoon/ Kayak in Cua Van Floating Village/ Have fun with fruit-carving demonstration/ Recharge energy with a BBQ party on sundeck

Attraction:

Viet Hai Village 

Viet Hai Village is a small village with 80 households nestled in the midst of jungles and covered by the high mountain range of the Cat Ba National. The villagers are natives of Ha Long Bay who live self-sufficiently by fishing, farming, and breeding.

Cua Van Floating Village

Cua Van Floating Village is exceptional as it is home to generations of fisherman families. Lots of these residents never depart. This is an opportunity for guests to enjoy rowing boats driven by the locals around the village while watching how they live in their floating houses.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Bike in the serene Viet Hai Village

Viet Hai village is absolutely the most significant destination to visit with its stunning serene surroundings. Choose your favorite way to reach the central part of Viet Hai while enjoying the beauty of the ordinary by walking, biking, or paying for a round-trip seat on a trolley.

Join a traditional village-style lunch

The peaceful lifestyle of Viet Hai villagers inspires visitors to pay more attention to our wellness, starting from a very basic thing such as a healthy and organic meal. Here, guests will be able to gather around the food and experience a typical Vietnamese village-style lunch prepared by the locals in the lush green nature of Bhaya Cafe.  

Swim in the unknown clear lagoon

It's all about a unique experience. So, this emerald lagoon area with crystal clear water is safe and just for Bhaya's passengers. Get ready to take a dip in this emerald lagoon surrounded by serene limestone towers and mellow bird singing.

Kayak or try the local rowing boat in Cua Van Floating Village

Soak up the stunning views of the floating village while leisurely moving along the incredible tranquil emerald-colored sea. It is the chance to experience moments in the life of the local fishermen who were born in the water area.

Recharge energy with a BBQ party on the sundeck

Recharge your energy by joining a sumptuous BBQ Buffet Party. The freshest seafood and tons of other great surprises will remain as memories of a lifetime.

Have fun with a fruit-carving demonstration

Have you ever seen how an artist turns the fruit into lively shapes of animals or aesthetic patterns? To learn more about this handicraft, joining a demonstration onboard will be a new experience for you.

DAY 3

Main attraction: Sung Sot Cave

Things to do: Tai Chi on sundeck/ Visit Sung Sot Cave

Attraction:

Sung Sot Cave

The most popular and largest cave in Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave keeps up to its reputation by constantly wowing any visitor, regardless of new or old. Its marvelous structure tells an incredible history that you don't want to miss.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Tai Chi on Sundeck

Rejuvenating the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the most relaxing experiences that passengers have. Practicing this beautiful art regularly can help treat a number of human ailments.

Be amazed by Sung Sot Cave’s beauty

Paying a visit to the largest and most renowned cave will definitely awe you with many good surprises. Behold the impeccable creation by Nature and use your imagination to connect with ancient folklore.

Check-out: 10:30 AM

  • 02-night cruise onboard The Au Co cruise in your chosen cabin type.
  • 01 night stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included).*
  • Complimentary Body Care treatment for 60 minutes
  • Kayaking and swimming.
  • Regular tea and juice (watermelon, carrot, cucumber, passion fruit) and drinking water during breakfast; regular tea & coffee during the cruise.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard (as indicated in the itinerary)
  • All entrance & sightseeing fees
  • Onboard insurance, taxes, and service charges.
  • Round trip transfer by sharing Limousine Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi.

*This could be either before or after your Halong Bay trip (depending on the availability of hotel rooms).

  • All airfares, hotels and visa arrangements.
  • Beverages and personal expenses.
  • All services & excursions are not clearly indicated in the 'Inclusion' list.

Whether you choose to kick off your cruise in style, or wind down at the end of your adventure, do so with a stay at our favorite hotel. Relish the opportunity and explore the city of Hanoi before you start your Ha Long cruise.

  • 02-night cruise aboard The Au Co Cruise in your chosen cabin type.
  • 01-night stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in a Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included). Either before or after your Halong Bay trip (depending on availability of hotel rooms).
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner onboard (as indicated in the itinerary)
  • Round trip transfer by sharing Limousine Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi.
  • Recharge your mind and body with Complimentary spa treatment – body care for 60 minutes

DAY 0

Accommodation: One night stay in the renowned Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Your stay

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included)

More flexibility

Flexible choice of hotel stay before or after your Halong Bay cruise (subject to real-time room availability). 

DAY 1

Main attraction: Trinh Nu Area

Things to do: Kayak in Trinh Nu Area/ Sip between sights at Happy Hour/ Give Masterchef "Halong Bay Edition" a try

Departs: 12:30 PM

Attraction:

Trinh Nu Area

Trinh Nu Area includes Trinh Nu Cave, which is the finest sunlight-filled cave in Halong Bay, and a stunning private beach surrounded by Ha Long Bay's crystal water. This is where visitors will have a chance to unwind in a quieter neighborhood and be in touch with raw nature.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Kayak in the tranquil Trinh Nu Area

Take in the stunning views of Trinh Nu Area by kayaking in the jade-colored water. This activity is highly recommended to all guests. Or sunbathe on a private beach nestled behind Trinh Nu Cave.

Rejoice at Happy Hour 

Taste our most exquisite drinks varied vastly in the selection while enjoying the scenic panorama view of Halong Bay with the "Happy Hour" promotion. 

Masterchef "Halong Bay Edition"

Try your hand to create authentic Vietnamese dishes and observe the fruit carving demonstration by our chefs. Don’t forget to check out the magical Ha Long sunset scene serving as background.

DAY 2

Main attractions: Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village

Things to do: Bike in the serene Viet Hai Village/ Join a traditional village-style lunch/ Swim in the unknown lagoon/ Kayak in Cua Van Floating Village/ Have fun with fruit-carving demonstration/ Recharge energy with a BBQ party on sundeck

Attraction:

Viet Hai Village 

Viet Hai Village is a small village with 80 households nestled in the midst of jungles and covered by the high mountain range of the Cat Ba National. The villagers are natives of Ha Long Bay who live self-sufficiently by fishing, farming, and breeding.

Cua Van Floating Village

Cua Van Floating Village is exceptional as it is home to generations of fisherman families. Lots of these residents never depart. This is an opportunity for guests to enjoy rowing boats driven by the locals around the village while watching how they live in their floating houses.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Bike in the serene Viet Hai Village

Viet Hai village is absolutely the most significant destination to visit with its stunning serene surroundings. Choose your favorite way to reach the central part of Viet Hai while enjoying the beauty of the ordinary by walking, biking, or paying for a round-trip seat on a trolley.

Join a traditional village-style lunch

The peaceful lifestyle of Viet Hai villagers inspires visitors to pay more attention to our wellness, starting from a very basic thing such as a healthy and organic meal. Here, guests will be able to gather around the food and experience a typical Vietnamese village-style lunch prepared by the locals in the lush green nature of Bhaya Cafe.  

Swim in the unknown clear lagoon

It's all about a unique experience. So, this emerald lagoon area with crystal clear water is safe and just for Bhaya's passengers. Get ready to take a dip in this emerald lagoon surrounded by serene limestone towers and mellow bird singing.

Kayak or try the local rowing boat in Cua Van Floating Village

Soak up the stunning views of the floating village while leisurely moving along the incredible tranquil emerald-colored sea. It is the chance to experience moments in the life of the local fishermen who were born in the water area.

Recharge energy with a BBQ party on the sundeck

Recharge your energy by joining a sumptuous BBQ Buffet Party. The freshest seafood and tons of other great surprises will remain as memories of a lifetime.

Have fun with a fruit-carving demonstration

Have you ever seen how an artist turns the fruit into lively shapes of animals or aesthetic patterns? To learn more about this handicraft, joining a demonstration onboard will be a new experience for you.

DAY 3

Main attraction: Sung Sot Cave

Things to do: Tai Chi on sundeck/ Visit Sung Sot Cave

Attraction:

Sung Sot Cave

The most popular and largest cave in Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave keeps up to its reputation by constantly wowing any visitor, regardless of new or old. Its marvelous structure tells an incredible history that you don't want to miss.

Activities (on-board & off-board):

Tai Chi on Sundeck

Rejuvenating the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the most relaxing experiences that passengers have. Practicing this beautiful art regularly can help treat a number of human ailments.

Be amazed by Sung Sot Cave’s beauty

Paying a visit to the largest and most renowned cave will definitely awe you with many good surprises. Behold the impeccable creation by Nature and use your imagination to connect with ancient folklore.

Check-out: 10:30 AM

  • 02-night cruise onboard The Au Co cruise in your chosen cabin type.
  • 01 night stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the Premium room (Opera Wing, breakfast included).*
  • Complimentary Body Care treatment for 60 minutes
  • Kayaking and swimming.
  • Regular tea and juice (watermelon, carrot, cucumber, passion fruit) and drinking water during breakfast; regular tea & coffee during the cruise.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard (as indicated in the itinerary)
  • All entrance & sightseeing fees
  • Onboard insurance, taxes, and service charges.
  • Round trip transfer by sharing Limousine Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi.

*This could be either before or after your Halong Bay trip (depending on the availability of hotel rooms).

  • All airfares, hotels and visa arrangements.
  • Beverages and personal expenses.
  • All services & excursions are not clearly indicated in the 'Inclusion' list.