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Vietnam: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Gay Cruise

A gay cruise and cultural tour of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi’s best sights

This 5-day tour is designed as a luxurious extension to our Mekong Gay River Cruise but also makes a great escape on its own. Spend 3 days and 2 nights in majestic Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its otherworldly limestone islands. Then visit Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi, home of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.

Note: This tour has special booking conditions. Please click here for more details.


Quick Facts


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bask in the monolithic bay on a 2-night cruise aboard a luxury cruise ship
  • Enjoy excursions to charming villages, magical grottoes, and secret lakes
  • Kayak in Cua Van Floating Village
  • Learn Tai Chi at morning lessons on deck
  • Experience a unique folk music performance by Hanoian artist Hat Xam
  • Hanoi city tour including stops at the Ho Chi Minh complex, and the Temple of Literature which was built to honour Confucius

DATES AND PRICES

2025
March 18-22, 2025 (From $2,695 USD)
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  • Tour Prices - All tour prices are in USD and based on double/twin occupancy
    • Tour Price: $2,695.00 per person
  • Single Supplement (Optional) - All single supplement prices are in USD and additional to the tour price
    • Single Supplement: $650.00 per person
  • Payment Terms: 25% deposit, 25% due 6 months prior, balance due 90 days prior to trip
  • Guides and Hosts for this trip: Alf Barba
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ITINERARY

Day 1 Ha Long Bay

Chào bạn – welcome to Vietnam! Things kick off with a morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Bi, followed by a 1.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay where our ship – the Au Co – awaits. Sip something tropical during our safety briefing, then lunch is served. Our first stop is Trinh Nu Cave, a majestic grotto carved by nature. Here we can relax on the secluded beach, or take in the stunning views while kayaking in the jade-colored water. Back on the main vessel we can soak up the sun, settle into a massage, or enjoy happy hour at the bar. Later, join in on the excitement of Masterchef “Halong Bay Edition” and try your hand at creating authentic Vietnamese dishes. We’ll moor by Lom Bo Island overnight.

Please note: Today’s flight is not included in the cost of the tour. Please see Important Information for a special note on purchasing domestic airfare.

Day 2 Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay

Wake up to a Tai Chi lesson or sleep in until breakfast when we’ll sail to Cua Van, a floating village set amidst towering islands. We’ll board kayaks and bamboo boats to journey amongst the fishing families and their homes. Later, we can walk, bike, or take a trolley to Viet Hai village, known for its stunning surroundings, before savouring a traditional village-style lunch prepared by locals. We’ll even have an opportunity to take a dip in an emerald lagoon with crystal-clear waters. At 5pm happy hour begins anew with traditional cooking and fruit-carving demos on the sun deck and a delicious seafood BBQ.

Day 3 Ha Long Bay/Hanoi

Start your day with more Tai Chi before we visit the wondrous and massive Sung Sot Cave. We’ll then enjoy brunch, check out, and disembark the ship for our transfer to Hanoi. On arrival we’ll check in to our luxurious French Quarter hotel, with a but of time to unwind before we’re treated to a unique Hanoian folk music performance by artist Hat Xam. Later, we’ll savour an included dinner at an upscale restaurant.

Day 4 Hanoi

After breakfast, we’ll begin our city tour at the Museum of Ethnology where the highlight is a beautiful outdoor area featuring genuine houses and compounds built and used by many different ethnic groups. Continuing on, we’ll visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, before enjoying an included lunch at a restaurant owned by an NGO that trains disadvantaged youth in the hospitality industry. Then it’s on to Ba Dinh Square, a.k.a the Ho Chi Minh complex, where the revolutionary leader declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945. We’ll visit the Stilt House – where he lived – along with the Presidential Palace which he shunned given its colonial credentials. We’ll also visit the nearby One Pillar Pagoda before wandering through the chaotic old quarter for a quintessential Hanoian experience. This evening, we’ll gather for and included Farewell Dinner at a Michelin-rated restaurant featuring contemporary Vietnamese food.

Day 5 Hanoi/Departure

There are no activities planned today. You’ll be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home. Safe travels!


GUIDES AND HOSTS

Alf
HOST

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Arrival & departure transfers to/from Out Adventures’ joining/finishing point hotel
  • An LGBTQ+ Host and local English-speaking guides throughout
  • Breakfast daily, 1 brunch, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • All included activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • All land transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
  • 2-night luxury cruise of Ha Long Bay and accommodation in Hanoi
  • Gratuities for hotel porters, drivers, and day guides

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED?

  • International & Domestic Airfare (details will be provided when the official Trip Confirmation is sent to the group)
  • Meals and Activities not mentioned
  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers. Click here for more details.
  • Gratuities for your Host (budget approximately $50 USD)
  • All items of a personal nature (laundry, drinks, etc.)
  • Visa fees
  • COVID-19 rapid tests, or any expenses related to a guest contracting COVID-19. Click here for more details.

LGBT INFO FOR Vietnam

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

What to bring, visa information, required
vaccinations, travel insurance and more.
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EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS

Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Exterior
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Lobby
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Pool
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Garden View Room, Double
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Garden View Room, Twin
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Bathroom
Hanoi
Hotel de l’Opera
Bar

The Au Co
Exterior
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The Au Co
Sun Deck
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Deluxe Cabin
DBL OCCUPANCY: $2750 USD
SGL OCCUPANCY: $3400 USD
Deluxe Cabin
DBL OCCUPANCY: $2750 USD
SGL OCCUPANCY: $3400 USD
The Au Co
Deluxe Cabin, Balcony
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The Au Co
Deluxe Cabin, Bathroom
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The Au Co
Deluxe Cabin, Bathroom
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The Au Co
Sun Deck
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The Au Co
Dining Room
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The Au Co
Dining Room
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While these trips typically attract gay men, all genders are welcome, and we encourage friends and family to join the fun as well.

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Accommodations

All accommodations on Out Adventures tours include breakfast and are located in areas central to our activities. All amenities are examples only, and may differ from hotel to hotel.

5-Star Hotel: Truly luxurious, beautifully decorated and spacious rooms complete with extras such a bathrobe and slippers, and often including an evening turndown service. Expect premium amenities such as a fitness centre, multiple pools and restaurants, a sauna and/or spa. Customer service is exceptional, always includes a concierge service, and may include butler service.

Luxury River Cruise: The Au Co features a sundeck and terrace, restaurant, wellness spa, jacuzzi and library. Out Adventures customers are automatically booked in Deluxe Cabins featuring private French balconies. Out Adventures will be our own group within a larger non-LGBTQ+/mixed crowd on the ship which can accommodate up to 64 guests.

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This trip is fully booked but cancellations occur. If you’d like to be contacted if space opens up, please click “Book Now”, select the appropriate departure and you will be prompted to provide limited information.

If you are a solo traveller willing to share a room with another solo traveller, please select Shared/Twin Room when booking this tour.

If you are a solo traveller interested in booking a private room, please select single supplement when booking this tour (based on availability). If you are willing to share a room with another solo traveller, please select Solo Shared.

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