Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel And Emperor Cruises 3 Days 2 Nights
Experience Hanoi & Halong Bay in 3 Days & 2 nights This Hanoi and Halong Bay three days experience is designed for travelers who seek to explore Hanoi city life on their own, try some local food in the Old Quarter, and shop for fine silk clothing, embroidered linens, bamboo and more. This package will have 01 nights on Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong and 01 nights on Sofitel Legend Metropole.
ABOUT EMPEROR CRUISES HALONG
The first luxury cruise operator to offer experiential travel in Halong Bay, the Emperor Cruises fleet is designed to be a sanctuary to ensure that every moment counts for the guests.
The benefit of a luxury cruise with Emperor Cruises is that, apart from being small ships with personalized service and outstanding facilities, on a basis often there is no bill to pay at the end whether on a two- or three-day cruise or even a day cruise.
ABOUT SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï’s French Quarter this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. Surround yourself with heritage as you stroll stately corridors and explore a dramatic past. Behind its classical white façade green shutters, original wrought iron details and stately wood paneling reside over a century of stories. Stand on the walkways that grace its lush courtyard lawn and immerse yourself in the hotel’s rich traditions.

POINTS OF DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL:
• Noi Bai Airport: Terminal 2, Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, 15 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi, Vietnam
SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HOTEL AND EMPEROR CRUISES 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI
12.00: You will be picked up at Noi Bai International Airport to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi by private car.
14.00: Check-in at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. You will receive your Premium room.
DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG INTERNATIONAL CRUISE PORT – HALONG BAY
08.00 – 08.30 Hotel check out then our driver pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina,
11.30 – 12.00 Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.
12.00 – 12.15 Our Cruise Director will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Halong Bay.
13.15 – 14.00 A set lunch menu will be served at our Panorama Restaurant on the 03rd deck. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.
14.45 – 15.30 The cruise approaches Nha Lat Area. This is time for guests to visit Me Cung Cave (Cave of Maze) – a spectacular destination with plenty of historical and archaeological values about Ha Long Culture from 10,000 years ago. Guests will be charmed by the magnificent complex structure with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and the most diverse ecological system in Halong Bay.
15.45 – 16.30 And then, the tender takes the guests to Tung Sau Area, free time for guests to paddle on colorful kayaks to explore the stunning landscape of Halong Bay.
17.00 – 18.30 Attend the Afternoon tea with music and Canapes on Sundeck and join in the cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking in a truly stunning setting.
19.30 – 21.00 Enjoy our A La Carte course menu for dinner at Royal Palace Restaurant on board as you experience the charm of Halong Bay at night.
21.00 – 22.00 Try your luck with interesting activity at night – Squid fishing.
DAY 3: LUON CAVE – HALONG BAY- HANOI
06.00 – 06.30 Enjoy Vovinam exercise in the sunshine morning on sundeck.
06.45 – 07.15 Enjoy light breakfast including tea, coffee, pastries, cookies, fresh juices… at our luxury restaurant.
07.15 – 08.30 Visit Luon Cave. Sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local, you can see a variety of plants such as ferns, cycads, Benjamin’s fig trees, and many beautiful orchids.
08.30 – 09.15 Finish packing all the luggage and check out.
09.30 – 10.30 Enjoy brunch A La Carte in CAN CHANH restaurant on the 1st floor while cruising back to the mainland.
11.00 – 11.30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina and Emperor Cruises lounge for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or head to Noi Bai arport as your request.
INCLUSION:
- Roundtrip Noi Bai airport – Hanoi Hotel
- Shared Limousine Dcar roundtrip Hanoi – Halong
LUXURY EMPEROR CRUISES LEGACY HALONG
- Welcome drink
- Fresh seasonal fruit, snacks and nuts, water bottle, tea & coffee in rooms
- Signature Suite cabin with private balcony & full ocean view, Jacuzzi bathtub
- All meals included: 2D1N: 01 set menu lunch, 01 a la carte dinner + 01 breakfast and 1 brunch
- Experiences Director on board, tailor made your itineraries
- Local guide service for unlimited exploration
- 24-hour room service with no additional charges.
- Mini-bar replenished daily
- Bars & art gallery. Fun club for kids & library
- Afternoon tea & canapes
- Cooking class
- Vovinam session
- Kayaking, squid fishing, visiting cave, boating
- Free wifi
PREMIUM SUITE OF SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HOTEL
- 01 night on Premium Suite at Sofitel Legend Metropole
- 32 m² or 344 ft² located in the contemporary Metropole Opera Wing with neo-classical interior – stylish furnishings with innovative use of white, black and red hues
- Sofitel MyBed offering king size bedding, with extra bed on request
- Beautiful bathroom with French style bathtub and separate shower
- Complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV, designer bathroom amenities with combined shower and bathtub
PACKAGE EXCLUSION
- Airfares to and from Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi or Cat Bi, Hai Phong
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Tips, early check-in or late check-out
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- All other services not mentioned above
Price on request. Please send inquiry to us! Thank you.
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ALL OUR EXPERIENCES
Indulge yourself with a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Vietnam by embarking on our Emperor Cruises and cruising in Ha Long Bay. Venture off-the-beaten-track, go kayaking and visit floating fish farms and villages to experience the daily life of the locals.
testimonials
Thoike NJune 27, 2025Verified Very nice experiences The views are nice and we really enjoyed the trip. I took photos and sent to my family ans friends. People will book the similar trip Patti OJune 26, 2025Verified Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay This experience was like no other. They truly love what they do and continually strive to improve. The dressing up for dinner in attire of the the era and the the outfits for the Vietnamese version of Tai Chi in the morning are the book ends to an exceptional itinerary that challenges you to ride bikes and kayak in the most picturesque environments as well as visit local villages to learn about the current culture. They also provide time for solitude and the sound proof rooms block out the noise and allow you to experience a ride from the times of the last emperor of Vietnam. Many pictures on board to browse plus a piano, guitar, board games, and books. The food is outstanding on the boat. However, it is the staff who go out of their way to make you feel like royalty that make this tour exceptional. You see mostly 5-6 people but there are about 10 behind the scenes that make the experience unforgettable. We want to point out the ones who most interacted with us and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Thanks to Mabel, Dai, Duy, Will, and Chi for an unforgettable experience. Cath SJune 19, 2025Verified Ha Long with Emperor Cruises A really lovely relaxing stay on the Emperor!First time for us on a mini cruise. All the staff were incredibly welcoming friendly and attentive.From 6:15am Vovinam sessions to start your day, to breakfast, to excursions, cookery classes and squid fishing, their detail of knowledge incredible. With some happy hour drinkies on the top deck thrown in for good measure pre-dinner.The food was outstanding. A mix of authentic Vietnamese which we absolutely loved and more western style dishes. Everything super tasty. Excursions were good, very busy at times, and although we often prefer to do our own thing, we were happy to go with the flow. The team do try and take you to places in the less busy times.A special mention to Will, Mabel, Chef Nam, chi Tooi (vovinam master) who made our stay extra special.It was a smaller quieter boat in comparison to others docked, which was much more preferable. Companion11771945589April 16, 2025Verified Excellent staff and service Genuine Reviews:We had a fantastic time in the cruise. All staff went above and beyond their duties to ensure we had a great time. Starting from food to excursions, everything was great. Rooms are large and cozy with jacuzzi providing excellent views. Big thank you to emperor cruise staff for making our stay truly memorable. Christian BApril 16, 2025Verified Unforgettable Experience This was an incredible cruise. The staff were WONDERFUL - Chi, Will, Duy, Chef Nam the remainder of the staff provided a fun and enjoyable experience. The cruise itinerary was packed with fun excursions over the course of the two days. The views of Ha Long Bay were breathtaking as well. I normally don’t write reviews, but the Emperor cruise we took was worth the 5 stars. I look forward to bringing my children one day. Lincoln MApril 11, 2025Verified Amazing overnight Ha Long Bay cruise This cruise was phenomenal. It well and truly exceeded our expectations! The boat was clean and tidy, the rooms were outstanding, the food was amazing and the service matched. Would definitely recommend this to other travellers looking for a romantic getaway. Karen, Day, Dau and Chep Nam, thank you for your excellent service. This cruise was exceptional, and we had an amazing time. Glenn CApril 7, 2025Verified A great way to see the Bay Excellent staff and thoughtful service. A very pleasant experience all around. Thanks to Chef Nam, Chi, Karen and Dug for looking after us so well!! Amir HApril 1, 2025Verified Was a fantastic experience, absolutely perfect service and wonderful staff.Food was excellent, all on time. Was an amazing 2 nights, excellent food, amazing staff.Beautiful places to visit.The facilities, the rooms the decks , the whole boat was very clean and tidy.The scenery is magnificent.We loved it Eric MMarch 31, 2025Verified Treat yourself ! From on time and safe transport to being - well - pampered, while on board, this really was a fantastic trip. The staff made sure we had a good programme of activities without being rushed and the vessel itself felt like stepping back in time. My wife and I both remembered this must be a bit what it was like to be a guest on the RoyalYacht Britannia ! Excellent food and drinks choice. Weather cold but this more than made up for that. Thoroughly recommended if you want personal touch in a traditional vessel (and to avoid the mass market, buffet and shuttle water bus service with the bigger boats) Chris dFebruary 10, 2025Verified Memorable Ha Long Bay cruise during a special occasion We had a wonderful, memorable and relaxing 3 days/2 nights Ha Long Bay tour on the Emperor Cruise boat. We highly recommend this boat if you have a little bit of wiggle room in your budget as this boat only has 10 rooms and so you would feel less congested with the few guests on board. This boat is very luxurious and the service from the staff is very personal and superb. They would take excellent care of you and are very diligent about your special requests.We surprised my wife by requesting before hand during the booking process that it was going to be her birthday when we board and we wanted a small celebration with cake and the staff singing the happy birthday song to her after dinner.However they turned the evening into a wonderful memory and occasion as they set up our dinner on the upper deck with just me and my wife. The other guests were at the main dining area on the lower level and we were by ourselves on the upper level. They had a wonderful set up for us with our very own butler/server.After dinner the staff surprised my wife when the dining crew including the chef and the captain of the ship all went up to our table to sing and wish her a happy birthday and presented her with a bouquet of roses and a large cake. My wife cried tears of joy during that occasion. The crew made the event extra special. The cake was so good, we took the leftover cake back to our room and proceeded to consume it over the 3 days we were on this ship.We very highly recommend the Emperor cruise boat and its wonderful staff for helping us celebrate my wife's birthday and for the wonderful service that they provided throughout the journey.