3D2N – HA LONG BAY CRUISE

About this tour

DAY 01: HANOI – LAN HA BAY, VIETNAM

Departure Time: 08:00 hours

Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

You will be picked up around 8.30 AM from your hostel/hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay. Upon arriouval at waiting lounge, start with the check-in procedures in order to take the transfer to your cruise by a feeder boat around 12:15 hrs. Have one of our special home-made welcome drink and take a seat in our restaurant to receive your cruise briefing & safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious lunch while we cruise and get ready to visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature!

Around 15:00 you will get to Dark and Bright Caves, the ideal place for you to get up and close to Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak. Enter a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay where you will be able to enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water. Afterwards, choose to join a cooking demonstration, enjoy a nice massage (not included and to be booked in advance) or chill during the Happy Hour while watching the vire of the bay at sunset.

At 19:15 hrs, dinner will be served, made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches. Then, you will be able to relax and watch the calm and soothing landscape of the bay at night. Try your hand-skill at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant.

Overnight on board.

DAY 02: LAN HA BAY, VIETNAM

Viet Hai fishing village and Bao Trai Dao (B/L/D)

Wake up early to join in for a Thai Chi lesson on the sundeck at 6:30 AM. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast on board with a morning view of our bay’s landscape, before boarding our day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village. Experience cycling along the village (optional electric car service is available) to enjoy the stunning landscape of Cat Ba rain forest and dark tunnels, witness the scenery of rice field, visit the ancient house, get closer to local life. After this adventure, return to the boat and enjoy lunch to later visit Bao Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on the sandy beach.

Get back on your cruise at around 17:00 hrs, have some Tapas prepared by the chef and contemplate the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while having a few drinks during Happy Hour at our bar on the top deck.

At 19:15 hrs, Deluxe Dinner will be served. Experience a delightful meal in an intimate, romantic setting – take the time to enjoy our delicious local food prepared and served to you by our lovely caterers.

To finish the day, admire the beauty of the night on the bay, try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.

Overnight on board.

DAY 03: LAN HA BAY – HANOI, VIETNAM

Halong Bay Kayaking activities and transfer back to Hanoi (B)

Get up early to refresh and indulge yourself in a peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on sundeck before enjoying a scrumptious breakfast on board.

Discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay in kayaking activities at Ao Ech area.

Return to the cruise for a cabin check-out and enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back. At around 11:30 hrs, disembark your cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, where your cruise comes to an end. Take your transfer back to your drop-off point in Hanoi, arriving around 14:30 hours.