Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
A private limousine picks you up from your Hanoi hotel and takes you to Tuan Chau Marina. Once you board the luxury cruise, you'll get settled into your private cabin before the ship heads out toward Lan Ha Bay. The afternoon opens up for kayaking through caves or checking out Ba Trai Dao beach, depending on what appeals to you. Later you can head to the sundeck to watch the sunset and relax. Dinner happens on deck that evening, which is a nice way to kick off the cruise.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (The bus will pick-up all travelers around Hanoi Old Quarter from 8:00-8:30am, 08:00 - 08:30)
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine while cruising through Lan Ha Bay), Dinner (Delectable dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) or in the elegant Ha Long Bar & Restaurant with exquisite dishes prepared with fresh, premium ingredients, blending traditional Vietnamese flavors with modern culinary innovations)
Included Activities
- Private limousine transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter hotel to Tuan Chau Marina
- Welcome drink at private cruise lounge
- Express check-in
- Speedboat transfer to cruise ship
- Cruise orientation
- Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay
- Swimming
- Tea or coffee on sundeck during sunset
- Welcome dinner on sundeck or in Ha Long Bar & Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Dark and Bright Cave exploration by kayaking or bamboo boat (approximately 1 hour)
- Cruise toward Halong Bay and explore Ba Trai Dao beach
- Spring roll cooking class with onboard chef
- Squid fishing
- Spa treatment (additional charge)
Landmarks/POIs Lan Ha Bay Tuan Chau Marina Dark and Bright Cave Ba Trai Dao Beach - Day 2
Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi
Start early with sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck, then grab breakfast onboard. During the morning, you'll either explore Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island or kayak through the Ao Ech area in Lan Ha Bay (the cruise staff can help you decide based on conditions). Lunch is served as the ship heads back to Tuan Chau Marina. After arriving, a transfer takes you back to your Hanoi hotel, wrapping up the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch served as the cruise heads back towards Tuan Chau Marina)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi session on sundeck at sunrise
- Breakfast onboard
- Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay or around limestone islets
- Swimming
- Lunch onboard
- Speedboat transfer to Tuan Chau Marina
- Bus transfer to Hanoi
- Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island (approximately 1 hour)
- Explore Ao Ech area in Lan Ha Bay
Landmarks/POIs Trung Trang Cave Cat Ba Island Ao Ech
