DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY– LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO (L,D)
08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pickup – Hanoi Old Quarter
Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City
11:30 - 12:30 | Welcome to Heritage Binh Chuan cruise
Welcome to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route
13:10 | Lunch on boat
Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant
15:30 | Visit Ba Trai Dao or Tra Bau Area
The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather), or Tra Bau (during the period from May to September) in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.
17:00 | Return to Heritage Binh Chuan cruise
Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite
18:00 | Afternoon tea & Cooking Class
Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
Join our HAPPY HOUR (from 17:00 to 19:00) while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:15 | Dinner on boat
A memorable dining experience will be offered at Le Tonkin Restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
19:45 | Turn down service
21:30 | Free time at your own pace
Enjoy starry night on the bay from the top deck with your favorite drink and have fun with board games. You can also try your luck with squid fishing
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY
06:15 | Morning Exercise
Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck
6:30 | Breakfast on boat
Full breakfast is served at Le Tonkin restaurant.
8:30 | Visit Viet Hai Village
Transfer to a speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a local field. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people.
12:00 | Lunch on the Village
Enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay
13:00 | Swimming and kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beaches
Visit Lan Ha Bay and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches (if the weather and tide permit) or crystal-clear water area for swimming and kayaking.
15:30 | Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan.
17:30 | Afternoon tea & Cooking Class
Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
Join our HAPPY HOUR (from 17:00 to 19:00) while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:30 | Dinner on boat
Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant
21:30 | Free time at your own pace
Enjoy starry night on the bay from the top deck with your favorite drink and have fun with board games. You can also try your luck with squid fishing
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU – HANOI
06:15 | Morning Exercise
Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck
6:30 | Light Breakfast on boat
Have a light breakfast on board
Or you can choose a luxurious breakfast, especially served in the swimming pool on the 3rd floor (time from 6:30 – 8:30). Maximum for 2 groups of guests and maximum to 6 guests (with surcharge).
07:15 | Discover the Bright Cave by Bamboo boat
Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave area to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
9:00 – 9:30 | Cabin Check out
Return to the cruise, check-out.
9:30 | Brunch on boat
Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
10:30 - 11:30 | Disembark
Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey
15:00 | Hotel Drop off
The bus drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
NOTE: THE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS ITINERARY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT WITH OUR SALES TEAM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & DETAILED ITINERARY
