DAY 1: TUAN CHAU PORT – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE
08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pickup – Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi the Old Quarter
11:45 - 12:00 | Boarding & Cruise Briefing
Board the cruise at Tuan Chau Port. Enjoy a welcome drink, receive the cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:00 - 14:00 | Buffet Lunch on board
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant while sailing past the stunning islands of Lan Ha Bay.
14:30 | Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
Cruise through Lan Ha Bay, passing famous landmarks.
15:45 | Dark & Bright Cave – Kayaking or Bamboo Sampan
Visit Dark & Bright Cave, also known as Bat Cave. Explore the grotto by kayaking or bamboo sampan driven by local people through the tunnel.
16:45 | Swimming in the Bay
Return to the cruise and enjoy swimming in the bay.
17:15 | Cruise to Overnight Anchorage
Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
17:30 - 18:00 | Sunset on the Sundeck
Relax on the sundeck with sunset views while enjoying freshly made savory and vegetarian bruschetta bites.
18:15 | Cooking Demonstration
Join the Head Chef for a cooking demonstration featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes.
19:15 | Dinner on board
Savor dinner prepared by the culinary team.
20:30 | Evening Activities
Relax with board games, try squid fishing, or simply unwind under the night sky.
DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE – LAN HA BAY – OVERNIGHT ANCHORAGE
06:30 | Tai Chi session
Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15 | Breakfast on board
Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
08:30 | Viet Hai Village Excursion
Transfer from Indochine Grand Cruise to a local boutique day boat for a traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai Village. Walk around the village and see the residents’ rustic homes. Continue by bicycle or electric van along village paths to experience the landscape of Cat Ba Island and the local fishermen’s way of life.
12:30 | Lunch on the Local Boat
Enjoy a fresh, authentic lunch aboard the local boat.
13:00 | Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
Cruise through Lan Ha Bay, passing famous landmarks.
17:00 | Return to Indochine Grand Cruise
Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as the cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.
18:15 | Cooking Demonstration
Join the Head Chef for a cooking demonstration and learn to create and beautifully present traditional Vietnamese dishes.
19:15 | Dinner on board
Dinner is served at the restaurant.
20:30 | Evening Activities
Relax with board games, try squid fishing, or simply unwind under the night sky.
DAY 3: TRUNG TRANG CAVE – LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU PORT
06:00 | Light Breakfast on board
Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are served in the dining room.
06:30 | Tai Chi session
Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15 | Trung Trang Cave
Visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
09:00 | Freshen Up & Pack
Guests have time to freshen up and finish packing. Collect all belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
09:30 | Brunch on board
Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant while enjoying the bay scenery as the cruise approaches the pier.
10:20 - 10:30 | Speedboat Transfer
Board a speedboat for a rapid transfer back to Tuan Chau.
11:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port
Arrive at Tuan Chau Port and relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
15:00 | Hotel Drop off
The bus drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
