Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
08:00 - 8:30: Pick up from your hotel within Hanoi Old
Quarter
11:45 - 12:00 Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port -
enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety
instructions.
13:15-14:00 Passengers enjoy Lunch.
15:45 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright
(also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for
the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also
for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to
explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan
drive by local people through the tunnel so you will
spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and
natural place .
16:45 Return to cruise enjoy swimming in the bay
17:45 Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor
overnight.
18:15 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led
by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will
conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests
how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese
food.
19:15 Dinner is served.
20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or
Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their
luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the
crew.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Villlage - Ba Trai Dao Beach
06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15 Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant
08:00 To embark on an authentic short adventure, you
will transfer from our luxurious cruise to a local
boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional
Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village, where we will
walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents'
fabulously rustic homes. We then ride our bicycles or
electric vans down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba
Island's stunning landscape. This unique opportunity
offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily
step away from luxury to engage in the life of local
fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with
its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and
more authentic lifestyle.
11:30 Back to the local boutique day boat.
12.00 Lunch is served
13:00 Continue to explore Lan Ha Bay
17:00 Return to the Indochine Grand cruise. Rejoin the
cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight
anchorage.
18.15 Attend the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led
by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will
conduct Fruit and Vegetable carving, showing the guests
how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese
food.
19:15 Dinner is served at restaurant
20:30 Evening activities. Board games like cards or
Parcheesi are available. Also, everyone can try their
luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the
crew.
Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
06:00 - 07:15 Light breakfast: Coffee, tea and breakfast
pastries served in the dining room.
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15 Cruise crew takes guests visit Trung Trang Cave on
Cat Ba Island.
09:00 Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and
finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings
from the cabins and leave heavy luggage
outside the cabins.
09:30 Enjoy a Brunch in the restaurant. Bills are
settled after Brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the
restaurant enjoying the bay scenery as we approach
the pier.
11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier
building while waiting for return transportation.
15:00 - 15:20 Arrive in Hanoi.
- Tour Includes:
- Transfers round trip by deluxe bus
- English speaking guide on board
- Accommodation on board
- All meals on board as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and permits
- Insurance on board
- Tour does not include:
- Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
- Beverages and meals not mentioned
- Tips, Personal expenses
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