Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
08:00 - 8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to
Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book
our shuttle bus).
11:45 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at
No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for
refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan boat and
enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing,
safety instructions, and check-in to your suite.
12:40 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.
13:00 Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao
(Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather), or Tra Bau 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 Cruises Binh Chuan, enjoy life
aboard the vessel or in your suite
18:00 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 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 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the
top deck. Try your hand squid fishing on 1st deck or
watching movie, sing karaoke on 3rd deck. The bars are
open until late. Overnight onboard.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay exploration
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the
sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries
07:45 Full breakfast is served at Le Tonkin restaurant.
8:30 Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai
Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a
rainforest tunnel that leads to local field. Visit a
traditional house in a village deep in a national park
where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people
or visit Tien Duc cave - a cave located deep inside
13:00 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 Mon Cheri Cruise
17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite,
with afternoon tea, watch the sunset over the Gulf of
Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class.
19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main
restaurant
21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or
try squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight
onboard.
Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the
sundeck.
06:45 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 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and
Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the
ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding
nature.
9:00 - 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
09:30 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
10:30 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your
onward journey
11:30 If you have booked our limousine service, our
chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in
Hanoi.
14:00 -14:30 Our chauffeur will drop you off at your
hotel. (if you book our shuttle bus).
- 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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