Day 1: Tuan Chau Port – Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi Beach
08:20 – 08:50
If you book our limousine service, our driver will pick
you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You can sit
back, relax, and enjoy a comfortable ride through the
countryside. On the way, we will make a short stop so
you can rest and refresh.
If you don’t stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, please let us
know in advance so we can arrange the pick-up point for
you.
12:15 – 12:30
When you arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, our staff will
welcome you warmly at the waiting lounge and assist you
with a quick check-in before boarding Tulip Cruise. You
will then be taken to Tulip Cruise, your floating home
for the next two days, by a transfer boat.
13:00 – 13:30
You will get on board Tulip Cruise at. You Finger Islet
will enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while our cruise
manager gives you a short safety briefing and an
overview of 2-day 1-night itinerary on Tulip Cruise.
After checking in to your cabin, you will head to the
restaurant for a delicious lunch while admiring some of
Halong Bay’s most iconic limestone formations such as
Turtle Islet and Man Head Islet.
15:00
Our first destination is Viet Hai Village, a peaceful
village located in Cat Ba National Park. Here, you can
ride a bicycle or choose an electric car to look around.
You can explore small paths, traditional houses, and the
tranquil daily life of the villagers. It’s a chance to
see different sides of Lan Ha Bay besides the water.
17:00
After exloring Viet Hai Village, you will return to
Tulip Cruise and head to the Van Boi area. It’s one of
the most beautiful and less-crowded destinations in Lan
Ha Bay. Here, you can enjoy swimming in the clear, calm
water or try kayaking around the limestone cliffs and
hidden lagoons.
18:30
When going back on Tulip Cruise, you will join a short
cooking class with our cruise talented chef, where
you’ll learn how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes.
After that, you will relax with an afternoon tea and
fresh seasonal fruits while watching the sunset over the
bay.
19:15 – 19:30
You will enjoy a luxury buffet dinner including fresh
seafood, Vietnamese specialties, and many international
dishes, all prepared with care by our talented kitchen
team.
21:00
The night is yours. You can enjoy music at the bar, try
your luck at squid fishing, or simply relax on the
sundeck under a sky full of stars. If you prefer, you
can rest in your cabin to get ready for the next day in
Lan Ha Bay. You will sleep overnight on Tulip Cruise.
End of Day 1 on Tulip Cruise.
Day 2 Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Tuan Chau Harbor
06:00
You will wake up early to join a refreshing Tai Chi
session on the sundeck. This is a wonderful way to wake
up your mind and body.
07:15
You will then head to the restaurant for a buffet
breakfast including pastries, hot coffee, tea, giving
you the energy you need for the morning’s activities.
07:45 – 08:00
You will be transferred to a day boat for your excursion
to. Here, local people will row you in traditional
bamboo boats to admire Dark & Bright Cave the unique
limestone formations, stalactites, and the calm emerald
water. This is a peaceful experience that many guests
say is their favorite part of the trip.
09:30
After visiting Dark & Bright Cave, you will return to
Tulip Cruise. You will have some time to refresh, pack
your luggage, and prepare for the check-out.
10:30 – 11:00
You will enjoy a tasty lunch on board while Tulip Cruise
go back toward Tuan Chau Harbor. This is also the time
to settle any extra bills if you have ordered drinks or
services during the trip.
11:30 – 11:45
You will say goodbye to our Tulip Cruise crew and
disembark by speedboat at Tuan Chau Harbor. You will
have time to sit in our waiting lounge to wait for our
driver to pick you up.
12:00 – 12:15
Meet our driver at the harbour. Our driver will take you
back to Hanoi. On the way, we will stop in Hai Duong for
a short break before arriving at your hotel in Hanoi Old
Quarter in the late afternoon.
15:30 – 16:00
Arrive at your hotel 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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