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Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Date: Departure date upon your request
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Full Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO (L, D)
Morning
8:00 – 8:30 Viet Vision Travel’s vehicle will pick up guests from your hotel in Hanoi for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City.
12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruise Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruise boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Heritage Cruises 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.
Afternoon
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather) or Tra Bau area 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 water of the bay.
17:30 Return to Heritage Cruise, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Evening
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY (B, L, D)
Morning
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.
8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swim and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
15:30 Return to Heritage Cruise to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color.
17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand 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 on board
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B)
Morning
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
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.
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland.
11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina. Our vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi. End of the trip.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary with authentic local food. Western food is available (upon request) (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Welcome drink
- Tender/ speedboat transfer
- Vovinam, games, gym, swimming pool and library
- All rooms with a private balcony, full ocean views and bathtub
- All sightseeing tickets
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- Other services
