Escape the crowds of Halong Bay and enjoy a less touristy experience with this 2-day cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Take in the stunning karst-studded scenery, kayak around Tra Bau Island or Calves Head Island, and explore the historic Quan Y Cave on Cat Ba Island. Onboard, indulge in a sunset party and activities like cooking demonstrations, karaoke, squid fishing, movie nights, and morning tai chi. The trip includes all meals and round-trip transfers from Hanoi for a great adventure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Cabins with a private balcony with sea view and bathtub
✔ Pick Up/Drop Off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
✔ Modern outdoor swimming pool free to use, gym room
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Offer a birthday cake to guests whose birthday is on the departure date
✔ Breakfast
✔ Free room decoration for proposal, honeymoon, wedding anniversary
✔ Entrance fees, Experienced and dedicated English Speaking Guide
✔ Welcome drink on board, Cooking class, Squid fishing, Tai Chi Session
✔ 1 Night stay & relax on 5-star luxury cruise
✔ Inviting fruit and juice party in the afternoon
✔ All meals on board (1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner)
✔ Explore the most remote, isolated, peaceful areas on Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island
✔ Free daily karaoke at the restaurant
✔ Kayaking, swimming, Photo Hunting & Relaxing on Bay
✖ Personal Expenses & Beverages
✖ Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Pickup Locations
1. Pacific Prince Hotel
2. Hanoi Flora Hotel
3. Mr Sun Hotel - Travel
4. Parkson Hotel Hanoi
5. Hanoi Holiday Hotel
6. Return Hotel
7. Minh Anh Hotel
8. Mercury Central Hotel Hanoi
9. Luxury Old Quarter Hotel
10. Old Quarter Hotel 1961
11. Tu Linh Palace Hotel
12. Winter Dream Hotel
13. Hanoi Paon Hotel & Spa
14. Minerva Church Hotel
15. Queen Star Hotel
16. Hana Stay Trần Quốc Hoan
17. Thien Thai Hotel
18. Trang Trang Luxury Hotel
19. Sense Central Hanoi Hotel
20. Minh Tan Hotel
Additional Info: 8:00-8:30 AM: We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick-up time.
Itinerary
DAY 1: TUAN CHAU PORT - HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - KAYAK - SUNSET PARTY (Lunch/ Dinner)
1
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
8.00-8.30 AM: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, and transfer you to Tuan Chau Cruise Port by Expressway. It takes about 2.5 hours
Duration: 3 hours
2
Halong Bay
11:30-12:00: Welcome at Tuan Chau habour in Halong Bay. 12:00-12:20: You will be taken on our speedboat from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a welcome drink.
13:00: Have a buffet lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Lan Ha Bay
15:00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Tra Bau Island in Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Lan Ha Bay
17:00: Free time to relax on the cruise. Don't miss the sundeck area to catch the sunset, enjoy the sunset party and take part in a cooking class of authentic Vietnamese dishes.
19:15: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant
21.00: Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise (card games, chess, karaoke, squid fishing)
Overnight on The Cruise
Duration: 10 hours
DAY 2: TAICHI – QUAN Y CAVE - TUAN CHAU ISLAND (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
1
Lan Ha Bay
06:00 AM: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 AM depending on the
season.
06:30 - 07:10: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Hospital Cave
07:15 - 09:00: The car takes you to visit Quan Y Cave - A truly unique cave in Cat Ba Island. Quan Y Cave or the Military Hospital Cave is located on Cat Ba Island, in Cat Hai Island district, Hai Phong City. The cave is located in Hung Son cave, 13 km from Cat Ba town.
In the past, the cave was named Hung Son, which is the name of a general of the Tran dynasty who participated in the battle on the historic Bach Dang River and discovered the cave. Now called Quan Y Cave because, during the American War, people built a hospital with hundreds of hospital beds in the cave.
Explore Lan Ha Bay, visit the Military Hospital Cave to review the heroic history of the Vietnamese people, and go on a unique road on Cat Ba Island to see majestic mountains, you will feel very interesting.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Lan Ha Bay
9:30: You come back on board and it is time for check out.
9:45: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:20 - 11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Old Quarter
11:30 - 12:00: Back to Tuan Chau harbor, you will get on the Limousine Bus back to Hanoi Old Quarter. Approximately 15:30 – 16h00: Arrive at Hanoi and drop off again at your hotel/stay. Trip ends!
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
