Off The Beaten Track To Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay (2 days 1 night)

Off The Beaten Track To Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay (2 days 1 night)

* Longest route (among typical cruise 2 day 1 night tours in the bays).
* Creative and unique itinerary and geographers based in Halong – Lan Ha Bay areas
* Only 2.5 hours bus transfer from Hanoi through the newest highway (instead of 5 hours as normal tour).
* 02 options for transfer with great Aircon and comfortable space, pick up and drop off directly at your hotel in old quarter area: Round trip Limousine or normal shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Ha Long (Optional. On request).
* Cutting-edge technologies in cruise construction, all cabin is connected to nature with private balconies and amazing ocean view.
* Visit ancient village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Viet Hai village.
* Professional and enthusiastic staffs.
* Lots of activities including cooking demonstrations and morning tai chi
* All meals provided, with a flexible menu for travelers with dietary concerns
* Wifi on board

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B,L)

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
8:00 | Pick-up time

For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours on the traditional road to Ha Long city, we will shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf by express way after 2,5 hours driving.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tuần Châu Harbor, Phường Ngọc Châu, Tuần Châu, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
11:15: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf – transfer by small boat to The Cruises

She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
12:15 – 12:30 | Embark on Halong bay Cruises

Warmly welcome to Halong bay Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin

13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch

Fabulous lunch is served while our Cruises starts her sails into to magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quiet and less touristic. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:00 | Explore Lan Ha – Ha Long bay, hit the green emerald water for kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits)
Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Cua Van Floating Village, Hung Thang Commune, Halong Bay Vietnam
Option 1: Our Cruises reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Halong bay. It is time to discover Halong bay yourselves with your travel buddy on sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.

Option 2: In the days of too high tide (usually seasonal), our Cruises will take you to visit the giant fish and the floating village. We will do kayaking in the water body that embraces one of the most beautiful floating villages of the bay. While kayaking, you will have opportunities to learn more about another typical value of the region: the daily life of local fishermen. You will also have a brief look at the geology of the karst mountains that beautify the surrounding.

Our cruise manager/tour guide will inform you which option we will follow based on their experience and weather conditions.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
16:30 | Cooking demonstration

Back to our Cruises and relax on cruise. Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise. On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

19:00 | Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu

After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment.You will stay overnight on cruise.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy fabulous buffet lunch
• Dinner: Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu
Accommodation included: Ocean View cabin with Private Balcony.
(If you are solo traveler, please pay 70 USD extra for single supplement)

Day 2: LAN HA BAY – CYCLING IN CAT BA NATIONAL PARK – HALONG BAY - HANOI (B,L)

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
6:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

6:30 | Have light breakfast

Our Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Viet Hai Village, 02 Lang Viet Hai Catba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
7:15 | Visit Viet Hai village

Our crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
Our Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Halong Bay Vietnam
9:15 | Return to our Cruises

You will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am

10:00 | Taste delightful lunch

During the time well prepared lunch is served, our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour.

12:15 – 12:45 | Disembark our Cruises and farewell the crew

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
13:00 – 13:15 | Travel back to Hanoi by bus

Bus transfer service from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.

15:30 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Taste delightful brunch
• Breakfast: Have light breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.