Lan Ha Bay

Sip tea at sunset and explore caves by bamboo boat on a 2-day, 1-night speedboat cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Join in on kayaking, swimming, tai chi, and squid fishing. Enjoy cabin accommodation, an onboard restaurant, and more. Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay 8:00-8:30am Pickup at Hanoi Old Quarter( for guest use our transfer).After pickup, start the 2.5-hour journey via limousine to Tuan Chau Port. 11:30 - 12:00 Meet the crew and listen to a short briefing about your cruise while enjoying a welcome drink at the onboard restaurant. Check in to your boat cabin before a buffet lunch at the onboard restaurant. Option 1: Discovery Dark and Bright Cave by kayaking or Bamboo Boat about an hour here. After visit the Dark and Bright cave back to main cruise for swimming around the cruise. Enjoy tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the sunset. Option 2- Cruise toward Halong Bay and explore Ba Trai Dao beach. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Enjoy tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the sunset. The time looking for sunset on the bay, the one of the best time in the day to see beautiful the bay. Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration and class with the onboard chef. Dinner is then served, featuring a seafood set menu at the restaurant. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or experience the thrills of squid fishing. Spend the rest of your night in your cabin. Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi Start your day with a Tai Chi session while surrounded by fresh air and views of the sun rising on the bay. After a light breakfast Option 1: You will visit the Trung Trang Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. Option 2: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. 9:30am Return to the cruise to check out of your cabin. 10:00 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau Port. 11:20 At Tuan Chau Port 11:45 The bus will transfer back to Hanoi-From the port, enjoy a final limo transfer back to your pickup location. 15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter Note: We provided 4 cruises for this trip, so traveler will go with one of option up there. We also provide Limousine bus to Ninh Binh, so who want to transfer to Ninh Binh instead Hanoi, please inform us in email. We also pick-up and drop off at Ninh Binh by Limousine bus instead Hanoi Free set up Honeymoon cabin, anniversary cabin Free a birthday cake for customer have a birthday on cruise Please send an email if you have special request up there.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong - Lan Ha Bay 8:00-8:30: Either get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and ride to Tuan Chau Wharf or meet your skipper at the Wharf. 12:00: Board a transfer boat and sail to your cruise ship. After you check in, get a refreshing welcome drink and cool off with a cold towel. Listen to a short briefing with safety instructions and a tour of the cruise. As you find your cabin, set sail for Ha Long Bay. As you cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the Bay. Option 1: Discovery Dark and Bright Cave by kayaking or Bamboo Boat about an hour here. After visit the Dark and Bright cave back to main cruise for swimming around the cruise. Option 2: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area. Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colors of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the onboard swimming pool, have fun at the sunset party, or join a traditional cooking class. If you wish, pay onboard to enjoy a relaxing massage. After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy dinner on board. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar. Overnight On Cruise Day 2: Lan Ha bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi Wake up early to start your day with Tai Chi class, watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant. Option 1: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech or Tra Bau area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Option 2: Visit the Quan Y Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. 9:30: Return the boat and check out the cabin. 9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip. 10:30 – 10:45: Guests move to the tender boat and return to the port. At around 11:30 A.M., disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf. Either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service. Note: We currently have 3 Cruises, if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, such as wishing to visit Dark & Light Cave, please feel free to email us so we can make the necessary arrangements or we will arrange the best itinerary for your trip. We can arrange pick-up and drop off at Ninh Binh by Limousine bus instead Hanoi Free set up Honeymoon cabin, anniversary cabin Free a birthday cake for customer have a birthday on cruise.

Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay: 1 Day Boat Trip - Kayaking. LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY - DAU BE ISLAND: Boat trip - Kayaking in less touristy areas. - Full-day boat tour - Depart: 8:00 – 8:30.AM - Return to Cat Ba town at 17.00.PM Boat trip - Kayaking: 8.00-8.30: Tour guide pick up at your hotel by mini bus! Take 10 minutes to Beo harbor where we start the boat trip, and you will get the information for the boat trip again. 8h30 to 9h00: Our boat starts cruising through Floating Fishing Village (one of ten oldest fishing village in Viet Nam and in top of the world as well), our tour guide will tell you about the life of fishermen and their families "How do they live on the sea for four generations." You will never be tired of looking hundreds of different and amazing landscapes of limestone islands such as turtle islets, toad islets, candle islets... on Lan Ha Bay. (very fascinating scenery). Keep cruising to the kayaking area of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay (UNESCO Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, Conservation areas) where you will experience kayaking activities through the caves named BRIGHT CAVE, DARK CAVE, BAT CAVE to explore the beauty of the nature in hidden lagoons, if you are lucky enough you can see CatBa Langur which is the world's most endangered animal . (wonderful experience). After kayaking time, we cruise to private swimming areas in the middle of Ha Long Bay named Ba Trai Dao Beaches where there is tranquil area and you can swim with blue, clear water, jump from the deck of the boat. 12.00-13.00 Having lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, seafood and vegetarian food on boat. 13.00-14.30 You can take a rest or nap on the deck of the boat. and enjoy sunbathing, taking photos while we go to VIET HAI village. 14.30-15.30 At Viet Hai harbor: We will cycle to cross rice fields to Viet Hai village. Stroll around the village to meet some friendly fishermen, learn about their life and culture there. and more specifically you can experience the feeling of being massaged by many fish. 16-16.30 having the sunset party. 17: 00 We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey. 17:15 Back to your drop-off point in Cat Ba island. We have the bus to go to Hanoi city after the tour, contact Mr Jackie for the partnership price via whats app, please. Please note: The trip can be flexibly changed due to customer's demands, the weather and the tide as well.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong - Lan Ha Bay 8:00 - 8:30 : Either get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and ride to Tuan Chau Wharf or meet your skipper at the Wharf. 12:00 : Board a transfer boat and sail to your cruise ship. After you check in, get a refreshing welcome drink and cool off with a cold towel. Listen to a short briefing with safety instructions and a tour of the cruise. As you find your cabin, set sail for Ha Long Bay. As you cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the Bay. Option 1: Discovery Dark and Bright Cave by kayaking or Bamboo Boat about an hour here. After visit the Dark and Bright cave back to main cruise for swimming around the cruise. Option 2: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area. Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colors of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the onboard swimming pool, have fun at the sunset party, or join a traditional cooking class. If you wish, pay onboard to enjoy a relaxing massage. After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy dinner on board. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar. Overnight On Cruise Day 2: Lan Ha bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi Wake up early to start your day with Tai Chi class, watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant. Option 1: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech or Tra Bau area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Option 2: Visit the Quan Y Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. 9:30: Return the boat and check out the cabin. 9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip. 10:30 – 10:45: Guests move to the tender boat and return to the port. At around 11:30 A.M., disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf. Either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service. Note: We currently have 3 Cruises, if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, such as wishing to visit Dark & Light Cave, please feel free to email us so we can make the necessary arrangements or we will arrange the best itinerary for your trip. We can arrange pick-up and drop off at Ninh Binh by Limousine bus instead Hanoi Free set up Honeymoon cabin, anniversary cabin Free a birthday cake for customer have a birthday on cruise.

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner) 11: 45- 12: 00 - welcome at waiting room 26 Tuan Chau harbour in Halong Bay 12:00 . You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by. 13: 15 While our boat starts to cruise , enjoy the special lunch of fresh seafood and vietnamese food cooked by one of the best Chef in halong bay . 15:00 After cruising for nearly 2 hours to explore the tranquil Bay , passing by thousands of islands and islets. Our boat will not bring you to the crowded and tiny beach for swimming . Our boat will stop in the middle of the Bay so that you can have chance to jump into water , take a backflip or somersault .. 16:30 Keep cruising to admire the stunning beauty of the Bay from our Sundeck where you can capture great photos 17:00 Attend the cooking class opened right on the Sundeck , our guide will show you how to prepare and make our vietnamese traditional dish that is spring roll 17: 45 Join the Sunset party , enjoy fresh fruit , making friends with other members in the group , listening to soft and light music. 19 :00 Enjoy the special Dinner with fusion food prepared by the excellent skills of decoration of our Chef . 20: 30 Your free time DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch) 05:45 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you. 06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee) 7:00 - 8:15 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats or kayacking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward. 09:15-9:30 - Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. 09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat. 11:00 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi. 11:45 Tour ends at Tuan Chau habour in Halong

6:30-7:00: Pick-up guests who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the expressway and arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. If transfer is not required, we will see you at Lot 38 - Tuan Chau Marina 10:00 - 10:30: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage. 10:45: Enjoy drink then start the excursion to discovery the beauty of the world heritage site 11:15: Enjoy a special lunch with diverse dishes on the boat (Buffet lunch will be served if there are more than 30 guests on board). While having lunch, the boat will passing by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets symbols of Halong Bay 14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and hiking & visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites 14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. 15.15: Visit Titop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay 16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with coffee, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor 17:00-17:15: Arrive back at the harbor. Tour ends

Get picked up in Hanoi or meet at the Cat Ba Town, depending on the option you select. Option 1 : Depart from Hanoi. Pick up time estimated at 7.00-7.30am at hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter ( Hoan Kiem District) Start with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and relax on the transfer to Beo Harbour on a comfortable bus. Take in the views on a scenic coastal drive from Cai Vieng Port to Beo Harbour. Hop aboard a spacious boat and be welcomed with a drink and an introduction on cruise and itinerary. Option 2: Depart from Cat Ba Island. Pick up time estimated at 10.15-10.30am at hotels located in Cat Ba Town. Get pick up then hop aboard a spacious boat and be welcomed with a drink and an introduction on cruise and itinerary. Sail past the Cai Beo, an 7,000-year-old fishing village with floating houses that is nestled on the mountainside. Continue further into the core of bay where deep emerald water embraces hundreds of rocky islands of various sizes and shapes. Delight your taste buds with delicious lunch. Head the to Viet Hai Por and transfer to an electric car/bicycle to the ancient Viet Hai Village. Have free time to get a unique fish-foot massage, stroll through well-preserved traditional houses, or engage in conversations with local residents for a truly memorable experience. Get back on the boat and cruise out into the bay where you can jump from a boat into crystal-clear waters, go for a refreshing swim, go down the slide into the water, and paddle around on a kayak. Begin your journey back to Beo Pier and have the option to purchase a drink while soaking up the views. End your experience with a sunset party with fresh fruit, biscuits, and tea. Return to the Beo Dock and take the bus back to your starting point in Hanoi's Old Quarter ( or in hotels in Cat Ba in case of choosing option 2).

Our boat tour starts with us picking you up from your hotel around 15:30 in winter time and 16:00 during summer time (we will contact you before). Upon arriving at the Cai Beo ferry terminal, we hop on our boutique boat and cruise through the beautiful scenery of Lan Ha Bay, heading towards Monkey Island. On the way, you can experience the Floating Fisherman Village - the oldest village in the North of Vietnam. When we reach Monkey Island, you'll be greeted by those adorable creatures on the beach. We’ll take a break here, and those interested can explore the island a little bit more and hike to a high viewpoint for stunning views. Then, the boat takes us to the swimming spot where we will have a break to watch a beautiful sunset and swim in the warm waters of Lan Ha Bay. Here you can climb a 10-12 meter high limestone rock and jump to the deep waters! When the night comes, we head to the kayak gathering point and move to the best spots to see the bioluminescent plankton glowing in the water! We will stop at the beach so you can swim with the magical plankton and feel like a fairy :) At 8 pm, you return to the boat for the journey back to Beo Pier and around 9 pm we head to our family owned Alibaba’s restaurant for dinner, located just next to the Beo Pier. Here, you can eat a variety of delicious dishes, with vegetarian options available. You can also purchase drinks to enjoy while relaxing with friends after an adventurous day. After dinner, we arrange transportation to take you back to your hotel. * Please take into account that the schedule might change a little bit depending on the weather conditions.

Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel on Cat Ba. Board a traditional boat at Ben Beo Pier and begin navigating through Lan Ha Bay. Admire the imposing limestone formations along the way. See the Cai Beo, one of the oldest and largest Floating Fishing Villages in Vietnam. Watch how the village works and learn about the daily lives of the local fishermen and their way of life. Cruise to Ha Long Bay - a World Heritage Site. Here, we board a kayak and paddle through the beautiful scenery of the largest limestone archipelago of Vietnam. Relax and paddle through the clear, calm waters and enjoy the views. After your kayaking adventure, return to the boat for a delicious lunch with seafood and vegetarian options, prepared by our locals. Take a moment to enjoy the stunning scenery as you relax on the deck. When you're finished with lunch, the captain will find the best spot to drop anchor, giving you time to relax or go for a swim. You'll have the option of swimming to the secluded and tranquil Ba Trai Dao Beach. You'll also have a chance to put on some gear and enjoy a snorkeling session in the waters around Ba Trai Dao Beach. Discover the area's rich underwater world as you observe the rich and vibrant local marine life. Enjoy a relaxing ride back to the pier after your snorkeling adventure. A bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. *Please bear in mind that the schedule might change a little bit depending on the weather conditions.

05:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ben Beo Pier (If you book the bus with us) 08:30: For guests staying in Cat Ba, our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town or our office at No. 168, 1/4 Street, and head to Ben Beo Pier. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. At Ben Beo Pier, our tour guide will provide tickets for the Cat Ba Archipelago bay route. These tickets are included in the tour price. 09:00 Board the boat to explore Lan Ha Bay. The boat initially sails around the bay, offering spectacular views of limestone towers rising from the sea. We’ll pass by Cai Beo Fishing Village, one of the largest and most traditional floating villages in Northern Vietnam, and continue sailing past thousands of karst formations with unique shapes (such as chopsticks and seals). 10:30 Discover the lagoon area of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking through the Dark and Bright Caves, tunnels, and archways. This is the most stunning lagoon in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and a conservation area. If you're lucky, you might spot the Cat Ba langurs (Golden-headed monkeys). 12:30 The boat anchors at Ong Cam Islet for a traditional lunch. The freshly prepared Vietnamese-style lunch is served on board by the local crew (vegetarian options available). Enjoy your meal while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay and admiring its fascinating rock formations. 13:30: The boat continues to move to the Ba Trai Dao area 14:30: Swim and jump from the boat at Ba Trai Dao Beach, a natural, quiet, and less-touristy location. Discover the temple beach, lagoons, and arches. 15:15 Participate in a cooking class while enjoying the sunset over Lan Ha Bay on the way back to the harbor. 16:15 Board the bus back to your hotel in Cat Ba Town. Alternatively, you can contact us to book the bus back to Hanoi