On this three-day group tour that departs from Hanoi, you will see Halong Bay and participate in a variety of activities. You are free to enjoy your time exploring the bay because a number of meals, transit, lodging, and other details have been taken care of for you. Try a cooking class, a trip on a bamboo boat, kayaking, or one of the other activities your guide and crew have planned. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its beautiful limestone karsts that rise steeply from the emerald seas. Your senses will be overwhelmed as you travel along this natural treasure. The smooth sway of the boat and the sea breeze on your hair will generate a sense of calm.
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.
07:45 – 08:30 | Pick-up time Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port 12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise by a tender boat (about 30-45 minutes). Welcome drinks will be served, and our Cruise Manager will give a brief introduction about cruise safety and the detailed itinerary.
13:00 | Enjoy a delightful lunch Lunch is served while Amanda Luxury Cruise starts sailing into Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Bay, less touristy and more pristine. The cruise passes by famous sites such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Dark & Bright Cave The cruise will take you to the Dark & Bright Cave area, one of the most scenic spots in Lan Ha Bay. Here, you can explore the cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat rowed by locals, gliding through a tranquil lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and lush greenery. 17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party and Cooking Class Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise and join the Sunset Party & Cooking Class. Enjoy relaxing moments sipping Vietnamese traditional tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the beautiful sunset and join our “HAPPY HOUR” program – Buy 2 get 1 free drinks. Our chef will guide you in making traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, and you’ll get to taste your own creations afterward. 19:00 Enjoy a candle-lit dinner featuring local cuisine
06.10: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Taichi lesson on the sundeck. 06:30 – 07:15 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant
08:30 | Explore Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay A small boat picks up guests to travel through Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai village dock. Cycle a short distance of about 5km to Viet Hai village—a small village nestled in the old forest, surrounded by high mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular with foreign tourists but still hasn't attracted mass tourism, so it remains very pristine. If you don't like cycling, you can take an electric car.
12.00~13.30: Return to the Daily boat and savor a delicious lunch with breathtaking views in Lan Ha Bay.
13:00 – 14:00 | Kayaking around Tai Queo Cave Area Guests will kayak with the guide around Tai Queo Cave area, a cave that goes through the limestone mountain to reach a lake surrounded by limestone mountains, likened to the "Dragon's Eye." 14:00 – 14:30 | Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Area The boat moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach. Guests are free to swim in this clean and beautiful area.
16:00 – 16:30 | Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise Enjoy fun moments on the sundeck, savoring a plate of fresh fruits on the way through the overnight area of large cruises at Tra Bau. 17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class Return to the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise and relax on the boat. It's sunset time in Lan Ha Bay. There's something magical about the sunset—not just the colors but also the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. How you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy the "Sunset Party" and "HAPPY HOUR"—Buy 2 get 1 drink. 19:00 | Enjoy delicious local dishes prepared and served by our excellent onboard service team, and enjoy the night scenery on Lan Ha Bay.
06:15 | Taichi session A perfect time to re-energize and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the bay with a Taichi class on the sundeck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 – 6:00 depending on the season, with staff assistance. 06:30 – 07:00 | Light breakfast at the restaurant Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries while the cruise heads to the next excursion. 08:00 | Explore Tra Bau Area The cruise will take you to "Tra Bau" to enjoy kayaking and swimming. This is a famous filming location for the movie Kong: Skull Island in Quang Ninh in 2018 09:00 | Return to the cruise 09:30 | Check-out procedure 09:45 | Early lunch at the restaurant Guests enjoy a buffet-style early lunch at the restaurant on the second deck and settle any additional charges if incurred. 10:45 – 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port The transfer boat will take guests back to Waiting House No. 12, Tuan Chau Marina.
15.00 - 15.30: You arrive in Hanoi Opera House. The trip ends.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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