Aurora Cruises 3-day Explore Halong and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
5 stops
1
Old Quarter
08:00 – 08:15: Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate). 8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionists at La Casta’s waiting lounge.
Admission ticket free
2
Tuan Chau Island
11:30 – 12:00: Arriving at Halong Bay, you’ll be welcomed to embark on the cruise. It’s time to learn about the cruise briefing and safety instructions while sipping a welcome drink. After check-in, you can take a short rest after an excursion.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Lan Ha Bay
13.00 - 13.30: Starting to depart for the voyage to discover Lan Ha Bay. While cruising through the karst rock formations into the world of natural heritage, you will have lunch at the luxury restaurant on the cruise. Fill your stomach with a great diversity of deluxe Vietnamese set menu and fresh seafood dishes while admiring a lot of Dog Stone, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, also known as Hon Trong Mai of Ha Long Bay. 13.30 - 15.00: Island Images show up with two huge chickens: a drum, a roof with their heads together, feet pounding the protruding pose unique and impressive. Between heaven's immense sea, Ga Choi island shows up beautifully, natural challenges, the weather which for hundreds of years, sometimes chicken stands proudly between sky and sea. Each dawn, the sun sometimes dyed red chicken to create shimmering beauty scene, vaguely. Photos of the island, Ga Choi gorgeous attracted a lot of tourists come and also the symbol of the House tourism Cage
2 hours 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
15:00 | 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Lan Ha Bay
17:00 | Sunset Party and Cooking Class Return to Aurora Cruise for a Sunset Party. Join our HAPPY HOUR: Buy 02 get 01 drink while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the sundeck. Cooking Class: The chef will guide you in making Traditional Vietnamese Fresh Spring rolls, which you'll get to savor afterward. 19:15 | Special: A romantic candlelit dinner served on the Sundeck (depends on weather conditions) featuring gourmet Vietnamese cuisine crafted by the cruise's 5-star chefs. 21:30 | After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as sing a song, enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable), massage (chargeable) and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat 22:00 | Overnight on board Aurora End of the first day's itinerary on board.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Cat Ba Island
4 stops
6
Lan Ha Bay
06:00: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session in the sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay. 06:15: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Cat Ba Island
06:45 | Explore Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay The transfer boat will take guests across Lan Ha Bay to the Viet Hai village. From there, guests will enjoy a short 5km bike ride to Viet Hai Village—a small, secluded village nestled within ancient forests and surrounded by the towering mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular among foreign visitors but has yet to attract the majority of tourists, preserving its untouched, pristine charm. 12:00 | Enjoy Lunch. Return to the transfer boat for lunch at the onboard restaurant.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
15:00: Walking or swimming at the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Lan Ha Bay
15:00 | Return to Aurora Cruise Back on Aurora, Cruise, where guests can enjoy, relax with sunset over Lan Ha Bay or experience therapeutic massage services right on board. 17:00 – 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class Participate in 2 activities: Sunset Party & Cooking Class. Join our HAPPY HOUR: Buy 02 get 01 drink while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the sundeck. 19:15 | Enjoy Dinner 21:30 | After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as sing a song, enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable), massage (chargeable) and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat 22:00 | Overnight on board Aurora
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
4 stops
10
Lan Ha Bay
06:00 | Taichi session Start your day with a Taichi session on the sundeck, taking in the tranquility of the bay. For a chance to see the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 - 6:00 AM, with guidance from the crew. 06:15| Light breakfast at the restaurant Enjoy light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise heads to the next destination.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Lan Ha Bay
06: 45 | Explore Dark and light cave by bamboo boat 08:00 | Return to the Aurora Cruise 09:15 | Check-out time Complete the check-out procedures, and return your room key to the reception. 09:30 | Early lunch at the restaurant A brunch is served as the cruise heads back to the harbor. Relax on the sundeck, taking in the serenity of the UNESCO World Heritage site. 10:40 | Return to Tuan Chau Port A transfer boat will return you to the Tuan Chau Harbor Waiting Lounge. 11:00 - 11:30: Bus will pick up comeback to Ha Noi
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Tuan Chau Island
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at the restaurant. 11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Hanoi
12:00 – 4:00 pm: Time for transfer from Halong to Hanoi. You will be dropped off at your hotel or meeting point.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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