Embarking on a multi-day journey through Halong Bay aboard a five-star luxury cruise offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse in the breathtaking beauty and rich culture of this UNESCO World Heritage site. This type of trip is perfect for those looking to go beyond the usual tourist routes, delving into the heart of Halong Bay and exploring its lesser-known neighbor, Lan Ha Bay.
Throughout the journey, guests enjoy an exceptional experience, with world-class amenities and personalized services that cater to every need. Each day brings new adventures, such as kayaking through serene rivers, exploring traditional floating villages, or discovering mysterious limestone caves that have been shaped by centuries of natural forces.
Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street
and Le Thanh Tong Street
08.15 – 08.45: Pick up from the Old Quarter Hanoi.
11.45 – 12.00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises. 12.45 – 13.00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 13.00 – 13.15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16.00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17.30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstrations (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit. 19.00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08.00: Transfer to a day boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo...you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people. 12.30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on a day boat.
13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover bay by yourself and swimming in the blue water. Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.
16.30: Return to cruise, time for relaxing. 17.30: Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit. 19.00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
06:00: Enjoy the sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07.00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09.15: Back to our Cruise, relax before checking out. 10.00: Lunch is served on board.
12.00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15.00 – 15.30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
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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