Experience two days of active exploration in Northern Vietnam's breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, boating, and cycling around Viet Hai Ancient Village and Cat Ba National Park. Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, the less-explored part of the Ha Long Bay region. Learn how local fishermen live and work in Cai Beo floating village. Delve into the intriguing depths of Dark and Bright Cave on a kayak expedition. Pedal your way through picturesque landscapes of floating fishing villages. Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine on board the cruise.
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
7:00 - 7:30: Pick-up at hotels if located in the Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus departing to Lan Ha Bay with stopovers for refreshing en route. On the way, we will make some stops for a short break. Transferred by a ferry from Hai Phong City to Cat Ba Island and keep going to the Ben Beo Pier.
12.00 – 12.10: Welcome by our staff at the Cai Beo Cruise Port 12.30 – 13.00: Check-in the cruise, enjoy a welcome drink & cruise briefing. 13.30: Visit Pen Islet, a landmark associated with the image of a giant pen on the sea in the middle of Lan Ha Bay. 13.30 – 14.30: Have lunch while cruising to charming Lan Ha bay; admire the fascinating formations on the way. 15.00 – 17.00: Explore the magnificent quiet bay by kayaking through Dark and Bright Cave or just relaxing on a wild beach on the island. Swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach. 17.30 – 19.15: Return to our vessel for rejuvenation, relishing a serene time on the sundeck, and participating in an authentic Vietnamese cooking demonstration before savoring dinner onboard. Post-dinner: Have dinner BBQ onboard. Join squid fishing tour. Relax on the sundeck, or enjoy drinks at the bar. Sing karaoke and experience the wonderful sensation of soaking your feet in Himalayan salt rock. Overnight on board.
06.15 – 07.00: Greet the bay with a refreshing Tai Chi session. Admire the sunrise on Lan Ha Bay. 07.00 – 07.50: Savor the morning vista of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy breakfast in our cozy, Vietnamese-decorated dining area as we set course for Viet Hai fishing Village within the bay. 10.00: Check out of your cabin. Begin the cruise back to the port while savoring a set lunch. 11.00 – 11.30: Visit Turtle Islet, the icon of Lan Ha Bay, then you will marvel at Monkey Island, an extremely famous landmark in the Cat Ba Archipelago. 11.45 – 12.00: Disembark.
08.00 – 09.30: Embark on a cycling tour or electric car ride to explore the local life of a fishing village nestled on the island. Immerse yourself in the invigorating air, lush greenery, and the charming local life in the village of Viet Hai.
16:30: Back to Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour guide will drop you back at your hotel *Note: The order of visits during the cruise may be changed depending on local weather conditions.
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