Lan Ha Bay – The captivating beauty with a cruise on the Venezia boat (2 days / 1 night)

Program description

• Day 01: Hanoi / Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Cat Ba – Lan Ha Bay

  Departure for Cat Ba around 8:00 AM with the boat company’s shared vehicle. Enjoy a 4-hour journey by road, offering exceptional views of picturesque villages and the vast rice fields of the Red River Delta. A stop is scheduled along the way to stretch your legs. Then, we continue to the port, where the boat crew will be eagerly awaiting your arrival.

  At 12:15 PM, you will be welcomed on board with a complimentary drink. A crew member and the boat guide will provide a briefing on the itinerary and safety instructions.

  At 12:30 PM, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch before continuing our journey through the islets. These impressive limestone karst formations rise dramatically from the sea. This area is well-preserved, as few cruise ships take the route passing by Cat Ba Island, Coc Ngoi Islet, and Cua Dong toward the Ba Trai Dao area.

  At 2:30 PM, our cruise will sail across Lan Ha Bay, a region surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. You will explore the Dark & Bright Cave and the islets by kayak, discovering the wild and mysterious beauty at the heart of this World Heritage site, while also enjoying a refreshing swim in the bay’s crystal-clear waters.

  At 3:30 PM, take time to simply enjoy swimming. Immersing yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the bay is a magnificent experience.

  At 4:45 PM, upon returning to the boat, you can admire the stunning sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. On board, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a traditional cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to prepare Vietnamese spring rolls. In the early evening, the boat offers its “Happy Hour.”

  At 7:00 PM, dinner will be served. Savor delicious local dishes prepared and served by our wonderful onboard staff. It will be a delightful meal in a romantic and intimate atmosphere.

  At 9:00 PM, enjoy the view of Lan Ha Bay at night from the sundeck. Relax with a drink at the bar, try your hand at night squid fishing, and enjoy a fun karaoke session with friends and family. Overnight on board.

  NOTE: – Non-private junk, English-speaking guide on board – The excursion program is subject to possible modifications by the junk company and weather conditions.

• Day 02: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba – Hanoi / Ninh Binh

  06:00 – Start your day off right by capturing unique moments with your camera, or by delighting in the sunrise spectacle from your cabin window or the sundeck.

  07:00 – Enjoy a refined breakfast while being surrounded by the enchanting and peaceful beauty of Lan Ha Bay.

  08:30 – Transfer to a small boat to explore Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island. A bicycle ride (you may also choose an electric cart) through a tunnel of tropical forest will take you to a village nestled in the heart of a national park. There, you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional house, interact with the local residents in their daily life, and discover their homes and even the village school. Return to the boat for check-out procedures.

  10:45 – On the way back, savor a delicious lunch.

  11:45 – We will head towards the pier located in the south of the bay, where our guests will disembark.

  12:00 – Unfortunately, it is time to leave the boat and take the road back to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.

  Upon your arrival in Hanoi / Ninh Binh, transfer to your hotel.