Language
English, Vietnamese
Best season
Summer time (from April to October)
Transportation
bus/car pick-up, cruise
Meals
lunch and dinner as describe in the itinerary
Tour type
Cruise tour
Group Size
10-99
Destinations
Lan Ha bay
Activities
Beach and Water sports, Boating & Rafting, Culinary, Cultural experiences, Photography & sightseeing
Trip Type
Cruise Tours, Family Tours, Green Tours, Historic & Cultural Tours, Outdoor Activities Tours
Trip Tag
Lan Ha bay

Overview

The 3-day, 2-night tour of Lan Ha Bay begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi and a drive to the Got ferry terminal in Hai Phong. After boarding the cruise and checking in, guests can enjoy lunch while exploring Halong Bay. The cruise continues to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay, where visitors can go kayaking or swimming. Dinner is served on board, and guests can participate in a traditional cooking class before enjoying the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Day two includes a Tai Chi session, a bicycle trip through Viet Hai village, and free kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay. The tour ends on day three with a canoe trip to explore the bay before heading back to Hanoi.

Highlights

Explore the beautiful Lan Ha Bay, a separate part of Halong Bay
Try kayaking or swimming in the crystal-clear water of Ba Trai Dao or Tra Bau areas
Enjoy a traditional cooking class onboard the cruise
Watch the magnificent sunset and landscape of the bay at night
Visit Viet Hai village and bike through rainforests and dark tunnels
Visit Lan Ha Bay and free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area
Try the authentic local liquor "Ba Kich liquor"
Enjoy Tai Chi sessions on the sundeck
Canoe and explore the Toi Sang sea cave area
Experience the Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

Day 1 :

Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha bay (-/L/D)

09:00-09:30: Meet you at the hotel in Hanoi to take the new highway to Got ferry terminal (Hai Phong) where we arrive at around 11:30.
12:00: Board the cruise
12:15: You will be welcomed onboard: enjoy a welcome drink, receive cruise briefing, and safety instructions, and then check-in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12:40: The cruise proceeds to Da Chong islet. Have lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan.
15:00: We progress to the Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay, a separate part of Halong Bay. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area (Visiting Ba Trai Dao from October to May. From June to September, visit the Tra Bau area, which belongs to Lan Ha Bay. Tra Bau is also one of the ideal destinations for kayaking and swimming. Come here, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in blue water.)
18:00: It’s time to try the authentic well-known local liquor as “Ba Kich liquor” (Morinda officinalis). This is a kind of wealthy and tasty liquor which is really highly recommended liquor in Viet Nam. You might never forget this lovely purple liquor.
18:30: Returning to the cruise, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes.
19:30: Deluxe dinner is served.
21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant.
Overnight on board.

Day 2 :

Lan Ha bay (B/L/D)

06:00: The day starts early onboard with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
Coffee, tea, and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
08:30: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnels.
An optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on the day boat.
13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit).
16:00: Return to the cruise. You will join a traditional cooking class.
19:30: Deluxe dinner is served.
21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, or watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Night on board.

Day 3 :

Lan Ha bay – Hanoi (B/-/-)

06:00: Start your new day with Tai-chi class on the sundeck; Breakfast on the boat. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Toi Sang sea cave is situated.
09:30: You will be back onboard for check-out procedures
10:00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
11:35: Arrive at the pier
14:00: Back to hotel in Hanoi.