Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights is one of the best ways to enjoy your Vietnam Holiday. Experience Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay, on a V’Spirit Classic Cruise, one of the best cruises available. You will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about its history and local people…
Day 1: Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Caves – Overnight Area (L/D)
| 09h00 – 09h30 | Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic drive to Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. |
| 12h00 – 12h30 | Embark the V’Spirit Premier Cruise at Cat Hai port. Savor a welcome drink and cruise briefing. |
| 13h00 – 14h00 | Sit down in the dining room for a delicious lunch and a scrolling view of the wonderfully unique limestone towers outside the windows. |
| 15h15 – 17h15 | On sampan boats, some residents of the bay will show us their home by taking us to the Dark & Bright caves, two gorgeous caverns with a vast and enclosed lake on the other side. Swimming is also available here. |
| 17h00 – 18h45 | Return to the V’Spirit Premier Cruise to catch the daily spectacle of a gorgeous sunset, as well as happy hour at the bar. |
| 19h00 | Along with a fantastic dinner, we have a very special performance of traditional Vietnamese music in the dining room. Before you retire to your cabin, perhaps you would like to head to the bar, the spa or join the crew for some squid fishing. |
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao Beach – Overnight Area (B/L/D)
| 06h30 – 07h00 | For the early risers amongst our passengers, we will be holding a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Join our onboard tai chi teacher as they take you through the basic steps. |
| 07h15 – 08h30 | An excellent breakfast served in the dining room will come before you board the day boat and head over to Cat Ba Island. |
| 09h00 – 11h00 | In the secluded eastern area of Cat Ba, we find the village of Viet Hai. We will take a walking tour around the gorgeous village and its attractively wild borders. After this, we take bicycles around the rainforest and rice fields of the local farmers. |
| 12h00 – 13h30 | Get back to the day boat, enjoy lunch while floating serenely on the water. |
| 13h30 – 15h30 | Next area is Ba Trai Dao area. Take advantage of the tranquility here to kayak and swim in the remarkable quietness. |
| 16h00 | After a relaxing time on the day boat, rejoin the V’Spirit Premier Cruise and head back to the enchanting overnight area while happy hour begins again. |
| 19h00 | Dinner will be yet another delicious offering from the chef. Take the evening as you like afterwards, perhaps this is by playing board games, opting for a massage treatment or simply relaxing back in the cabin. |
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau – Hanoi (B/L)
| 06h00 – 06h30 | Begin your new day with the Tai Chi session on the top deck, run by our onboard Tai Chi teacher as the sunrise greets us from behind the mountains. |
| 07h00 – 08h00 | Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay. |
| 08h15 – 08h45 | Experience some fantastic kayaking to discover the lovely Tra Bau area. Visit a fishing farm and socialize with the resident fishermen in order to know more about their life and how they work every day. |
| 09h00 – 11h30 | Return to the ship and enjoy the cooking demonstration put on by our talented chef as they give you an insight into Vietnamese cuisine, then sit down for a lovely lunch buffet, on our approach to the harbour. |
| 11h45 – 12h00 | Stepping off the V’Spirit Premier Cruise at the harbour, we board the bus and head back to Hanoi. |
| 14h30 – 15h00 | Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends. |
Combine Halong Bay with other tours in North Vietnam: Northern Vietnam Tours
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PRICE PER CABIN
| Cabin Type | Double/Twin | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite Balcony | Please contact | TBA |
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| Senior Suite Balcony | Please contact | TBA | |
| Grand Suite Balcony | Please contact | TBA | |
| (USD279 per person bases on twin sharing cabin) | |||
What to bring?
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Block
- Wide Brim Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Swim Suits
- Camera
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original valid passport is required upon on-board check-in.
Inclusions
- Welcome drink, cold or warm handkerchief
- Luxury en-suite bathroom cabin
- All meals on boat: 2 days (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
- Two bottles of water in cabin
- English speaking tour guide onboard
- Entrance & Sightseeing fees
- Kayaking, Swimming & Sampan boat
- Dinner with traditional music performance
- Night squid fishing
- Cooking demonstration
- Tai Chi
- Insurance, taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- Beverages, Tips & Personal expenses
- Massage and Spa
- Bank charge (for payment by credit card)
- Airfares
- All other services not clearly mentioned above.
Notes
- Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
- Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
- A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard…
- What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellents
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.