ITINERARY
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
DAY 1: HA NOI – TUAN CHAU HABOR – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT
CAVE ( L,D )
8h00 – 8h30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transfer to Tuan Chau by shuttle bus (If the transfer is booked with Velar Of The Seas Cruise)
Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in the Old Quarter, our car will pick up
at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.
11h45: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.
11h45- 12h30: Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the seas cruise.
12h30: The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.
13h15: Enjoy a fabulous lunch in our restaurant. During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.
After lunchtime, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15h15 – 16h00 Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.
16h30 – 17h00: Enjoy swimming in the private emerald water.
17h00 We return to Velar of the seas cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama.
Don’t miss the Happy Hour at our bar as well.
After that, the captain will let the cruise stop at a quite area of the bay.
19h00: A special dinner of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.
20h45: In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games, squid fishing, singing karaoke …Overnight onboard
DAY2: VISIT VIET HAI VILLAGE – KAYAK IN LAN HA BAY ( B,L,D )
06h00 Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.
06h30-07h00. Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
08h00: You will join a day cruise and transfer to Viet Hai, a small village in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains. The village is situated in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, which belongs to Cat Hai district of Hai Phong city.
10h00. Upon arrival, take a bike ride along the small path through the rain forests Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way, stop at the village to relax, and visit an ancient local house which is made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc… Arrive at Viet Hai, visit some local houses to learn about the culture, customs and daily life of the local people.
12h00. Back to the day cruise for a visit to Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on board.
13h30. The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing white sand, very quiet and fewer tourists, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activity.
14h45. Get on the day cruise for a transfer back and back to Velar of the Seas Cruise.
16h30. We return to Velar of the Sea Cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama
Don’t miss the Happy Hour at our bar as well.
After that, the captain will let the cruise stop at a quiet area of the bay.
19:00. A special dinner of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.
20:45. In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games, squid fishing, singing karaoke …
Overnight on boar
DAY 3: TRA BAU – LAN HA BAY – HANOI ( B,L )
06:00. Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.
06:30-07:15. Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
07:20- 8:20. Explore Lan Ha bay by doing kayaking around Tra Bau Floating Village
09:00-09:30. It’s time to pack your things, do the check-out procedure. Make sure not to forget your belongings.
10:00. Enjoy brunch on the cruise.
10:45. Travel on a tender boat back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Make your farewell to the crew.
11:45- 12:00. Get into the shuttle bus for a return to Hanoi.
15:00- 15.30. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (If the transfer is booked with Velar of the Seas cruise). End of services.
TOUR INFORMATION
INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights in Velar of the seas cruise
- 07 meals included: 02 Breakfast and 3 lunches + 2 dinner
- Complimentary mineral water onboard (01 bottle/pax/day)
- Sightseeing fees.
- Onboard insurance and service charges.
- Kayaking
EXCLUSIONS
- Transfers to and from Halong Bay, VISA service …
- Airfare, Visa,
- Beverages, spa and personal expenses.
- VAT
- All services not clearly mentioned
