The trip is most highlighted with Viet Hai old Fishing village and an extremely large pristine area of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay. Where you can immerse yourself in the wildness and freshness of the bay. It is also a place where you can learn a lot about the lives of the indigenous people here. Along with the schedule, there are activities not to be missed, such as cycling, kayaking, and canoeing. You will never feel disappointed or bored with this trip
DAY 1: HA LONG BAY- LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/SWIMMING)
08:00: Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (If you book transfer service)
11:30 – 12:00 The crew members of Lotus Luxury cruise will welcome you at our waiting lough No.28 A, Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh .
12:00 – 12:30 Get on Tender Boat to Lotus Luxury Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure. 13:00 – 13:15 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15:00 – 15:30 Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled, poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the cool atmosphere on Lotus Luxury sundeck.
17:30 –18:30 Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY TWO GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset over Lan Ha Bay.
19:00 Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing programat the main deck or relax on the sundesk and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge)….Overnight on boat.
DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
06:00 am – 06:30 am Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise.
06:30 am Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfas is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:30 am Discover Cat Ba Island- Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route.You will be transferred to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay. You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village – a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike, through vast rice fields. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw, mud, bamboo … find out the lives of local people.
12:00 am : Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes the restaurant.
02:00 pm : The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area – Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing white sand, very quiet and less tourists, you are free to swim here.
04:30 pm : Return to Cruise. You will be watching the sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.
05:30 pm – 06:00 pm: Come back to our cruise and participate in our Cooking Class. Take photos and relax with “Happy Hour”: Promotion for drinks. 07:00 pm Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Cruise. 08:30 pm Enjoy the nightlife of Ha Long Bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music,enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke and relax on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony.
DAY :3 LAN HA BAY- SANG TOI CAVE -TUAN CHAU
6:00-6:30 Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising up beyond the horizon. 6:15 -7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
7:30 We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
9:30 Back to Gia Luan Habor by bus transfer, then our tender boat drop you off to the main boat, you can have a quick showing packing your luggages and check carefully all the belongings before check out your cabin.
10:00 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.
11:00 You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi
15:00 – 16:00 Car service will take you back to Hanoi. At the End of tour!
***Special notes: Itinerary maybe changed due to bad Weather, tidy or others issues. Timing on it same to be not absolutely fixed. Customer enjoy trip should be advised by our Cruise Manage to make sure security- Safety and Strong Your health!
What’s included
Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking,
English/ Vietnamese speaking guide onboard
Luxury accommodation, shower
Welcome drink
Meals onboard: 02 lunches, 1 brunch, 02 dinner and 02 breakfast
All transfer by tender boat during the trip when required.
Insurance on-board
Fishing equipment
What’s excluded
Drinks
Tips for tour guide and driver
Personal expenses
Air tickets and transportation from the airport
Transfer service by car or special
Other drinks and tobacco
Other expenses not listed above
Note: The schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the reason of force majeure, weather conditions or emergency decisions from Government (Managment Department of Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay.)
Children policy
Children: 0 – 4 years old are charged free sharing room with parents. From 2nd Children: Charge 50% Sharing bed with parrent
Children: 5 – 10 years old: Charge 50% and share the bed with parent.
Children from 11 years old: Charge 100% Adult date
Children age will be calculated following the information in the passport
Extra bed policy
Your cabin is set as 1 King Size bed or 2 Single bed. Please register when making booking with us.
When you request and extra bed for extra person, adult rate will be calculated.
Information required:
Before traveling with Lotus D’Orient Cruise, the below information is required at least 1 day prior to arrival date:
Passport information of all members
Food requirement: vegetarian , extra food or something else
Occasion setup: Honeymoon cabin, special cabin decoration…
Phone number of driver (when you don’t book transfer service with us)
The latest time to meet us at our office will be 11.45am. We will not responsible for any late or something without pre-notice. No refund will be applied.