DAY ONE: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO
8:00 – 8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina,
Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).
12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for
refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise
briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine
Restaurant.
12:40 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the
limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and
remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the
weather), or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and
Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural
beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal clear
waters of the bay.
17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a
cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in
an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing.
The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard
DAY TWO: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU – HANOI
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy
the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
9:00 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey.
12:10 While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of
our lounge
14:00 If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you
to your hotel in Hanoi.
Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic
conditions, or regulation of Port authorities. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area,
but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your
understanding.
Inclusions:
• Welcome drink
• Tender/ Speedboat transfer
• Complimentary fresh seasonal fruit water bottle, tea & coffee in rooms
• All meals included: 1 lunch, 1 fine dining dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch de luxe
• Music, bars and art gallery
• Cookery demonstrations
• Vovinam session, games, gym, swimming pool, library
• Outdoor Lounge, Song Hong Lounge, Pool Bar, Le Tonkin Restaurant & Bar,
L’indochine Restaurant & Bar
• Beach activities such as swimming, kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
• All cabins with bathtubs & showers, private balcony with full ocean views
• English-speaking experience manager and cruise director on board
• Free Wi-Fi
• All sightseeing tickets
• Service charges and government tax
Exclusions:
• Pick-up, drop-off and transfer services
• Airfares
• Personal expenses
• Visa arrangements
• Other services
Yash Shah –
We had such a fantastic day exploring Ha Long Bay! The tour guide was very informative from the minute we left Hanoi and for the whole duration of the trip. He was king and had a great sense of humor, and honestly made the day even more enjoyable! Ha Long Bay is such a beautiful place and I honestly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to visit Vietnam!