Day 1: Hanoi-Tuan Chau Harbor-Lan Ha Bay-Dark & Bright Cave (Lunch/Dinner)
08:00-08:30. You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transferred to Tuan Chau harbor by shuttle bus (If the transfer is booked with Velar of the Sea Cruise).
11:45. Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.
11:45 - 12:30. Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the Sea Cruise.
12:30. The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing. 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.
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14:30-16:00. Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.
16:30-17:00. Enjoy swimming in the private emerald water.
17:00. We return to Velar of the Seas Cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstrations, sunset parties 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 onboard
Day 2: Visit Viet Hai village, Kayak in Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
06:00. Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.
06:45-07:30. Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
08:00- 08:15. 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.
10:00. 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.
12:00. Back to the day cruise for a visit to Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on board.
13:30. 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.
15:15- 15:30. Get on the day cruise for a transfer back and back to Velar of the Seas Cruise.
16:30. 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 onboard
Day 3 : Lan Ha bay-Tuan Chau Harbor-Hanoi (Breakfast/Brunch)
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.
Special note : Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions
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