Explore Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi 2-Day Cruise with Kayaking

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha bay

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
9h00 - 9h30 Bus will pick you up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to Hai Phong 
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
12h15Transfer by tender to cruise.

12h30 We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

13h00 Cruise proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Trung Trang Cave, Duong Xuyen Dao Cat Ba, Cat Ba Vietnam
14h15 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
17h00 Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming

17h45 Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

19h30 Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23h00 End of Day One program
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Luxury cruise

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
06h15 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.

7h45 You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay

9h30 Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out

10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

10h30 Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.

14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.