Heritage Cruise 2 days 1 nights visit Lan Ha Bay depart from Hanoi Old Quarter

DAY ONE: HANOI – HAIPHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO

9:15 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (arrival about 11:30). You will see the longest bridge over water in Southeast Asia, and be welcomed at our lounge for refreshments before boarding for the cruise.

Midday Transfer by speedboat to Heritage Cruises Cat Ba Archipelago.

12:15 Our cruise director will welcome you on board. Over a welcome drink there will be a cruise briefing and safety instructions before checking into your suite.

12:40 Cruise to Da Chong Islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built more than a century ago by the French. After lunch, continue to Gia Luan Lagoon with its limestone karst formations rising out of the sea. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.

15:00 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches 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 swim in the clear waters of the bay.

17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Activities include afternoon tea and wine tasting, and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery 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, or watch a movie in the restaurant. The bars are open until late.

DAY TWO: HALONG BAY – HANOI

6:00 Help set the sails and practise Vovinam on the sundeck. After a light breakfast, head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.

9:30 Return to the boat for checkout.

10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to base.

11:35 Return to Got Harbor and disembark for your onward journey.

12:10 While waiting for your pick-up service to Hanoi, 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.