Maya Halong-Cat Ba Cruise 2 days 1 night

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY ONE : HANOI – Highway HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)

Stop At: Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
9h30- 10h00: You will be pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway Hai Phong to Gia Luan Port, Haiphong 

11h3012h00: Transfer by tender to the MAYA CRUISE. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.

12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the CRUISE and then check in, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12h40: MAYA CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit.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 Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.

15h00: We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature. You can do kayaking or swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.

17h30: Returning MAYA 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: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food and served 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.

Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on 

Maya Cruise Halong 

Day 2: DAY 2 : HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,L)

Stop At: Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
06h00: Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast.

Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Toi Sang cave is situated.

9h30: Visit then return MAYA CRUISE for check-out

10h00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

11h35: We return to habour

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2h10: We bid farewell at Gia Luan port, this is the end of the program.

14h00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Duration: 2 hours

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