HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND

24 hrs on the Vega Cruise

Cruising – Kayaking – Biking – Enjoying a lovely night on the tranquil Lan Ha bay

Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Long bay – Lan Ha bay- anchor for overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

In the morning

-Approximately 08:00 - 08:30, our professional tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel (in the Old quarter area) for a 3-hour drive through the Red river Delta to Ha Long city.

11:30 arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island.

13:00 Vega crew warmly welcome you on the boat and enjoy a welcome tropical drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before room check in.

In the afternoon

13:30 enjoy fresh lunch on Vega cruise ( We can cater Vegetarian or Vegan food on your request)

-Cruise  on Ha Long bay, past beautiful rocky islands and clear blue sea and  the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long bay in the unique route heading to Lan Ha bay for kayaking and swimming.

-Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, pass by the Dark and Light cave, Frog lagoon, Ba Trai Dao beach, Stick islet, Buddhist statue stone….

-Arrive in Lan Ha bay, the biosphere reserved area of the world for kayaking and swimming.

-On each 2 – seat kayak, our tour guide will lead you through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages

-Paddle under a tunnel grotto a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes ). Here you can swim in the emerald waters or also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…

-Enjoy the sunset falling on the crystal bay.

In the evening

-Join a cooking class, our experienced chef will show you how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily demonstrate home for your family after this trip.

-Enjoy dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime.

-Squid fishing is a good choice to those who love night tranquility.

-Enjoy a peaceful lovely night on the bay

Inclusive services: Sharing transfer in a  29 seats bus or minivan, Deluxe sea view room on the Vega Unicharm cruise, full-time English speaking tour guide, kayak, entrance fees into Ha Long Bay – Lan ha Bay, meals (Lunch+ Dinner)

Day 02: Lan Ha bay –Viet Hai village – Ha Long bay  - Hanoi

 In the morning

06.00 At the crack of dawn, you can walk to the sun deck to experience a spectacular sunrise before having a light breakfast. (Breakfast time: 6.30AM-8.00 AM)

07:00 Tender boat to Cat Ba island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.

-Ride a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba.

-Visit local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school…

-Afterward cycling back and tender to return to the cruise.

-Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the large sundeck chairs.

-10:30 check out and start cruising on another route throughout thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious unique pictures meanwhile enjoying our tasteful brunch.

-12:00 arrive back at Ha Long dock

In the afternoon

12:10 disembark, say goodbye Ha Long Bay and drive back to Hanoi.

-Estimated to arrive in Hanoi between 15:00 – 15:30

-We will drop you back to Vega office  or to your hotel. (in the old quarter)

Inclusive services: Sharing transfer in a  29 seats bus or minivan, bike, full time English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, meals (Breakfast + Lunch ) 

Note: The above tour itinerary is subject to be changed due to the tide/weather or the policy of the bay administration board.

Not includes:

- Beverage

- Tips to the tour guide, driver and crew

- Personal expenses

- All other services are not mentioned

Policies for children:

- Children under 5 - year old get free of charge for sharing bed with parents (note: one child in a room, the second child will have to pay 50% of adult)

- Children from 5 - year old to 9 years sharing bed with parents pay 75% of the tour price

- Children from 10 - year old and above pay 100% of the tour price