HALONG – LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND 3DAYS/2NIGHTS (1 night on Vega Cruise + Homestay )

HALONG – LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND 3DAYS/2NIGHTS (1 night on Vega Cruise + Homestay )

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Tour Type:HA LONG ON VEGA CRUISE, Our Bestselling tours HL
  • Language:English

 

3 DAYS EXPLORING HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLANDCruising – Kayaking – Biking – Trekking – Peaceful Nights Amid the Beauty of Lan Ha Bay

 

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG – LAN HA BAY ON VEGA LEGEND CRUISE

(Scenic Cruising – Kayaking – Swimming – Sunset – Overnight on Lan Ha Bay)

08:00 – 08:30 Our professional tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Red River Delta towards Ha Long City, with a short break along the way.

11:45 – 12:00 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour and prepare to embark on your unforgettable journey through Ha Long and Lan Ha.

12:30 – Step aboard the cruise and receive a warm welcome from our Vega crew. Relax with a refreshing tropical welcome drink while enjoying the pleasant atmosphere on deck before checking into your cabin.

13:00 – Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch on board as the cruise begins its journey through the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request.

- Discover a quieter and less-traveled side of Ha Long Bay, away from the main tourist routes – ideal for guests with a passion for nature and exploration. Cruise past Frog Lagoon, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Stick Islet and Buddhist Statue Rock before reaching the tranquil waters of Lan Ha Bay, part of the internationally recognized Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve

- Board a two-person kayak and follow your guide through narrow passages between towering karst mountains, peaceful lagoons and traditional floating fishing areas. Depending on the tide, paddle beneath a natural tunnel grotto to discover a stunning hidden lagoon surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs. Return to the cruise in the late afternoon and watch the sun slowly set on Lan Ha.

- Relax on the Sun Deck with Happy Hour drinks, enjoy the magical colors of sunset and take part in a Vietnamese cooking class. - Enjoy a seafood barbecue dinner while the cruise anchors in a peaceful area of Lan Ha Bay. After dinner, relax under the stars or try squid fishing before enjoying a restful night on the bay.

Inclusive services: Sharing transfer in a 35 seats bus or minivan, deluxe sea view room on the Vega Legend cruise, full-time English speaking tour guide, kayak, cooking class, entrance fees into Ha Long bay – Lan Ha bay, meals (Lunch+ Dinner)

 

DAY 02: CAT BA ISLAND ADVENTURE & HOMESTAY

Cycling – Local Village – Trekking – Cave – Kayak.

7:45 – Sunrise & Breakfast. Start your morning on the Sun Deck with a beautiful sunrise or some light exercise, followed by a buffet breakfast at the onboard restaurant.

09:00 - Take a tender to Cat Ba Island and begin a scenic cycling journey along a peaceful route surrounded by lush forests and beautiful coastal scenery. Arrive at Viet Hai Village, a charming traditional village nestled in a tranquil valley within Cat Ba National Park. Spend time discovering the peaceful rhythm of local life, visiting traditional houses made of bamboo and wood, and learning about the villagers’ daily activities, customs and way of living. May also visit the local primary school.

10:15 – Trekking to Hai Quan Peak, Highlight of the Day. Get ready for the day’s most exciting adventure: a 2.5–3hour trek through the primeval forest to conquer Peak. Follow winding forest trails, climb rugged natural stone steps and make your way through dense tropical vegetation as the trail gradually leads towards the summit. The effort is rewarded with one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the entire journey. From Hai Quan Peak, enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view stretching across Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay – three magnificent bays visible from a single viewpoint. With endless limestone islands, emerald waters and dramatic landscapes spreading out below, this is undoubtedly the highlight of the day and one of the best photo opportunities of the entire cruise journey.

12:45 – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take a well-deserved break after the morning trek.

13:45 – Continue through the forest to explore Bat Cave (Military Hospital Cave) and discover an ancient cave.

15:00 – Take an electric buggy back to Viet Hai Pier and continue the adventure by kayak. Paddle through Tai Keo Cave, Luon Cave and peaceful hidden lagoons, surrounded by impressive limestone formations. Swimming and relaxing on sand

17:30 – Return to Viet Hai village after an unforgettable day exploring the natural beauty, local culture and spectacular landscapes of Cat Ba Island. Check in Whisper Nature Bungalow and Homestay.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, sharing the experience with members of the local community. Overnight in a truly unique setting, surrounded by pristine forest and the soothing sound of flowing streams.

Inclusive services: Biking trekking, tour guide, entrance fees, meals (B, L, D), Mountain view room at Whisper Nature Bungalow

 

DAY 03 – A RELAXING MORNING.

Sunrise – Swimming – Fishing – Relaxing – Scenic Cruising

07:30 Enjoy breakfast featuring local cuisine, followed by free time to stroll around the village. 08:00 check out and cycle back to Viet Hai Pier. Board the Vega Legend Cruise, anchored in Lan Ha Bay, and continue the journey back to Ha Long.

10:30 Complete the check-out procedure while the cruise begins its leisurely journey back towards Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a final scenic cruise through a magnificent landscape of limestone islands and islets rising from the sea.

Enjoy a farewell buffet lunch on board as the cruise gently sails through the spectacular scenery of Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. Take this final opportunity to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, admire the bay before returning to the harbour.

11:50 – 12:00 Arrive back at Tuan Chau Harbour and disembark from the cruise.

Estimated arrival in Hanoi between 15:30 and 16:00, marking the end of a memorable 3-day journey

Inclusive services: Shared transfer by 35 seat bus or minivan, full time English speaking tour guide and meals (Breakfast + Lunch)

Exclusive service: Personal things, all types of drinks, tip for tour guide and crew.

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

PRICE :

Room Combination                                        Price (USD)

Deluxe Sea View Room + Homestay      $250/person

Charm Balcony Room + Homestay        $275/person

Single Supplement      +$55

 

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Itinerary

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Your hotel (in the Old quarter area)

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

Day 02: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba island – Trekking in Cat Ba National Park - Overnight at the hotel

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: 6.30 am-8.00 am)

07:10 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 a local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school…

-Back to Vega cruise and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha bay pass by floating fishing villages of Cai Beo to Cat Ba island then a car drive up to the central of the park for trekking.

-A moderate trek into the park up to Ngu Lam peak (the trek up and down takes 2,5-3 hours depending). At the summit you will obtain a universal view of Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long bay. Triple scenes in your one Photo shot! that is amazing

-Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave.

-Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon

-Walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes…from the beach Cat Co 1 to Cat Co 3.

-Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments.

-Afterwards back to the hotel.

Day 03: Cat Ba Island – You can extend to go to Hanoi/Ninh Binh (2 options)

Option 1: Go back to Hanoi

- Breakfast at the hotel

- A boat to take you to the cruise and you cruise back to Halong bay with lunch on boat and bus back to Hanoi – you will arrive in Hanoi at 15:00-15:30

Option 2: You can extend to go to Hanoi/Ninh Binh…

- Breakfast at the hotel

- Free time to discover Cat Ba island/the Cannon Fort mountain/Peaceful beaches…

11:30 check out for a bus trip to Hanoi. (Depending on your plan, you can take the bus leaves Cat Ba island at 07:30/09:00/12:00/16:00)

- After 3 hours of drive along the coastal road/ferry trip/highway, you will arrive in Hanoi.

End the tour in the old quarter of Hanoi.

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