HERITAGE CRUISES

ITINERARY HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT ON HERITAGE CRUISES:

DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - HA LONG 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.
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. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant
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 kars formations rising out of the sea. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ship use this route.
15.00: The cruise 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 cock-tail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.  Activities  include  afernoon  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 2: HA LONG BAY - HANOI

6.00: Start the day with a session of  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 ship for checkout.
10.00: Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the harbour.
11.35: Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
12.10: Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service
14.00: Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.

ITINERARY HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI VILLAGE, CAT BA NATIONAL PARK AND BA HAM 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ON HERITAGE CRUISES:

DAY 1: HANOI - HAIPHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

9.15: You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (arrive about 11:30). You 
will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
12.15: Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome  drink  as you  receive  a  cruise  briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite.
Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
12.40: Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. Afer  lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
15.00: Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
17.30: Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Tonkin. Options include a tea ceremony or wine tasting, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
19.30: A memorable dining experience at the restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
21.30: Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant. 
The bars are open late.

DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE, CAT BA NATIONAL PARK AND BA HAM

6.00: Practise Vovinam on the sundeck at sunrise, followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
8.30: Transfer to a day boat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride through a rainforest tunnel  that  leads  to  a  rice-field  vista.  Visit  a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people. Back to the day boat to visit Bai Tu Long Bay. 
Lunch is served on the day boat.
13.30: Visit Bai Tu Long Bay where you can go bamboo boating, kayaking or swimming at Ba Ham  Lake,  enclosed  by  vertical  cliffs  (weather permitting).
16.00: Return to the Heritage Cruises boat and join a traditional cookery class. Watch the sun set over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy cocktails, beer or fine wine as the sky changes color.
19.30: Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.

DAY 3: CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO - HANOI

6.00: Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. Then take the bamboo boats to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
9.30: Return to the boat for checkout.
10.00: Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the harbor.
11.35: Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
12.10: Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service