ITINERARY HA LONG - LAN HA BAY 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ON AQUA OF THE SEAS CRUISE:
DAY 1: HANOI - TUAN CHAU PORT - HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY / TRA BAU - KAYAK - SUNSET PARTY (Lunch Buffet, Set Menu Dinner)
08.00 - 09.00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
12.00: You come to the waiting room at No 11 Tuan Chau international port – AQUA OF THE SEAS Reception will assist you with check-in procedures at the Customs area.
12.30: You will board a speedboat to move to AQUA OF THE SEAS Cruise to admire the mysterious beauty of Halong Bay – Vinh Lan Ha.
The captain – manager and crew members on board our AQUA OF THE SEAS will greet you with a welcome drink – safety instructions on board before handing over your room keys.
13.00: Enjoy lunch at the restaurant - panoramic view at Lan Ha Bay.
16.00: AQUA OF THE SEAS yacht moves near Ba Trai Dao (or Vung Tra Bau) beach in Lan Ha Bay with 400 large and small islands here.
Kayaking - bathing is the ideal activity when coming to the bay.
17.00: Returning to AQUA OF THE SEAS cruise, guests are free to rest on the yacht – do not miss the sundeck area to catch the sunset.
17.15: Enjoy afternoon tea or join a Vietnamese cooking class
19.30: You are served dinner in a luxurious and romantic restaurant space
21.30: Enjoy the magical view of Lan Ha Bay at night at the bar, karaoke or on the sundeck – squid fishing near the night will help you relax – have a good night’s sleep
Overnight on AQUA OF THE SEAS
DAY 2: TAICHI - LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI VILLAGE - KAYAK - BA TRAI ĐAO (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6.30: You participate in the exercise session (Tai chi) on the sundeck AQUA OF THE SEAS, watch the sunrise in the fresh air and the romantic scenery on Lan Ha Bay.
07.30 - 10.30: Enjoy breakfast while the ship continues to move through the large and small islands in the bay.
You take a rest first and prepare to transfer to a transfer ship to continue the journey to beautiful and unspoiled spots on Lan Ha Bay.
Visit Viet Hai Village to Cat Ba Forest Biosphere Reserve.
Your guide will take you to Viet Hai Village, Then ride a bicycle to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the village roads and through the tropical forests. You also visit the house of a local family to see the daily life of the local people. Take the time to learn or relax with a “fish” massage.
11.45: Back to the yacht to prepare lunch
12.30: Enjoy lunch with specialties in Cat Ba.
14.00: After lunch, you continue your journey further in Lan Ha Bay. Explore the fishing village by kayaking or be a fisherman at Quay To Area (or alternatively swim on Ba Trai Dao natural beach.)
15.30: Return to AQUA OF THE SEAS Cruise. On the go, sunset party & bake with salors.
Free time to relax
After dinner, you have a rest – enjoy drinks at the outdoor bar, admire the bay at night, you can participate in fishing, squid fishing on the side of the yacht or singing Karaoke in the restaurant area.
Overnight on AQUA OF THE SEAS
DAY 3: TAICHI - DARK & BRIGHT CAVE - TUAN CHAU HARBOR (Brunch)
06.30: You participate in the Tai Chi session on the sundeck AQUA OF THE SEAS Cruise – watch the sunrise in the fresh air and dreamy scenery along with gentle music on Lan Ha Bay – a new day begins.
06.45: Have breakfast
07.30 - 08.45: Continue the journey to the Dark & Bright Cave. You are free to rest – you can sit on a bamboo boat rowed by locals, visit and explore wild beauty here.
09.30: You check-out procedures
10.00: Have a lunch
11.50 - 12.00: AQUA OF THE SEAS cruise come back to Tuan Chau harbor – ending the cruise on the bay. The car will take you back to Hanoi.