ITINERARY HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - VAN BOI BAY - CAT BA ISLAND TOUR 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ON MON CHÉRI CRUISES:
DAY 1: HANOI - GOT PIER - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (Lunch, Dinner)
09.00 - 09.30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the harbor for the cruise
(at additional charge if required).
12.00: We arrive at the office at Got Pier, Cat Hai, Hai Phong where you will be welcomed by our crew.
12.30: Embark Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in Mon Cheri's luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
15.30: We arrive at Dark and Bright Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to Mon Chéri Cruises, followed by swimming near the ship.
17.30: Get to the top deck where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party.
Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat)
19:15: A great dining experience awaits you with a live charming music performance
20.45 - 0.00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.
Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - VAN BOI BAY - CAT BA ISLAND ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6.15: It is perfect to prepare for your energetic day in the early morning to admire the marvelous sunrise while attending the Tai Chi class on the top deck.
07.00: Light Breakfast is served in the restaurant
8.00: Start going sightseeing.
After about 15 minutes moving by bus, you will have 20 to 30 minutes involved in biking activity through Cat Ba National Park (optional)
Bus is available for those do not want to join or cannot be capable to join this activity.
9.30: Visit Cat Ba Town to see the local people activities.
After biking through Cat Ba National Park, the car will transfer you to the center of Cat Ba Town
11.30: Return to the boat, where a Vietnamese local lunch is served on the day boat.
14.00: Kayaking to explore Van Boi Bay and visiting the local people who live in the floating village, followed by swimming at a pristine beach and kayaking.
16.00: Back onboard Mon Chéri Cruises. You are free to take a shower before enjoying the sunset party with a new group of guests.
19.15: A great dining experience awaits you with a live charming music performance
20.45 - 00.00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with lovely music, enjoy drinks from the bar, try your luck again at squid fishing, watch a movie or retire to your room.
Overnight on the board.
DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND - HANOI ( Light Breakfast, Lunch)
06.15: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunset on the top deck.
7.00: Light Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
9.00: Visit Cat ba island. You are taken by bus to visit Hospital Cave, the most beautiful stalagmite and stalactite cave, located in Cat Ba National Park.
10.30: Return the boat and check out the cabin. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip.
12.00: Check out boat and return to Pier.
Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi. (at additional charge if required)
14.30: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip
