Heritage 4 Days Cruises: Halong Bay,Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island

Day 1: HANOI OR TUAN CHAU MARINA – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B,L)

1. Old Quarter
   3h · Admission ticket included
   FOR THE GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY:
   We will pick up all guests at hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House or Local Tours Vietnam Office if outside between 8h30 AM to 9h00 AM. It takes total 2,5 hours to Halong Bay included 1 stop on the way for short break.
2. Hạ Long Bay
   3h
   FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE, BOOK CRUISE FROM HALONG : Please come by your own to Lot 28 Tuan Chau Marina at 11h30 AM for meeting point (If later than that, you will miss the cruise).
   
   12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
   12:30 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 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route
3. Lan Ha Bay
   16h · Admission ticket included
   15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) or Tra Bau 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 swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay
   17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin
   18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking 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 at squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard.

Day 2: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B,L,D)

1. Lan Ha Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
   7:00 : Have breakfast on boat
2. Viet Hai Village
   3h · Admission ticket included
   8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car 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 and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   19h · Admission ticket included
   13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail, cave, and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
   
   15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color
   17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
   19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
   21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard

Day 3: EXPEDITION DAY ON THE CAT BA ISLAND - LAN HA BAY AND IT FLOATING VILLAGE (B,L,D)

1. Cat Ba Island
   6h · Admission ticket included
   10:00 After a brunch, go by speedboat to the Gia Luan seaport and disembark to explore the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba.
   10:30 Our driver and tour guide will meet you to drive you into the lush rainforest and scenic karst landscapes where you will stop to visit the largest cave, Trung Trang Cave or the Quan Y Cave close to Cat Ba National Park.
   
   11:30 Head to the center of the island, join the locals at the market, and learn how Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce) is produced, a favorite of the Vietnamese, at the fisheries factory.
   13:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant in the center of the island
   14:00 You can walk around the Cat Co beaches before heading back to Beo seaport. (Optional)
   
   15:15 Detour to the Ben Beo floating village where the speedboat will be waiting to take you out to explore Lan Ha Bay, the largest floating village in the Gulf of Tonkin, and relish the beauty of Lan Ha Bay
   16:00 Your adventure on land ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises
2. Lan Ha Bay
   15h · Admission ticket included
   16:00-19:00 Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the Pool Bar while the sun sets over the bay.
   19:00 Dinner will be served at Le Tonkin Restaurant
   21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard

Day 4: LAN HA BAY - HALONG BAY – TUAN CHAU MARINA OR HANOI (B,L)

1. Lan Ha Bay
   3h · Admission ticket included
   06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
   06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
   07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
2. Hạ Long Bay
   2h
   9:00 9:30: Return to the boat for checkout
   10:00: Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
   11:00- 11:15: Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey.
3. Tuan Chau Island
   Pass by
   NOTE : FOR THE GUESTS BOOK CRUISE FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER will finish 4 Days Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina after return to the mainland between 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM.
   (Transfer to Hanoi or Halong Area is on request)
4. Old Quarter
   3h · Admission ticket included
   FOR THE GUESTS BOOK CRUISE FROM HANOI ONLY:
   At Tuan Chau Marina, you will get on Limousine/Bus back to Hanoi on expressway. We will drop off you back to same hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area between 14:15 PM to 14:30 PM. End 2 Days Overnight Cruise.

Pickup details

FOR THE GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up all guests at hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House or Local Tours Vietnam Office if outside between 8h30 AM to 9h00 AM.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice.
• Meals on-board are served with seafood, Vietnamese Cuisine. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 1 days before the departure date.
• The tour organization is subject to favorable weather conditions. If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather (Not allowed from Government) , you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration depends on the time of day and traffic conditions.
• Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area only. Internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay.