3 Days and 2 Nights in Lan Ha Bay with Icon Cruise from Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay

1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
   Pass by
   8.30: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Halong Bay.
2. Tuan Chau Island
   45m
   11.30 – 12.15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, get checked in at the waiting lounge while enjoying a special Vietnamese tea. Transfer to Icon Cruise by tender boat. Welcome aboard! You will enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
3. Hạ Long Bay
   2h 15m
   13.00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
4. 1h 45m
   15.15: Discover Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), where tranquil waters and picturesque landscapes create an idyllic setting for kayaking or unwinding on a sandy shore. Take pleasure in a refreshing swim in the emerald-green waters.
5. Lan Ha Bay
   6h · Admission ticket included
   17.00: IconCruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay's natural beauty.
   18.00: Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. (Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.)
   19.15: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
   21.00: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony.
   21.30: It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie. In the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
   23.00: Overnight on board.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay

1. Lan Ha Bay
   30m · Admission ticket included
   06.30: The day starts early on board Icon Cruises with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay's landscape, then we continue our journey.
   07.00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
2. Viet Hai Village
   6h 15m · Admission ticket included
   7.45: Transfer to a day-boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo... you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people (Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).) Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on the day boat.
3. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   14.00: Visit Ba Men Temple - A peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
4. Lan Ha Bay
   7h 30m · Admission ticket included
   15.30: Return to Icon Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
   19.30: Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
   21.30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. (Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu))
   23.00: End of Day Two program

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi

1. Lan Ha Bay
   30m · Admission ticket included
   6.30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
   07.00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
2. Hoa Cuong Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   8.45: We progress to Hoa Cuong Cave, also known as Diamond Cave, which remains untouched by humans, preserving its natural beauty. Hidden deep in a forest-covered mountain, it exudes mystery and wonder, sure to mesmerize visitors!
3. Lan Ha Bay
   15m · Admission ticket included
   9.45: Icon Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
   10.00: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
4. Tuan Chau Island
   30m
   11.30: Disembark Icon Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
5. Hanoi
   Pass by
   14.30: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Pickup details

Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Thanh Tong Street. Our guide will instruct you on your phone.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate special meal requirements (gluten-free, vegan,...)