2 Days Lan Ha Bay Cruise in less tourist areas (small group)

4.9 (338 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Relax in a Oriental style and modern design. Venezia Cruises includes 2 boutique cruises, combining modern beauty and comfort with restaurant, bars, elegant dining area and spectacular sundecks. Our ships are running in less tourist areas of Lan Ha Bay with very small group.

• All meals on board are provided, you can even participate in a cooking class
• Enjoy the sunset party (Happy hours) on the sundeck with fresh fruits.
• Try squid fishing and funny karaoke after dinner
• Join bicycle tour (or electric car) to Viet Hai Village (in Catba National Park) to learn the life and culture of local people
• Try “foot massage” by “fish” and drink local wines in Viet Hai village

Options

Hanoi-Catba-Hanoi

Bus: Pick up and drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter are included.

Hanoi - Cruise - Catba

Bus: Pick up Hanoi Old Quarter - Drop off Cruise port Ben Beo harbour in Catba.

Pick up and drop off Catba

Taxi: Pick up and drop off at hotel in Catba town (Catba island): Between 11:20 and 11:40.

What's included

  • Kayaking in less tourist areas
  • All entrance and sightseeing fees
  • Biking to local village in Catba national park
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Happy hour on board
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Squid fishing & funny Karaoke
  • Booking of 1 person - Guest is surcharged 50 USD on board.
  • Beverages

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Hanoi – Ben Beo (Catba) – Lan Ha Bay (Lunch + Dinner)
  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    Pass by
    07:05 - 7:30 The bus will pick up guests from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and then transfers the guests to Cruise port in Catba town.
  2. Bến Beo Cat Ba
    8h · Admission ticket included
    12:05 Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises.
    12:15 We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.
    12:30 We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.
    14:45 We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature.
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    Pass by
    15:00 Try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.
    17:45 Returning your Venezia Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal.
    19:00 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.
    21:00 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, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on Venezia Cruises
    23:00 End of Day One program.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi (Breakfast + Lunch)
  1. Lan Ha Bay
    5h · Admission ticket included
    06:00 Begin your new day with taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window.
    Enjoy a light breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay
    08:00 Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.

    Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.
    10:45 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.
    11h45 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
    12h00 We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
    16:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. Finish Venezia cruise 2 days 1 night tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ben Beo Harbour, Catba town. Catba island

End point

Ben Beo Harbour, Catba town. Catba island

Pickup details

Bus transfers are optional. You can reserve 1 or 2 way bus tickets at the booking option.
If you don't need the bus, the meeting point is at our cruise port in Catba island.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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