Alliance Cruise 3 Day Explore Halong and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay

1. Old Quarter
   Pass by
   9.00 - 9.30: Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai Phong around 11h30.
2. Cat Ba Island
   30m · Admission ticket included
   11.30 - 12.00: Arriving at Hai Phong, you will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious cruise.
3. Halong Bay
   2h 30m · Admission ticket included
   12.30: You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our friendly and professional crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedure session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. We encourage you to explore our luxuriously-appointed ship then watch the magical landscape cruise past.
   13.15 - 15.00: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted when decadently dining on our luxury junk, our lavish interpretation of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Life just doesn’t get better than this! We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet where you can see an ancient lighthouse built by the French over a century ago.
4. Cua Van Floating Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   15.00 - 16.00: The final part of the cruise takes us through the Cua Van area. The 300 or so karst islands and limestone outcrops of this area are stunning with their pristine, snow-white beaches.
5. 1h
   16.00 - 17.00: You can explore Ba Trai Dao beach via kayaks or immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters.
6. Lan Ha Bay
   5h · Admission ticket included
   17.00: It’s time to return to your lavish liner and cruise to your evening accommodation.
   17.30 – 18.30 Who doesn’t love happy hour? We offer an extensive drinks list including special offers such as two for one drinks.
   18.00: Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare
   delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
   19.15: You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
   20.45 - 22.00: It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome
   sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village - Ba Ham Lake

1. Lan Ha Bay
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   06.30: Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it's an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today's adventures. You will be
   fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee, tea.
   08.00 - 9.00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.
2. Viet Hai Village
   4h 30m · Admission ticket included
   09.00: Next, we board our Era Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnel. Enjoy the 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 on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
   12.00 - 13.30: Have lunch with the Signature set menu on our day boat.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   10h · Admission ticket included
   13.45: Free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit)
   16.00: Back on board Era Cruises, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure as we cruise to our overnight area. Witness one of the most brilliant sunsets you will ever see.
   17.30 - 18.30: Bar opens for Happy Hour "Buy one get one free "
   18.00: Enjoy cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls
   19.15: A special dinner will be served to offer you outstanding food and quality service.
   20.45 - 23.45: This evening is yours to enjoy whatever you please. Tonight we will hold a movie night with a selection of films available. We also have a selection of board games for your entertainment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

Day 3: Dark & Bright Grotto - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

1. Lan Ha Bay
   30m · Admission ticket included
   06.30: The morning is the best time of the day on Lan Ha Bay. You might like to head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions or relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you.
   07.00: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
2. Dark & Light Cave
   1h 45m · Admission ticket included
   7.30 - 9.15:Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright grotto and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   30m · Admission ticket included
   09.30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 11:30, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.
4. Old Quarter
   Pass by
   12.10-12.30 Get on the luxury van and get back to Hanoi.

Pickup details

Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Thanh Tong Street

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dietary requirements