Amanda Luxury Cruise 3D2N Halong & Lan Ha Bay Tour from Hanoi

Day 1: HANOI – DISCOVER HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

1. Old Quarter
   Pass by
   07:45 – 08:30 | Pickup Time
   Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay (applicable for guests who have booked the Limousine or shuttle bus service)
2. Tuan Chau Island
   30m
   11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port
3. Hạ Long Bay
   2h
   12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
   Transfer to the Amanda Luxury Cruise via a tender boat, taking approximately 30-45 minutes.
   Guests are welcomed with a welcome drink, and our cruise manager will introduce the safety policies and detailed itinerary of the trip.
   13:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
   Lunch is served as the Amanda Luxury Cruise sails into Lan Ha Bay—a lesser-known extension of Halong Bay. The cruise will pass by famous landmarks such as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
4. Lang chai Tra Bau
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Area
   Our cruise will take you to visit "Tra Bau" to experience kayaking and swimming, exploring the Tra Bau area—a famous filming location for the movie "Kong: Skull Island" in Quang Ninh in 2018.
5. Lan Ha Bay
   13h · Admission ticket included
   From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, guests on the Amanda Luxury Cruise enjoy a relaxing sunset party and Vietnamese spring roll cooking class on the sundeck, accompanied by traditional tea or coffee and a happy hour drink offer (buy 2, get 1 free). At 7:00 PM, savor a romantic gala dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting) featuring local cuisine. Between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM, unwind with special activities including bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” fashion show, squid fishing, herbal foot soaking, massages (extra charge), and drinks at the Sky Bar. The cruise anchors overnight in a peaceful spot in Lan Ha Bay for a restful stay.

Day 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND

1. Lan Ha Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   06:15 | Tai Chi Class
   This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff.
   
   06:30 – 07:15 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant
   Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.
2. Viet Hai Village
   3h 30m · Admission ticket included
   08:30 | Explore Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay
   A small boat picks up guests to travel through Lan Ha Bay to Viet Hai village dock. Cycle a short distance of about 5km to Viet Hai village—a small village nestled in the old forest, surrounded by high mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular with foreign tourists but still hasn't attracted mass tourism, so it remains very pristine. If you don't like cycling, you can take an electric car.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   1h · Admission ticket included
   12:00 | Enjoy Lunch
   The boat anchors at a beautiful and quiet spot for lunch.
4. Lan Ha Bay
   17h · Admission ticket included
   From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, guests kayak around the stunning Tai Queo Cave area, exploring a unique limestone cave leading to a tranquil lake known as the "Dragon’s Eye." Next, enjoy swimming at the pristine Ba Trai Dao Beach before returning to Amanda Luxury Cruise around 4:00 PM. Relax on the sundeck with fresh fruits or take a dip in the cruise’s four-season pool and enjoy the free sauna (for 3-day 2-night guests). At 5:00 PM, unwind during the magical Lan Ha Bay sunset party with a “buy 2 get 1 free” happy hour and participate in a Vietnamese cooking class making traditional spring rolls. Savor a gala dinner on the sundeck at 7:00 PM, followed by special evening activities including herbal foot soaking, bamboo dancing, the “Footsteps of Heritage” fashion show, squid fishing, massages, and drinks at the Sky Bar. The boat anchors overnight in a quiet bay for a peaceful stay.

Day 3: LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI

1. Lan Ha Bay
   1h · Admission ticket included
   06:15 | Tai Chi Class
   This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with advice from our staff.
   06:30 – 07:00 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the Restaurant
   Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the next sightseeing point.
2. 1h 45m · Admission ticket included
   07:15 | Depart for Quan Y Cave
   Transfer by tender to Gia Luan Pier, then take a 20-minute car ride to Quan Y Cave.
   08:00 | Explore Quan Y Cave
   Quan Y Cave is a special structure, both a historical relic and a mark of a glorious wartime period. Built inside a limestone mountain, the cave was once a secret field hospital during the resistance against the US, fully equipped with treatment rooms, recovery areas, and even a cinema for wounded soldiers.
3. Tuan Chau Island
   2h 30m
   09:00 | Return to the Ship
   09:30 | Check-out Procedures
   09:45 | Enjoy an Early Lunch at the Restaurant
   Guests enjoy a buffet early lunch at the 2nd-floor restaurant and settle any additional charges if applicable.
   10:45 – 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port
   The tender will take guests back to Waiting Lounge No. 12 at Tuan Chau Pier.
   The ship docks. Guests can use the cycling service to explore Tuan Chau Island (applicable for guests using the shuttle bus) after completing check-out procedures at the waiting lounge.
4. Hanoi
   Pass by
   14.30 - 15.30: You arrive in Hanoi Opera House. The trip ends.

Pickup details

FOR GUESTS USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY : Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h00 am to 08h30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 8.00 AM.

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