Luxury Retreat 4days/3night Cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 80 travelers

Overview

Feel and live the destination, don’t just cruise through it. Heritage Expedition is a program particularly designed for those who love exploring and immersing themselves in local life, nature, culture, and adventure to discover the authenticity of the destination. Venture off the beaten path, go kayaking, and visit floating fish farms and villages. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves, and caves. The Heritage Expedition itinerary is the same itinerary as the 3day cruise program, but the extra day gives you the time to discover the Cat Ba Archipelago in depth. We include a day to explore Cat Ba Island, Trung Trang Cave, visit the local market and fishery factory, Beo seaport, and Lan Ha floating village. Cruising is all about personal experiences. With this expedition cruise, we ensure your cruising experience is comfortable and special, with excellent food, friendly staff, an interesting itinerary with many optional activities, excellent service.

Options

FIRST DECK CABINS/11:30AM

START FROM TUAN CHAU PORT: Please come by your own to Tuan Chau Marina for boarding cruise before 11h30 AM (No later than)
TRANSFER ON REQUEST: Please note that transfer from Hanoi not included in this price. You pay extra if you use this transfer service.
Duration: 4 days: 3 nights overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
LUXURY 5 STAR CRUISES: Normally, we use HERITAGE CRUISE for this tour. If it is fully booked, we will use similar with same quality & itinerary.
FIRST DECK CABINS: Suite Cabins (01 Queen-sized Bed or 02 Single Beds) on First Deck with Private Oceanview Balcony & Bathtub
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS CRUISING: TUAN CHAU PORT - PASSING BY HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE -FURTHER LAN HA BAY- CAT BA ISLAND -TUAN CHAU PORT

SECOND DECK CABINS/11:30AM

START FROM TUAN CHAU PORT: Please come by your own to Tuan Chau Marina for boarding cruise before 11h30 AM (No later than)
TRANSFER ON REQUEST: Please note that transfer from Hanoi not included in this price. You pay extra if you use this transfer service.
LUXURY 5 STAR CRUISES: Normally, we use HERITAGE CRUISE for this tour. If it is fully booked, we will use similar with same quality & itinerary.
Duration: 4 days: 3 nights overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
SECOND DECK CABINS: Suite Cabins (01 Queen-sized Bed or 02 Single Beds) on Second Deck with Private Oceanview Balcony & Bathtub
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS CRUISING: TUAN CHAU PORT - PASSING BY HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY - OVERNIGHT CRUISE -FURTHER LAN HA BAY- CAT BA ISLAND -TUAN CHAU PORT

What's included

  • All Luxury Rooms with Private Balcony Ocean View and bathtub
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool + Gym + Library
  • 4-Days Cruise throught Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island
  • Kayaking/Rowing Boat, Biking, Cave Exploring & Relaxing
  • English speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees for Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 4 days/3 nights meals : 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and 1 brunch
  • Cooking Demonstration and Night Squid Fishing
  • LIMOUSINE roundtrip Hanoi & Halong Bay
  • Beverages, Tip, Personal Expenses and Spa Services
  • Holiday Surcharge (Contact directly for details price)

What to expect

Day 1: TUAN CHAU PORT - HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (L/D)
  1. Tuan Chau Island
    30m
    Please come to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for boarding for the cruise at 11h30 AM (No later than because boat leave the harbor at 12h00 pm noon time. If you come late, you will pay extra by yourself for rent speech boat to the cruise).

    12:00: Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
  2. Hạ Long Bay
    2h 30m
    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
    15h · 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: LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY -VIET HAI VILLAGE - OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
  1. Lan Ha Bay
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.
  2. Viet Hai Village
    2h 30m · 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.
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    18h · Admission ticket included
    Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
    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 -OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
  1. Hospital Cave
    2h · 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.
  2. Cat Ba Island
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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)
  3. 1h
    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
  4. Lan Ha Bay
    14h · Admission ticket included
    16:00 Your adventure on land and water ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises
    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 HARBOR (B/L)
  1. Lan Ha Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
    06:45 Have a light breakfast on board
  2. Dark & Light Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    8:00: 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.
  3. Halong Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
    10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
    11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey
  4. Tuan Chau Island
    Pass by
    FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE WILL FINISH 4 DAYS CRUISE AT TUAN CHAU MARINA THEN.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for boarding for the cruise at 11h30 AM (No later than because boat leave the harbour at 12h00 pm). Please contact us via email/whatsApp to confirm your booking and meeting point information.

End point

Please come to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for boarding for the cruise at 11h30 AM (No later than because boat leave the harbour at 12h00 pm). Please contact us via email/whatsApp to confirm your booking and meeting point information.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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