3 Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise Dark Bright Cave and Cat Ba Island

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the crowded tourist routes on an immersive 3-day luxury expedition to Lan Ha Bay and southern Ha Long Bay. Cruise through pristine turquoise waters, kayak through limestone tunnels at Dark & Bright Cave, and explore untouched lagoons at Ba Trai Dao beach. Ride bicycles through rural landscapes to ancient Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, try stand-up paddleboarding, and indulge in fine dining, sunset cocktails, and spa services onboard your modern luxury vessel.

What's included

  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Onboard activities: Tai Chi, cooking demonstration, squid fishing
  • Breakfast
  • English-speaking guide on cruise
  • Cycling and electric cart transportation at Viet Hai Village
  • Kayaking equipment, bamboo boat rides, and stand-up paddleboards
  • Personal expense
  • Drinks, cocktails, and personal bar expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Tuan Chau Harbor - Lan Ha Bay & Frog Lagoon Kayaking
  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi or meet at Ha Long International Cruise Port. Embark on the luxury cruise ship, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, and receive a safety briefing while checking into your ocean-view cabin.
  2. Lan Ha Bay
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Savor a fresh seafood lunch. Anchor at Frog Lagoon area for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or swimming off the boat’s slide deck. Enjoy a sunset cocktail party and cooking class before a multi-course fusion dinner.
Day 2: Cat Ba Island Exploration, Viet Hai Village & Ba Trai Dao Beach
  1. Cat Ba Island
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Board a day boat to Cat Ba Island. Take an electric cart or bicycle ride along scenic jungle trails to Viet Hai Village. Meet local villagers, explore traditional houses, and experience a fish foot-massage stream.
  2. Ba Trai Dao
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Cruise to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area, famous for secluded white sand beaches and clear water. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and a freshly prepared BBQ lunch on board before returning to the main luxury cruise for your second night.
Day 3: Dark & Bright Cave Bamboo Boat & Disembarkation
  1. Dark and Bright Cave
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Begin with early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck. Take a bamboo boat rowed by locals to explore the natural rock archways and enclosed inner lagoon of Dark & Bright Cave.
  2. Lan Ha Bay
    6.3 days · Admission ticket included
    Return to the main ship to pack and check out. Savor a farewell buffet brunch while cruising past coastal karst formations back to Tuan Chau Marina.
  3. Old Quarter
    6.3 days · Admission ticket included
    Transfer back to Hanoi

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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