Lan Ha Bay Escapade: 3 Days, 2 Nights with Venus Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Lan Ha Bay

1. Old Quarter
   Pass by
   09.00 – 09.30: Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai Phong around 11h30.
2. Lan Ha Bay
   1h 15m · Admission ticket included
   12.00: You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, the Venus Cruise. You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedure session, and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
   13.15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. Dining on luxury junk food and drinks doesn't come much better than this. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing through Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
3. 2h
   15.00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach by going kayaking to immerse themselves in the crystal-clear waters of the bay and/or swimming.
4. Lan Ha Bay
   7h · Admission ticket included
   17.00: Back to the main boat and cruising to a place to stay overnight
   17.30 – 18.30: Happy hour with a special drink menu (buy one, get another one for free)
   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: Relish a special signature dinner in the restaurant.
   20.45 - 00.00: Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a spa service or take any activities on the boat cruise, such as watching documentary movies, swimming, or simply relaxing on our roof-top deck under the cover of a star-filled sky.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village - Lan Ha Bay

1. Lan Ha Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   06.00: You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee or tea.
   08.00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and freshly squeezed fruit juices.
2. Viet Hai Village
   3h 40m · Admission ticket included
   08.20: Next, we board our Venus Day Boat (small boat) to head to Viet Hai Village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. If you visit an ancient local house made from straw, mud, or bamboo, you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
   12.00: Have lunch with the Signature Set menu on our day boat.
3. Lan Ha Bay
   2h 15m · Admission ticket included
   13.45: Visit Lan Ha Bay for free kayaking and swimming in the Ba Ham Lake area, situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area with all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permits)
4. Cat Ba
   8h
   16.00: Back on board the Venus Cruise, 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: The bar opens for Happy Hour. "Buy one, get one free.
   18.00: Enjoy a cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
   19.15: A special dinner will be served, offering you outstanding food and quality service.
   20.45 – 00.00: 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 and Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

1. Lan Ha Bay
   30m · Admission ticket included
   06.30: The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
   07.00: A light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
2. Dark & Light Cave
   1h 45m · Admission ticket included
   7.30 - 09.15: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats, which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of World Heritage. Back to our main board afterwards..
3. Lan Ha Bay
   2h · 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. Hanoi
   Pass by
   15.00: Arrive in 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