HERITAGE CRUISES EXPLORER 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

DAY ONE: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO

8:00 – 8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if you book our shuttle bus).

11:30 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise

12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite.

12:40 Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan 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.

13:15 Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant

14:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather), or Tra Bau (during the period from May to September) 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.

17:00 Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite

18:00 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class

Join our HAPPY HOUR (from 17:00 to 19:00) while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

19:15 A memorable dining experience will be offered at Le Tonkin Restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.

19:45 Turn down service

21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing on 1st deck or watching movie on 3rd deck. The bars are open until late.

Overnight onboard

DAY TWO: LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY

06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries

06:30  Full breakfast is served at Le Tonkin restaurant.

8:30 Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to local field. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people.

Then enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay.

13:00 Visit Lan Ha Bay and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches (if the weather and tide permit) or crystal-clear water area for swimming and kayaking.

15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan.

17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, with afternoon tea, 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

21:00 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late.

Overnight onboard

DAY THREE: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU – HANOI

06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.

06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.

Or you can choose a luxurious breakfast, especially served in the swimming pool on the 3rd floor (time from 6:30 – 8:30). Maximum for 2 groups of guests and maximum to 6 guests (with surcharge).

07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave area to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.

9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout

09:30 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland

10:30 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey

11:30 If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.

14:00 -14:30 Our chauffeur will drop you off at your hotel. (if you book our shuttle bus)