Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay

   • 09:00 – 09:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai Phong around 11h30.

   • 12:00 - Escort from the tender to the pier and make your way out onto the Bay to board the luxurious craft, Era Cruise. You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. The crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session, and you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to look around the vessel or watch the pretty landscapes.

   • 13:15 - Have a special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of delectable favourites. Dining on a luxury cruise with fine food and drinks doesn't come much better than this. Set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

   • 15:00 - Cruise through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The site is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach or the Tra Bau area. Go kayaking to immerse in the Bay's crystal clear waters and enjoy swimming.

   • 17:00 - Head back to the leading boat and cruise to a place for staying overnight

   • 17:30 – 18:30 - Enjoy Happy hour with the special drink menu. (Buy one, get another one for free)

   • 18:00 - Attend the Vietnamese cooking demonstration, which is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers as the crew will guide you through the process.

   • 19:15 - Relish the special signature dinner in the cruise restaurant.

   • 20:45 – 12:00 - Free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. The bar has a wide range of wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bay. Order a Spa service or indulge in any activity such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on the rooftop deck under the starry sky.

2. Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Ba Ham Lake

   • 06:30 - Enjoy sunrise and Tai Chi on the upper deck as it is an excellent way to get your energy levels up for your next adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy coffee or tea.

   • 08:00 - Have a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.

   • 09:00- Board the Era Day 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 stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc. You will have the chance to see the local life in a valley of local people.

   • 12:00 - Have lunch with the signature set menu on the day boat.

   • 13:45 - Go for free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits).

   • 16:00- Head back on board Era Cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or relax at your leisure as the ship cruises to the overnight area. Witness one of the most brilliant sunsets you will ever see.

   • 17:30-18:30 - Bar opens for Happy Hour "Buy one get one free".

   • 18:00 - Enjoy a cooking demonstration to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

   • 19:15 - Have a special dinner served, offering you outstanding food and quality service

   • 20:45 – 12:00 - This evening is yours to enjoy whatever you please. The ship will hold a movie night with a selection of films available. They also have a selection of board games for your entertainment. The bar is always open and ideal to meet new people and sharing stories about your adventures.

3. Day 3: Dark and Bright Caves– Ha Long Bay – Hanoi

   • 06:30 - Head to the upper deck to participate in the 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- Indulge in light breakfast in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

   • 7:30 – 9:15: Proceed to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats, a wild and mysterious beauty. Head back to the mainboard afterwards.

   • 09:30 - Check out from your cabin as the ship draws closer to the mainland. 

   • 11:30 - After a final early brunch and a last goodbye, board the tender and head back to the pier, where you will transfer to Hanoi.

   • 12:10-12:30: Get on a luxury van to travel back to Hanoi.