7:00 – 7:20 AM: Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, departure to Cat Ba Island.10:15 – 10:30: Reach Cat Ba Island, drive on a scenic coastal from Cai Vieng Port to Beo Harbor. 11:00: Warmly welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying welcome drink, your tour guide will provide key information about the cruise, itineraries, and other notes. Your captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses lying along the mountainside. You will be surprised at the peaceful beauty of this 7,000-year-old village.The cruise moves further into the core of bay where you can't help but be amazed by the gift of Mother Nature: a large bay area, the phenomenal emerald water embracing hundreds of rocky islands of various sizes and shapes. 11:30 Savor a delicious lunch (Buffet lunch is served for group from 40 guests).13:00 After lunch, the cruise sails to Viet Hai Port. Disembark and head to the pier, where you will take electric car/bicycle to the ancient Viet Hai Village. Experience a unique fish-foot massage, stroll through well-preserved traditional houses, or engage in conversations with local residents for a truly memorable experience. 14:30 KAYAKING - SWIMMING Our Captain and Tour Guide will choose the best stop for the group to experience interesting activities: Swimming in the middle of the sea, boat- jumping, sliding down from the top deck to cool water, kayaking,…. (We highly recommend that you wear a life jacket when swimming/ kayaking/playing with water slide…for a safe journey). 15:40 The boat begins its journey back to Beo Pier. It is perfect time to relax yourself on the top deck with a cup of ordered drink. 16:15 Small sunset party is served with fresh fruit, biscuits & tea. 16:45 Return to Beo Dock, say ”Goodbye” Lan Ha Bay & Serenity Cruise team, and Get on the bus back to Ha Noi.At Ben Beo Tourist Harbor, guests will get on transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 20:00 - 20:30 PM.
Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing
From Hanoi: Serenity Luxury Day Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
The journey
- 01 Full-day cruise from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay
- 02 Sail past Cai Beo ancient fishing village and limestone islands
- 03 Visit Viet Hai Village by electric car or bicycle
- 04 Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and water activities in the bay
- 05 Relax on board with lunch, welcome drink, and sunset party
- 06 Roundtrip bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter included
Escape Hanoi for a full-day journey to Cat Ba Island and the serene beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Cruise past emerald waters, limestone islets, and the floating homes of Cai Beo ancient fishing village, then enjoy a relaxed day that blends sightseeing, local culture, and time on the water.
Along the way, visit Viet Hai Village by electric car or bicycle, enjoy lunch on board, and make the most of the bay with kayaking, swimming, and time to unwind on deck. With roundtrip transfers included, this is an easy and rewarding way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most scenic coastal areas in a single day.
Your captain steers the cruise slowly, and the poetic scenery of Cai Beo ancient fishing village constantly appears with floating houses lying along the mountainside.
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What's Included
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer Ha Noi – Cat Ba Island
- Welcome drink & delicious Lunch onboard
- Experienced and professional tour guide
- Entrance ticket, sightseeing ticket
- Sunset Party
- Kayaking, Swimming, Cycling/ Electric car & Water Slides
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- We will pick up all guests at the hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Please ready at your lobby, our tour guide will come and call your name for the tour.
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