3-Day Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Cat Bà Island

• 08:00 - 08:30: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Ha Long City through the green fields of the Red River Delta.

• 10:30: Stop on the way for a refreshment break.

• 12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf, board the boat, enjoy a welcome drink, and listen to the cruise briefing. After that, check in to your cabin.

• 13:30: Have lunch while cruising through the fairyland of Ha Long Bay, passing Stone Dog Islet, Incense Burner Islet, Fight Cocks, Swan Islet, and Duck Islet.

• 14:15: Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. Your tour guide will lead you through this huge cave, filled with many interesting stalagmites and stalactites in amazing shapes such as an elephant, a flower, and a statue.

• 15:45: Enjoy kayaking, go to the beach for a swim in the crystal-clear water, or simply relax on the boat.

• 17:30: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with wine and fresh fruits.

• 18:30: Dinner is served in the cruise restaurant in Vietnamese cuisine style.

• 20:00: Relax on the boat or join activities such as fishing and singing.

Sleep on the cruise.

• 06:00: If you would like to enjoy Ha Long Bay's sunrise, get up early before 06:00.

• 07:00: Breakfast will be served as the cruise begins sailing to a local Pearl Farm.

• 09:30: A daily boat will pick you up from your cruise and sail to Lan Ha Bay. Activities include kayaking.

• 12:00: Lunch will be served on the daily boat.

• 12:30: Go to Monkey Island for swimming or relaxing on the beach.

• 14:00: The daily boat will drop guests at Cat Bà Island Wharf (Beo Harbor), and you will continue to your accommodation by local transportation.

• Check in to your accommodation.

• Enjoy free time after check-in to explore the area around you.

  • Option 1: Stay at a 2-star hotel on Cat Bà Island.

  • Option 2: Stay at a 3-star hotel on Cat Bà Island.

  • Option 3: Stay at Sandy Beach Resort (bungalow) on Nam Cat Island.

  • Option 4: Stay at Monkey Island (bungalow) on Monkey Island.

  • Option 5: Stay at Cat Ba Beach Resort (bungalow) on Cat Bà Island.

• 18:30: Dinner will be served at a local hotel's restaurant.

Free time after dinner.

• 07:00: Have breakfast and check out of the hotel. The bus will take you to Beo Harbor, where you will board a daily trip boat and cruise back to the main boat. On the way, you will see a fishing village filled with fishermen.

• 10:00: Join a cooking class demonstration and learn how to make the local specialty, spring rolls, on the cruise.

• 10:45: Lunch is served on the cruise, or at a local restaurant.

• 11:45: Disembark at the harbour in Ha Long City and take the shuttle bus back to Hanoi.

• 16:30: Arrive back at your hotel or accommodation.