3-Day Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise with Viet Hai Village and Lan Ha Bay

09:00 - 09:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Hai Phong, arriving at around 11:30.

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

13:15 - Enjoy a special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of delectable favourites. Dining on a luxury cruise with fine food and drinks does not come much better than this. Then set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing 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, part of Ha Long Bay. This site is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Begin your exploration of Ba Trai Dao beach or the Tra Bau area, where you can go kayaking, immerse yourself in the bay's crystal-clear waters, and enjoy swimming.

17:00 - Head back to the main boat and cruise to the overnight anchorage.

17:30 - 18:30 - Enjoy Happy Hour with the special drink menu, with a buy one, get one free offer.

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

19:15 - Relish a 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 offers a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the bay. You may also order a spa service or enjoy activities such as watching documentary films, squid fishing, or simply relaxing on the rooftop deck under the starry sky.

06:30 - Enjoy sunrise and Tai Chi on the upper deck, an excellent way to raise your energy levels for the day's adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness of 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 and head to Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle trip along the village path, passing through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields along the way. Stop at the village to relax and visit an ancient local house made from straw, mud, bamboo, and other traditional materials. You will also have the chance to observe local life in this peaceful valley community.

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

13:45 - Enjoy free kayaking and swimming at the Ba Ham Lake area, located in the middle of a narrow rectangular space enclosed on all four sides by vertical cliffs, weather permitting.

16:00 - Head back on board the Era Cruise and take some time to freshen up, have 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 - The bar opens for Happy Hour with a buy one, get one free offer.

18:00 - Enjoy a cooking demonstration and discover Vietnamese cuisine through traditional spring rolls.

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

20:45 - 12:00 - This evening is yours to enjoy as you please. The ship will host a movie night with a selection of films available, and there is also a selection of board games for your entertainment. The bar remains open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

06:30 - Head to the upper deck to participate in the daily Tai Chi session. 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 a light breakfast in the restaurant with pastries, tea, and coffee.

07:30 - 09:15 - Proceed to Dark & Bright cave and the surrounding islets by local rowing boat, and admire their wild and mysterious beauty. Afterwards, head back to the main boat.

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 for the journey back to Hanoi.