Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise with Caves, Kayaking and Tai Chi

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise past the beautiful limestone islets of Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Explore the Dark & Bright Caves by sampan boat with bay residents
  • 03 Kayak through the lovely Tra Bau area and visit a fishing farm
  • 04 Meet resident fishermen and learn about their daily life on the bay
  • 05 Enjoy onboard Tai Chi, a cooking demonstration, squid fishing, and traditional Vietnamese music

Set sail on a luxury boat cruise across Lan Ha Bay and admire the beautiful limestone islets along the way. Explore the Dark & Bright Caves by sampan boat, swim in the sun-kissed emerald bay waters, and go kayaking in the lovely Tra Bau area. Meet local fishermen, learn more about daily life on the bay, and enjoy onboard experiences such as Tai Chi, a cooking session, squid fishing, and a traditional Vietnamese music performance.

Set sail on a luxury boat cruise across Lan Ha Bay and admire the beautiful limestone islets along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Hai Phong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Dark & Bright Caves

  • 09:00 - Begin your journey from your Hanoi hotel to Hai Phong city.

  • 12:00 - Rest at the harbour as the V'Spirit Premier Cruise completes its final preparations. You can board shortly after and enjoy a welcome drink.

  • 13:00 - Sit down in the dining room for a delicious lunch while taking in pretty views of the wonderfully unique limestone towers outside the windows.

  • 15:15 - Travel by sampan boat as some bay residents show you their homes and take you to the Dark & Bright Caves, two gorgeous caverns with a vast, enclosed lake on the other side. Swim in the bay waters and relax.

  • 17:00 - Return to the V'Spirit Premier Cruise to catch the daily spectacle of a gorgeous sunset, followed by happy hour at the bar.

  • 19:00 - After a fantastic dinner, enjoy an exceptional performance of traditional Vietnamese music in the dining room or on the top deck.

  • Before you retire to your cabin, head to the bar, visit the spa, or join the crew for some squid fishing.

2
Day 02

Lan Ha Bay, Tra Bau Kayaking and Return to Hanoi

  • 06:00 - Begin your new day with a Tai Chi session on the top deck, led by the onboard Tai Chi teacher as the sunrise greets you from behind the mountains.

  • 07:00 - Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the bay.

  • 08:15 - Go kayaking to discover the lovely Tra Bau area. Visit a fishing farm with a Vietnamese tour guide and socialize with the resident fishermen to learn more about their daily life and work.

  • 10:00 - Return to the ship and enjoy a cooking demonstration by the talented chef, who will give you an insight into Vietnamese cuisine. Then sit down for a lovely lunch buffet while approaching the harbour.

  • 11:45 - Step off the V'Spirit Premier Cruise at the harbour, board the bus, and head back to Hanoi.

Lan Ha Bay limestone islets, Dark & Bright Caves, Tra Bau area

Where this trip takes you

Lan Ha Bay limestone islets, Dark & Bright Caves, Tra Bau area

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner x 1

  • Breakfast x 1

  • Lunch x 2

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Restroom on board

  • WiFi onboard

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tip for the tour guide

  • Personal expenses

  • Beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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