Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Dark & Bright Cave

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on the same journey
  • 02 Explore Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat
  • 03 Go kayaking in the Tra Bau area near a small fishing village
  • 04 Learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes on board

Sign up for this tour and discover the beautiful nature of Lan Ha Bay on a luxury Aspira Cruises adventure through untouched areas within the World Heritage Ha Long Bay ensemble. Kayak and swim in the Tra Bau area, explore Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat, and learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes on board. This journey combines Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with relaxing onboard experiences and scenic cruising through beautiful canals.

Kayak and swim in the Tra Bau area, explore Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat, and learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes on board.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay via Ha Long Bay

  • 08.30 - 09.00: For those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Travelling via the expressway, you will arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf in about 2.5 hours. If transfer from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Aspira guest station at #07 Block, Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau Island.
  • 11.30 - 12.00: Arrive at Aspira guest station, #07 Block. From here, you will transfer by speedboat to Aspira Cruises.
  • 12.30: Check in to Aspira Cruises. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing, where you will also receive safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will then set sail, and you will have lunch in Aspira Cruises' luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Ha Long Bay.
  • 15:30: We will arrive at Dark & Bright Cave, where you can go kayaking or take a bamboo boat.
  • 17:30: Return to Aspira Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and simply relax in the seasonal swimming pool, enjoy a complimentary sunset party, and take advantage of our Happy Hour deal at all bars on the cruise.
  • 18:00: On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew. You can also enjoy the massage service available on board. Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat. The cruise also has fitness centres on the high decks with panoramic views, and they are always free to use. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for the night.
  • 19:00: A great dining experience awaits you.
  • 20:45 - 00:00: After dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night from the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar, try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, enjoy a spa treatment, or relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

2
Day 02

Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi via Tra Bau Fishing Village

  • 06:15: Wake up early to start your perfect day with a Tai Chi class, watch the sunrise from the top deck, or choose the gym as a great place to enjoy an unspoiled sunrise view.
  • 07:30: A light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
  • 8:30: Visit Tra Bau fishing village by kayak for about 1 hour. You can enjoy sightseeing and observe the activities of fishermen at the oyster farm.
  • 10:00: Return to the boat and check out of your cabin. Then enjoy brunch in the restaurant while the boat sails back to the pier. We will settle the bill at the end of the trip.
  • 11:30: Disembark the boat and return to port.
  • 12:15: If transfer to Hanoi is not required, say goodbye to Ha Long. If a transfer to Hanoi is required, begin the return journey to Hanoi with the tour guide.
  • 15:00: Arrive in Hanoi.

End of the trip.

Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay, Dark & Bright Cave, Tra Bau fishing village

Where this trip takes you

Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay, Dark & Bright Cave, Tra Bau fishing village

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

  • Welcome drinks with warm/cold towels
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • Accommodation in a junior suite air-conditioned en-suite cabin, shared by 2 people
  • In-house English-speaking guide
  • All meals
  • Fresh flowers throughout the ship
  • Tea break at the sunset bar
  • Swimming, kayaking, cooking class, and night squid fishing

What's Not Included

  • Transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
  • Visa arrangements
  • Beauty spa and massage services
  • Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
  • All other services not mentioned
  • VAT

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
From your hotel in Hanoi
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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