1-Day Lan Ha Bay and Cát Bà Cruise from Hanoi with Nem Cooking Class

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Cát Bà National Park on a cruise
• 02 Explore the history of Hospital Cave
• 03 Enjoy swimming and kayaking in the emerald waters
• 04 Witness the enchanting beauty of Lan Ha Bay
• 05 Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class and make Nem

Sign up for a short, wholesome journey to explore the beauty of Cát Bà National Park and Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam. Feel the calming breeze as you cruise toward Cát Bà National Park, enjoy swimming or kayaking in the island waters, and discover the history of Hospital Cave, a secret bomb-proof hospital built inside a cave. You will also learn the beautiful art of making the Vietnamese dish Nem during an onboard cooking class.

You will also learn the beautiful art of making the Vietnamese dish Nem during an onboard cooking class.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cát Bà National Park, Hospital Cave, and Lan Ha Bay Cruise

• Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m., then travel to Got ferry station.
• Board the cruise at 9:30 and begin the journey.
• Reach Cát Bà National Park at 11:00, passing through imposing mountains and thick forest in the national park.
• Arrive and explore Hospital Cave, known as a secret bomb-proof hospital and safe house for the VC leaders, built inside a cave high up on one of the many limestone karsts dominating the island. (11:30)
• Be picked up by bus at 12:30 and return to the cruise.
• Enjoy a typical local lunch with fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisine while leisurely cruising to the faraway islands of Ha Long Bay. (12:45)
• Go kayaking or take a bamboo boat in the heart of the bay, and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear water. (13:45)
• Have a tea break with cookies, tropical fruits, tea, and coffee while the boat cruises through hundreds of islands in Ha Long Bay. (15:00)
• Participate in a cooking class and make Nem, the Vietnamese fresh spring roll. (16:30)
• Disembark at Got Pier and return to the bus for your transfer back to Hà Nội. (17:30)
• Be dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter by 19:30.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide following the itinerary
• All entrance fees and tickets mentioned in the itinerary
• Luxury cruise
• Meal: lunch x 1
• Kayak in Halong
• Cooking class in Lan Ha (on board)
• Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• International flights from/to your country
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tipping and gratuities
• Other items not mentioned in the program

What to bring

• Warm clothes
• Scarf
• Hat
• Cap (because the weather in Sapa is quite unpredictable. It is usually cold in September, October, November, December, January, February, and March.)
• Trekking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Insect repellent
• Cash (note: the banking system in Sapa sometimes does not function well.)
• Medicine (although there are some chemist's shops in Sapa in case you get sick.)

Know before you go

• Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February, and March.
• US dollars, euros, and Australian dollars are accepted.
• Note:
  • The itinerary can be changed according to weather conditions.
  • If needed, a passport is required for overnight registration on sites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

Tour start

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.