Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

LUXURY 5 STAR CRUISE 3 Day 2 Night Visit Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay

3 Days Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day, 2-night 5-star cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Stay in a Junior Suite cabin with private sea-view balcony and en-suite bathroom
  • 03 Enjoy kayaking, swimming, bamboo boat activities, and beach time
  • 04 Visit Viet Hai Village and explore by bicycle
  • 05 Join an onboard Vietnamese cooking demonstration
  • 06 Watch sunrise over the bay and take part in Tai Chi on the sundeck
  • 07 Savor included breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on board
  • 08 Round-trip Hanoi–Halong limousine transfer available from Hanoi option

Spend three days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a 5-star overnight experience with two nights on board. This journey combines time to relax in a private balcony suite with active moments on the water and ashore, giving you a fuller look at northern Vietnam’s famous bay landscapes.

Along the way, enjoy kayaking, swimming, a visit to Viet Hai Village, and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board. With breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included, plus round-trip Hanoi transfers when the transfer option is booked, this cruise offers an easy and scenic way to experience both bays in one trip.

Spend three days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a 5-star overnight experience with two nights on board.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Phong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area (For guest who book our transfer service, round trip Hanoi-Halong)

8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.

11.30 - Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta Cruises waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the   bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

2
Day 02

LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

8:00 – 8:30:Day boat to pick up guests at overnight cruise ships for a separate program of the 3 day 2 night tour.

8:30 – 9:30: Transfer to Day Boat and sailing further on Lan Ha Bay toward Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi Area and Viet Hai village

9:40 – 10:30: Guests will be taken to Viet Hai village and discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people.

10:30 – 12:00: Kayaking and exploring hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay, places that you can only reach by boat and you may make it only once in your whole life.

12:30 – 13:30: Return to Day Boat and enjoy lunch.

14:00 – 15:00: Walking or swimming at the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach.

15:00 – 16:30: Leisure time on Day Boat and return to the pickup places.

16:40 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

3
Day 03

LAN HA BAY – HANOI

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

  • Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
  • Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

Get on the bus back to Hanoi (For guest who book our transfer service, round trip Hanoi-Halong)

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Option from HANOI only)
  • JUNIOR SUITE Cabin with private seaview balcony & En-suite bathroom
  • English Speaking Guide/Cruise Manager onboard
  • Entrance Fees for Sightseeing mentioned in itinenary
  • Kayaking/Bamboo Boat, Biking, Cooking Class & Relaxing....

What's Not Included

  • Other Beverages, Personal Expenses and Spa Treatment Services
  • Tips and Holiday surcharge

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • FOR GUESTS USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 08h00 am to 08h30 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House at 8.00 AM.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bai Chay, VN
Tour start
Bai Chay, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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