Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Catamaran Cruise - Most Luxury Day Trip in Halong & Lan Ha Bay

6 Hours Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay and the less-visited Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Enjoy a premium lunch on board a luxury catamaran
  • 03 Explore the Bright - Dark Cave area by kayak or local bamboo boat
  • 04 Swim at Frog Pond in Lan Ha Bay
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese summer roll cooking demonstration
  • 06 Relax with sunset tea, fresh fruit, and cakes on board

Spend a day cruising in style through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran. This 6-hour experience combines elegant surroundings with time to relax, sightsee, and enjoy the natural beauty of one of Vietnam’s most iconic coastal regions.

Along the way, enjoy lunch on board, explore the Bright - Dark Cave area by kayak or local bamboo boat, swim at Frog Pond, and join a hands-on cooking demonstration featuring traditional Vietnamese summer rolls. As the day winds down, take in a sunset tea service with fresh fruit and cakes while sailing back.

Spend a day cruising in style through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and the quieter waters of Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We depart from Tuan Chau Harbor, Please come here before 11.30 AM, Our guide will welcome you and help you to check in the cruise*11:30 – 12:00:Boarding The Cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor, Halong Bay. Starting cruising and passing Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay (less tourist area).

12:00– 13:00 Lunch On Board 14:00 - 15:00 kayaking or Sitting on Bamboo Boat to Visit the Bright - Dark Cave 15:15 - 15:45 Frog Pond, Swimming-Lan Ha Bay 16:00 Cooking Demonstration Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is the most famous. From the fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. Excite all your friends and family at home with your new skills!

16:30 Sunset Ceremony - Tea, Cakes Complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, and little cakes to keep you satisfied until you return to Hanoi. While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep red, purple, and yellow, enjoy the return sail back.

17:30 – 18:00 DisembarkLan Ha Bay is made up of around 300 karst islands and limestone sea rocks and can be found southeast of Cat Ba Island. As a geological extension of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is equally as beautiful although it is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.The Gulf of Tonkin in North Vietnam has been an attractive landscape for both domestic and foreign tourists who are interested in the stunning beauty of the Vietnam sea. Located in between Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Day and Night Cave is an ideal suggestion to discover a masterpiece of creation in a famous world heritage. Let’s explore what is waiting for you in Dark and Light Cave!

Dark and Light Cave is located in the reservation area of Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, which is in the bordering region of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Thanks to the favorable location, Dark and Light Cave and the surrounding area includes all the outstanding traits of two bays: the specific geological characters of Halong Bay and the diversity of the Cat Ba Islands.

In the nearby area of Dark and Light Cave, you can find some famous fishing villages, where the fishermen live in harmony with nature, not only exploit the natural potential but also preserve marine life.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6-hours exploration Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise
  • Entrance fee and English speaking Guide as program
  • Free using Jacuzzi and Water Slide on Boat
  • Sunset Afternoon Tea on boat
  • Premium Lunch Meal on Boat
  • Kayaking/Local Bamboo Boat, Trampoline & Cooking Class

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages ,Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Roundtrip Transfer between Hanoi & Halong Bay

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry

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 6 hours finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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