Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Catamaran Luxury Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay by Expressway Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay on a luxury catamaran
  • 02 Enjoy a deluxe lunch, welcome drink, and afternoon tea on board
  • 03 Kayak or ride a bamboo boat to explore the Bright and Dark Cave area
  • 04 Swim and relax at Frog Pond in Lan Ha Bay
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and learn to make summer rolls
  • 06 Take advantage of onboard amenities including the Jacuzzi and water slide
  • 07 Roundtrip limousine transfer from Hanoi is included

Spend a full day cruising in style through the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran. Designed for comfort and elegance, this experience combines scenic sailing, a deluxe lunch, and a relaxed itinerary that lets you enjoy some of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal scenery.

During the cruise, you’ll have the chance to kayak or take a bamboo boat to the Bright and Dark Cave area, swim at Frog Pond, and join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking demonstration. As the day winds down, enjoy tea, fruit, and cakes during a sunset ceremony before returning to Hanoi.

Spend a full day cruising in style through the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury catamaran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We can pick up all the guests around Hanoi Old Quarter. If you stay outside, you can come to our meeting points: Authentic Hanoi Travel or Hanoi Opera House*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.After the cruise ship, we will send you back to Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6-hours exploration Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay with Luxury Cruise
  • Group/Private Limousine Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Halong
  • Welcome Drink and Afternoon Tea Break on Boat
  • Free using Jacuzzi and Water Slide on Boat
  • Deluxe Lunch Meal with Vietnamese Seafood
  • Entrance fees and English Speaking Guide as program
  • Kayaking or Bamboo Boat, Swimming and Relaxing..

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages ,Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

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
  • We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be ready at your hotel lobby. Our tour guide will come and pick you up.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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