DRAGON BAY CRUISE 3D2N HALONG – CAT BA ISLAND DISCOVERY

Highlight:

- 3 days cruising on Halong bay & Lan Ha bay

- All meals on cruise ship

- Les touristic route

- Magnificant cruise with 4 decks

- Cycling trip

- Kayaking

- Overnight on the cruise with fully furished cabin & private balcony (all cabin)

- Overnight on Cat Ba island

Tour Detail:

DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

Explore Halong Bay & Lan Ha bay on Dragon Bay Cruises 2 days is recommended for visitors who love traveling off beaten tracks to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time

Customers who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay.

11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor

12:00 | Transferred by tender. Embark on Dragon Bay Cruises and receive a warm welcome while enjoying the welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver the cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in at your cabin.

13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch

Inviting lunch is served while Dragon Bay Cruises set sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and less crowded. We will pass by the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:30 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay

We will visit the Dark and Bright cave, famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic features, which is one of the most attractive seascapes of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some

photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for everyone to enjoy kayaking/sightseeing by bamboo boat. 

Afterward, visitors immerse in the emerald-like green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities; an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. (Please prepare a swimming suit, sun cream, and sunglasses with you)

17:00- 18:00 | Sunset Party – Cooking Class

Back to Dragon Bay and relax on the cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Ha Long Bay, a moment you will keep telling your friends/family about it. It’s not only the outstanding scenery but we also can feel the atmosphere, the temperature, and the magnificence of nature. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and a special offer from the bar to celebrate this moment.

Cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity that helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learn more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you on how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing rolls and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits. You may be invited to participate in a fun competition with other passengers to find who is the fastest to make the dish. Finally, you can have your dish of food, enjoin yourself or share it with your companions. An interesting activity for those who love cooking and cuisine!

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor overnight.

19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner

Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible with the sound of the ocean.

21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES (Optional):

Option 1: (Included)

Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, and fabulous drinks at our bars, movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room.

Option 2 (Extra charge):

Transferred by tender to a fishing village nearby to do squid fishing, and have a BBQ party; you can do more kayaking and swimming here. This is a night-time highlight – a unique experience only with Dragon Bay Cruise.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND

 06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck

Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind. If you enjoyed the sunset, we believe that you would love to see the sunrise on the bay.

 07:00 | Have light breakfast

Dragon Bay Cruises continues to pass by amazing karst towers while tea, coffee, and light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

 08:30 | Discover Cat Ba Island- Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route.

 You will be transferred to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further to Cat Ba Island. You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village – a peaceful traditional fishing village with  beautiful naturistic scenery by bike, through vast rice fields. We will rest and visit the old local house made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc. We will have chance to talk with the locals to understand about their daily life.

 12:00: Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes on the cruise.

 14:00: The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing white sand, very quiet and less tourists, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activity.

16:00- 16:30: Transferring by bus to the hotel in Cat Ba Island to check in, free time to relax.

19h00: Having delicious dinner in the restaurant. After that, you enjoy night  time to explore Cat Ba Town, walking or swimming in the beach. Overnight in the hotel in Cat Ba Island.

DAY 3 | CAT BA ISLAND – LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU HARBOR

7:00- 7:30: Being picking up by bus at the hotel to go to Beo Harbor, get into our day boat to come back Dragon Bay Cruise, the breakfast is served on the day boat.

9:00- 9:45: Free time on Dragon Bay Cruise sundeck for sightseeing, taking photos.

10:00: Bruch time
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

11:30 – 12:00 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip.

Thank you for travelling with Dragonbay Cruise!

Tour Included:

- 35-seater bus transportation & complimentary water.

- English speaking tourguide for the whole trip.

- Sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned itinerary.

- Kayaking/sampan.

- All meals on cruise.

- Sunset party on cruise.

- Fully furnished private cabin as booked.

 Tour Excluded:

- Drinks/bevarages or other personal purchased.

- Tips for the tour guide and driver.

- Personal expenses, travel insurance.

- Other things are not mentioned in our tour program.

- V.A.T

Child Policy:

- 1 FOC for under 4 years – old children, sharing with their parent.

- Charge 75% for children from 4 to Under 8 years – old, sharing with their parent.

- Children from 8 years – old to over, charge the same as adult.

What To Bring:

- A hat, sunscreen, umbrella or raincoat.

- Appropriate clothing for the season.

Note:

- Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.

- Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.

- All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.

- If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.

- Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat

- If you do not want to join the biking segment of the tour you can relax in the restaurant with a cup of coffee or visit a local market.