“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain said.
Experience Hanoi & Lan Ha Bay 4 Days & 3 Nights
Experience Hanoi & Lan Ha Bay in 4 Days & 3 nights is designed for travelers who seek to explore Hanoi city life on their own, try some local food in the Old Quarter including 02 nights on Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan and 01 night on Oriental Jade Hotel & Spa
ABOUT HERITAGE CRUISES BINH CHUAN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO
Heritage Binh Chuan offers an authentic experience, ensuring an intimate and refined cruise through the Gulf of Tonkin. Passengers immerse themselves in Vietnam’s culture, history, art, and its people while voyaging amidst the awe-inspiring natural wonders.
ABOUT ORIENTAL JADE HOTEL AND SPA
Located on Hang Trong Street, the hotel provides guests with a convenient base from which they can explore Hanoi Old Quarter within walking distance. Designed to be a peaceful haven to unwind after spending a long day discovering Hanoi, the hotel rooms and suites are ideal resting places for guests to wake up with a welcoming view of the bustling city from above.
DAY 1: ARRIVE HOTEL
12:00 You will be picked up at Noi Bai International Airport to Oriental Jade Hotel & Spa by private car.
14:00 Check-in at Oriental Jade Hotel & Spa.
DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO
08:00 – 08:30 Check out from hotel and our driver pick you up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City by shared Limousine Dcar
11:30 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Lounge at No.28B of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite.
12:40 Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.
13:10 Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) (upon the weather), or Tra Bau ( during the period from May to September) in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.
17:00 Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite,
18:00 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
Join our HAPPY HOUR (from 17:00 to 19:00) while enjoying the amazing scenery while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:15 A memorable dining experience will be offered at Le Tonkin Restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
19:45 Turn down service
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late.
Overnight onboard
DAY3: VIET HAI VILLAGE – LAN HA BAY
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries
06:30 Full breakfast is served at Le Tonkin restaurant.
8:30 Transfer to speedboat or dayboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to local field. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people.
Then enjoy lunch in Viet Hai village or on dayboat and the scenery in Lan Ha Bay.
13:00 Visit Lan Ha Bay and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches (if the weather and tide permit) or crystal-clear water area for swimming and kayaking.
15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan.
17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, with afternoon tea, watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class.
19:15 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant
21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late.
Overnight onboard
DAY 4: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU – HANOI
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
06:30 Have a light breakfast on board.
07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
10:30 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey
11:00 Disembark for your onward journey. The driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or head to Noi Bai airport as your request.
11:10 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities.
INCLUSIONS
CRUISES
- Private 4 seater regular car roundtrip Noi Bai airport – Hotel
- Sharing shuttle bus roundtrip Hanoi -Halong by Limousine Dcar
- Welcome drink
- Tender/ Speedboat transfer
- Complimentary fresh seasonal fruit water bottle, tea & coffee in rooms
- All meals included: 02 lunch, 2 fine dining dinner, 02 breakfast and 1 brunch de luxe
- Music, bars and art gallery
- Cookery demonstrations,Vovinam session, games, gym, swimming pool, library
- Beach activities such as swimming, kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
- Delta Suite cabin with bathtub & shower, private balcony with full ocean views
- English-speaking experience manager and cruise director on board
- Free Wi-Fi
- All sightseeing tickets
- Service charges
HOTEL
- Sapphire Quarter View (Double/Twin) – Large window with Neighbor Old Quarter View
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Daily breakfast in the restaurant. If clients do not have breakfast, there will be no refund.
- Complimentary daily tea & coffee, two (02) bottles of mineral water daily in the room;
- ID facilities, mini-bar and in-room safe box;
- Free Internet is available for all guests;
- Swimming Pool & Gym
