La Pinta Cruise Lan Ha Bay

​Destinations:

• Lan Ha Bay
• Got Ferry
• Da Chong Islet
• Cua Van Area
• Ba Trai Dao beach (Lan Ha Bay)
• Tra Bau Area
• Dark & Bright Cave

Activities:

• Cave exploration
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride
• Swimming
• Spa massages (with surcharge)
• Cooking class
• Local wine experience
• Music entertainment
• Squid fishing
• Tai Chi

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Got ferry - Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

9:00-9:30 Optional pick-up arrangement around Hanoi old quarter* by La Pinta Limousine service team (outside meet at meeting point). Check-up guests list, personal belongings then depart.

9:30-11:45 Heading on the new national highway 5B from Hanoi capital to Cat Hai island.

11:45 Limo arrives at Got Pier, La Pinta lounge staff offer tea break (tea, lemon juice or purified bottled water).

12:00 Transfers to La Pinta Cruise.

12:15 On board La Pinta Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink then receive cruise briefing and safety instructions before check-in.

12:30 Savor a delicious lunch at the restaurant (our menus mostly cater specialties of Vietnamese and some international cuisines) while enjoying the beauty of the canals and islets on the way such as Da Chong, Con Vit and Gia Luan. (Da Chong- Stacking Stones is a destination in Quang Ninh province, well-known for adventure tours. Con Vit- Duck is an islet, shaped like a duck. Gia Luan is a village in Cat Ba island-the 3rd largest island in Vietnam, under Hai Phong governance)

14:30 La Pinta stops at Vung Tra Bau where you could either enjoy kayaking or swimming in emerald water.
(Vung Tra Bau is a small bay surrounded by stone islets, clear and clean, no strong wind and ideal for swimming).

16:00 Back to the cruise and it’s your time to refresh, relax and join our sunset party.

16:45 La Pinta cruise anchors on seawater at Rang Dua (Coconut sand dune) near adjoining of Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba island.

17:00-17:45 Join La Pinta chefs for a cooking show where you could learn how to make of some Vietnamese traditional dishes and taste it. Also, you are welcome to take part in our special activity** or any activity at your choice.

19:30 Dinner is served on board.

20:30-23:00 After finishing dinner, you could view the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic music, enjoy drinks from the bar while watching Top Gear Vietnam Special - a TV series by BBC or try your luck at squid fishing. Or you could also grab some drinks and have your leisure time outside your cabin private balcony. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Halong bay - Hanoi (B/ Br)

6:00 Wakeup in the middle of the bay, inhale the fresh air, watch the sunrise on broad horizon and admire the breathtaking seascape.

6:30 You would spend about 10 minutes traveling on our tender to nearby fishing area. The tender maintains a distance of 20-30m (60-90 ft) away from the Cha. On seascape you could observe a man and a woman in fishery classic costume netting within 20 minutes. On tender you could take photos, making your own video clip of this performance or lime stone islets on the bay. (Cha is a traditional small boat, made of timber frame and bamboo coated with natural plant compound or asphalt mixture)

7:00 Back to the cruise.

7:15 Breakfast with light buffet.

8:00 Transfers to Dark & Bright cave, explore this lovely cave by bamboo boats.

8:45 Back onto cruise, please join our special activity** or any activity at your choice on board.

9:15 Pack & check-out.

9:45 Farewell brunch is served at the restaurant. You could observe the scenes at different angles and grab this chance to do a photo hunting as the boat slowly cruises passing by many islets of Halong Bay on her waterway back to pier.

11:45 La Pinta cruise returns at Got Pier.

12:00 Disembark and say goodbye to the cruise.

12h:15 Transfer back to Hanoi by Limo service (optional).

14:30 Arrive in Hanoi old quarter*, drop off at your hotel.

Taking a rest in the bay of Wonders, relaxing on the crystal blue ocean or charming white sand beaches, you will soon forget all the pressure and enjoy your journey to the land of pleasure: wonderful landscapes, fresh and tasty seafood, peaceful atmosphere. This will sure be a special vacation for you!

Destination:

• Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
• Got Ferry
• Da Chong Islet
• Cua Van Area
• Ba Trai Dao Beach (Lan Ha Bay)
• Tra Bau Area
• Viet Hai Village
• Ba Ham Lake
• Dark & Bright Cave

Activities:

• Cave exploration
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride
• Swimming
• Cycling
• Spa massages (with surcharge)
• Cooking class
• Local wine experience
• Tea ceremony
• Watching Vietnamese cultural films
• Music entertainment
• Squid fishing
• Tai Chi

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Got ferry - Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

Morning:

9:00-9:30 Optional pick-up arrangement around Hanoi old quarter* by La Pinta Limousine service team (outside meet at meeting point). Check-up guests list, personal belongings then depart.

9:30-11:45 Heading on the new national highway 5B from Hanoi capital to Cat Hai island.

11:45 Limo arrives at Got Pier, La Pinta lounge staff offer tea break (tea, lemon juice or purified bottled water).

12:00 Transfers to La Pinta Cruise.

Afternoon:

12:15 On board La Pinta Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink then receive cruise briefing and safety instructions before check-in.

12:30 Savor a delicious lunch at the restaurant (our menus mostly cater specialties of Vietnamese and some international cuisines) while enjoying the beauty of the canals and islets on the way such as Da Chong, Con Vit and Gia Luan. (Da Chong- Stacking Stones is a destination in Quang Ninh province, well-known for adventure tours. Con Vit- Duck is an islet, shaped like a duck. Gia Luan is a village in Cat Ba island-the 3rd largest island in Vietnam, under Hai Phong governance)

14:30 La Pinta stops at Vung Tra Bau where you could either enjoy kayaking or swimming in emerald water.
(Vung Tra Bau is a small bay surrounded by stone islets, clear and clean, no strong wind and ideal for swimming).

16:00 Back to the cruise and it’s your time to refresh, relax and join our sunset party.

16:45 La Pinta cruise anchors on seawater at Rang Dua (Coconut sand dune) near adjoining of Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba island.

17:00-17:45 Join La Pinta chefs for a cooking show where you could learn how to make of some Vietnamese traditional dishes and taste it. Also, you are welcome to take part in our special activity** or any activity at your choice.

Evening:

19:30 Dinner is served on board.

20:30-23:00 After finishing dinner, you could view the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic music, enjoy drinks from the bar while watching Top Gear Vietnam Special - a TV series by BBC or try your luck at squid fishing. Or you could also grab some drinks and have your leisure time outside your cabin private balcony. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village (B, L, D)

Morning:

7:15 Light buffet breakfast is served on board.

8:15 Start your excursion with a boat trip to Lan Ha Bay for sightseeing.

9:30 The boat docks at Viet Hai pier. Passengers choose bicycles or electric cars to travel 3,5 km into the village. Viet Hai village is in a valley within Cat Ba National Reserve.

10:00 You could either shoot photos, video or walk in old houses. Meeting village folks to observe local daily life is another suggestion. In summer it is beautiful rice field, winter time you may do some trekking on lime stone cliffs and mountains.

11:30 Local lunch is served with fresh seafoods and local foods.

Afternoon:

13:00 Enjoy a ride on bicycles or electric cars back to Viet Hai pier.

13:30 Our trip boat takes you to Van Boi- a small beach nearby. Here you can do some kayaking or swimming.

15:30 Back onto day trip boat to transfer to La Pinta Cruise for the second night on boat.

Day 3: Halong bay - Hanoi (B/ Br)

Morning:

6:00 Wakeup in the middle of the bay, inhale the fresh air, watch the sunrise on broad horizon and admire the breathtaking seascape.

6:30 You would spend about 10 minutes traveling on our tender to nearby fishing area. The tender maintains a distance of 20-30m (60-90 ft) away from the Cha. On seascape you could observe a man and a woman in fishery classic costume netting within 20 minutes. On tender you could take photos, making your own video clip of this performance or lime stone islets on the bay. (Cha is a traditional small boat, made of timber frame and bamboo coated with natural plant compound or asphalt mixture)

7:00 Back to the cruise.

7:15 Breakfast with light buffet.

8:00 Transfers to Dark & Bright cave, explore this lovely cave by bamboo boats.

8:45 Back onto cruise, please join our special activity** or any activity at your choice on board.

9:15 Pack & check-out.

9:45 Farewell brunch is served at the restaurant. You could observe the scenes at different angles and grab this chance to do a photo hunting as the boat slowly cruises passing by many islets of Halong Bay on her waterway back to pier.

11:45 La Pinta cruise returns at Got Pier.

12:00 Disembark and say goodbye to the cruise.

12h:15 Transfer back to Hanoi by Limo service (optional).

Afternoon:

14:30 Arrive in Hanoi old quarter*, drop off at your hotel.

PACKAGE PRICE: IN USD PER CABIN

Important Notes:

(*) Pick-up and drop off services in Hanoi old quarter applied for tourists who book shuttle bus transfer only.
(**) Special activity subject to weather or seasonal conditions.
Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice depending of the weather and operating conditions.

Inclusion:

• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
• English speaking tour guide on boat
• Welcome drink with warm/cold towel
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries ( Breakfast=B, Lunch = L, Dinner=D)
• Kayaking, Cooking class, Squid fishing, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Music performance
• Bike & kayaking on the 3 days trip

Exclusions:

• Airfare, visa arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services & Massage
• A/C transfer Hanoi- Hai phong- Hanoi (contact us)
• All other services not stated above
• Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
• Surcharge for Xmas, Solar New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day