Orchid Cruises Lan Ha Bay

Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay (-/L/D)
You will be met and greeted with our local guide at your hotel in Hanoi.
09h10    You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruises’ lounge by warm welcome.

12h15    Transfer by tender to the Orchid Cruises.

12h30    We welcome our guests onboard Orchid Cruises and then check in, enjoy Welcome drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.

13h00    Orchid Cruises proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area which belongs to Cat Ba National Park.

14h15    Arrive in Gia Luan, transfer to Trung Trang cave by Orchid bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.

Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.

17h00    Orchid Cruises sail in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.

17h45    Returning Orchid Cruises, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you how to prepare some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening it's time to enjoy Happy Hour deal on borad.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19h30    Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30    Contemplate the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.

23h00    End of Day One program.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Hai Phong – Hanoi (B/B/-)
06h15    Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Frog lake is situated.

7h45    You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Frog lake to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.

9h30    Come back to Orchid Cruises and it is time for checking out

10h00    While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

10h30    Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11h35    Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.

14h00    Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip

Prices: NET in United States Dollars (US$) per cabin:

Please contact our Tour Managers at info@cosmostravelvietnam.com to book your incredible journey on Orchid Cruises today.

Including:

• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
• English speaking tour guide on boat
• Luxury Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
• All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 light breakfasts)
• Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat,
• Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Luxury cabin with A/C

Excluding:

• Airfares of all kinds
• Vietnam visa arrangements
• Round trip transfer Hanoi – Haiphong - Hanoi (Seat-in- coach)
• Hotel in Hanoi
• Beauty Spa Services & Massage
• Beverages, tips, gratuities
• Other personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above

Luxury cruise services in Lan Ha Bay while you explore the magnificient landscapes: limestone islets, small beaches, fishing activities... You cruise differently from the crowded Halong Bay. Unwind, relax and enjoy onboard Orchid Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island.

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