Hanoi: Halong, Lan Ha Bay Cruise biking, kayaking, meals,bus

Cruising the beauty of Halong and Lan Ha bay. Joining the small group cruise, kayaking and swimming, biking in Cat Ba national park, visit fishing village, happy hours. Hide away from touristic area.
Day 1: Ha Noi – Cai Beo Harbour – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay (Lunch + Dinner)

07h45: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to the Port (Haiphong) where we arrive at around 11h30.

11h35: Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises.

12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.

12h30: We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. 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 – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

15h30: Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.

16:45 Returning your Venezia Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam sping-roll. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal.

19h00: Dinner 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.

21h00: Enjoy 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, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on our cruises!.

23h00: End of Day One program.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi (Breakfast + Lunch)

06:00: Begin your new day with taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window or from the sun-deck.
07:00 Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.

08:30: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.
Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.

11h45: We return to Cai Beo harbour in the south of Halong bay, where our visitors disembark.

12h00: We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

15h45: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. Finish Venezia cruise 2 days 1 night tour.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.