Lying to the south and east of Cat Ba Town, the 300 or so karst islands and limestone outcrops of Lan Ha are just as beautiful as those of Halong Bay and have the additional attraction of numerous white-sand beaches.
Due to it being a fair way from Halong City, not so many tourist boats venture here, meaning Lan Ha Bay has a more isolated appeal. Sailing and kayak trips here are best organised in Cat Ba Town.
07:00: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter & transfer to the boat.
10:15: Arrive habour boat, check-in the Cruise, enjoy welcome drinks. Cruising through Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay, admire the magical landscapes on the way. The Cruise Pass Da Chong Islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
11:30: Arrive in Gia Luan Harbour, Cat Ba island. Our bus will take you to visit a Cave in Cat Ba National Park.
12:30: Back to the boat & enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood.
12:45: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. Do kayaking to explore the Dark & Bright cave area where is the best place in Halong bay for kayaker, this is the most beautiful lagoons in Ha Long bay as well.
2:15: Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.
3:45: Cruising back & join cooking class demonstration (making Vietnamese Spring rolls) on the cruise.
4:45: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with fresh fruits & tea.
6:00: Disembark at the Got Ferry Terminal by tender. Transfer back to Hanoi
8:30: Arrival back at your hotel.