TRAVELLER CHOICE
First Day: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau Area
▾08:00 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House and go to Halong Bay.
11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. You will check in at the waiting room.
12:00 Transfer to Verdure Lotus Luxury Cruise through the tender boat
Have a lovely welcome drink as the captain and crew of the cruise give a brief introduction about the route and safety guidelines.
01:00 Lunch onboard!
Enjoy a Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian meal while cruising the picturesque Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, and observing the bay’s interesting rock formations.
03:00 Explore Lan Ha Bay
We will stop at the Tra Bau area, a well-loved fishing village with dreamy natural beauty. Here, you can experience kayaking in the cool water of the bay, and learn about the life of local fishermen.
05:30 Come back to Verdure Lotus Luxury Cruise
You can participate in our cooking class on the sundeck to learn how to make “pho cuon” (also known as “spring rolls”), a delicious Vietnamese dish.
In addition, please take advantage of the Happy Hour promotion at our bar, get a drink, relax on the deck, and admire the stunning sunset view.
07:00 Dinner
With the amazing nighttime view of Lan Ha Bay outside your restaurant, savor a lovely dinner with local cuisine made for you by our fantastic onboard catering crew.
09:00 Overnight onboard
Following dinner, you are free to have fun with the squid fishing program, unwind on the sundeck, or relax in your room amidst the cozy atmosphere of the bay at night.
Second Day: Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Light Cave - Tuan Chau Marina - Hanoi
▾06:00 Welcome the sunrise in Halong Bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
06:15 Breakfast in the restaurant
As the cruise sets sail to explore the bay, passing by amazing karst islands, you can join us in the restaurant for a light breakfast with tea and coffee, to get some energy for the day ahead!
07:00 Visit Dark & Light Cave
Here, you can immerse yourself in the refreshing, crystal-clear blue water of Lan Ha Bay, or freely explore the cave surroundings in a kayak or bamboo boat.
09:30 Back to Verdure Lotus Luxury Cruise
Relax onboard a bit before going back to your cabin, and prepare your luggage before checking out.
10:00 The cruise returns to the harbor.
Enjoy a delightful lunch in the luxury restaurant of Verdure Lotus Luxury Cruise and admire the Ha Long Bay scenery one last time before the trip ends.
11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. The transfer team will help you get back to Hanoi via highway.
15:00 Back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Thanks for cruising with us!
Sarah Jane + Mick Nadin –
Great trip, thank you. Unfortunately the food was cold when we got it but a good selection and nicely prepared.
Good time in Halong Bay
Great trip, thank you. Unfortunately the food was cold when we got it but a good selection and nicely prepared.
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Itinerary: ★★★★★
Food Drink: ★★★★☆
Tour Guide: ★★★★★
Enter Act: ★★★★★
Accommodations: ★★★★★