DAY 1: Hanoi/ Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (L, D)

Morning_The limousine bus will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi/ Ninh Binh and convey you to Ha Long around 11h30.

10:30_Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break.

11:30 – 12:00_Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor. Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew to get a brief introduction to cruise and safety guidelines. Then check in your cabin.

13:00_Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Harbor, which belongs to the Catba area. Discover the natural lagoon area belonging to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).

Heading back toward the sleeping area. Do kayaking in the Ba Trai Dao Islets area.

17:30_Return to our Dora Cruise and participate in our Sunset Party with fruit, cake, and wine. Take photos and relax.

18:00 – 18:15_Join the Cooking Class guided directly by the Chef of Dora Cruise. You have a chance to practice traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or the famous cuisine of Vietnam.

19:00_Time for dinner. Enjoy exceptional seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

21:00_Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise: cards game, chess, listening to music, squid fishing, relaxing, etc.

Overnight on the cruise

DAY 2: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island - Viet Hai Village (B, L, D)

06:30_Join us for a Tai Chi Session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.

07:00_Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy relaxing in a fantastic view of Lan Ha Bay while the boat cruises further for sightseeing.

08:20_Transfer by the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai ancient  village on Cat Ba Island. On the way, discover the incredible landscape of hundred limestone mountains rising from the surface of Lan Ha Bay.

09:45 – 10:00_Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along Viet Hai Village roads. We also visit a local family's house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.

12:00_Back to our cruise and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view. 

14:30_Arrive in the less tourist area for kayaking and swimming. Guests will have a chance to see fish farm at the typical Lan Ha Bay Floating Village. 

16:00_Back to Dora Cruise, take time to refresh, enjoy the Sunset Party at our cruise, or book massage services as we cruise to the sleeping area

19:00_Time for dinner. Enjoying exceptional seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

20:00_After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine, and cigars cellar, or enjoy the bay's landscape at night. Please take one of our onboard activities like squid fishing and watching movies in the restaurant.

Overnight on the cruise

DAY 3: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi/ Ninh Binh (B, L)

06:30_Early morning sun risers can enjoy a Tai Chi Session on sundeck.

07:00 – 07:45_Morning view of the bay's landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the restaurant.

08:15_You will be at the reception to visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house, and there you can have the opportunity to explore the cave on a local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).

09:30_Return to Dora Cruise, check out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:00_Have the last buffet lunch on the cruise.

11:30_Dora Cruise lands near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfers guests to Tuan Chau. Tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12:00 – 12:30_Get on a limousine bus and return to Hanoi/ Ninh Binh.

Afternoon_Arrive in Hanoi/ Ninh Binh, our bus drop you off at your Hotel. End the trip and say goodbye.

INCLUSION:

• Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, Kayaking
• Round-trip transfer from Hanoi
• English-speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation, shower
• Welcome drink
• Meals onboard
• Insurance onboard
• Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
• Fishing equipment
• Sunset party, cooking class on cruise

EXCLUSION:

• Drinks
• Tips for tour guides and driver
• Personal expenses
• All services and items not mentioned

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