3 DAYS – 2 NIGHT (HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY) ITINERARY

3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary

SUMMARY FOR 02 NIGHT ON LA PANDORA OR PANDORA BOUTIQUE CRUISE

DAY 01: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)

08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction. 13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
15:30: The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
Overnight on board.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – VAN BOI BEACH ( B, L, D)

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08:15 - 08:30: Transfer to day boat for visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo...you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
12:30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover bay by yourself and swimming in the blue water. Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.
16:30: Return to cruise, time for relaxing.
17:30: Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the f ishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games.
Overnight on board.

DAY 03: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.

Detailed Itinerary with Tips and Preparation Guide

Morning

08:15 – 08:45: Pick-up from your hotel or private address by our shuttle bus. Enjoy a short break halfway through the journey.
11:45 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer to the cruise via tender.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard La Pandora Cruise. Refresh with a welcome drink and meet the captain and crew for a cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:00 – 13:15: Enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch featuring fresh seafood and various appetizing dishes while cruising past the stunning Con Vit Islets.

Afternoon

15:30: Sail through the breathtaking landscapes of Lan Ha Bay, a tranquil extension of Ha Long Bay. Arrive at Ong Cam Area, an unspoiled paradise. Engage in kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
17:30: Return to the cruise and drop anchor for an overnight stay. Join our cooking demonstration to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, followed by a complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

Evening

19:00: Enjoy a delectable dinner at the onboard restaurant. After dinner, relax in your cabin or join activities such as squid fishing, movie watching, a drink at the bar, or playing exciting games.
Overnight on board.

Morning

06:00: Wake up to a mesmerizing sunrise over the bay.
06:30: Light breakfast with coffee and tea served on board.
08:15 – 08:30: Transfer to a day boat for an excursion to Viet Hai Village. Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through the village, passing lush rainforests and a dark tunnel. Admire the stunning rice fields along the way. Visit a traditional house made of straw, mud, and bamboo, and experience the daily life of the locals in this secluded valley.

Afternoon

12:30: Return to the day boat and enjoy lunch while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.
13:30: Continue exploring Lan Ha Bay, where you can kayak freely to discover hidden corners of the bay or take a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters. Visit the beautiful Van Boi area, known for its white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs.
16:30: Return to the main cruise for relaxation.

Evening

17:30: Participate in another cooking demonstration and enjoy the Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Indulge in a delicious dinner at the onboard restaurant. Afterward, unwind in your cabin or take part in evening activities such as squid fishing, movie screenings, or socializing at the bar.
Overnight on board.

Lan Ha Bay

Morning

06:00: Start your day with a stunning sunrise over the bay.
06:30: Light breakfast with coffee and tea served.
07:15: Explore the Dark & Bright Cave by local rowing boats. Discover its wild and mystical beauty amidst the spectacular World Heritage landscape.
09:15: Return to the cruise and take some time to relax before checking out.

Dark & Bright Cave

Afternoon

10:00: Enjoy a farewell lunch on board while cruising back to the marina.
12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive at your hotel or home, concluding your unforgettable journey with La Pandora Cruise.
End of the itinerary.

INCLUDED: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Welcome drink, refreshing towel, fresh fruit basket, and bottled mineral water in each cabin.
Fully furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C and hot water.
All meals on board (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts).
Complimentary morning tea and coffee.
Cooking demonstrations.
Entrance and sightseeing fees.
Kayaking, local rowing boat, swimming (weather permitting), squid fishing, and music entertainment.
Day boat excursion to Van Boi Beach and Viet Hai Village, including cycling.
English-speaking tour guide.
High-class A/C shuttle bus (round trip).
Fruit and local wine party.
Wi-Fi access.

EXCLUDED: