As a local tour operator in Halong bay for many years, we have realized that visitors to Halong bay has only discovered one quarter of the total bay area and it has long been a touristy place while the remains is rarely explored destinations.
With that in mind, we are delighted to build Elite cruise for serve our valued guests to explore the less touristy, quieter parts of Halong and Lan Ha bays throughout the length of journey with best level of customer service experience possible.
Luxurious Lan Ha bay – Ha Long bay day cruise
07.30 – 8.00
Our tour guide and luxury bus will pick you up at your hotel in the Old quarter and start two-hour driving to embarking point – Got pier via express way.
10.15- Arrive Got pier – Welcome onboard
Embarking on Elite cruise – Be briefed about your cruising, safety instructions while enjoy welcome drink. Start cruising and explore Halong bay – Lan Ha bay. Elite Cruise will take you on an odyssey of 7- 8 hours in deep exploration through the off the beaten path of Halong bay – Lan Ha bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders.
11.45 – Lunch aboard Elite cruise
While cruising through a maze of toweling limestone mountains, you revel in the elegance restaurant that full equipped with air-conditioning to enjoy your delicious lunch with Vietnamese fusion cuisine and stunning views of the bays along the way.
13.00 – Explore Caves and Hidden Lagoon by Kayaking or Rowing Boat
Drop anchor at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery in Dark and Bright caves. After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will be taking a kayak or a bamboo boat rowed by a local and gently gliding through stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons do amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from emerald water.
14.15-15:00 Leaving Dark and Bright caves area for Tra Bau
A very pristine and isolated area in Lan Ha Bay to enjoy swimming or kayaking again to explore other corners of Lan Ha bay and Halong bay
16.30- Enjoy Break – Cooking demonstration and Happy Hour
Summit on the sundeck for watch the magnificent sunset with tea break, then joining a short class of cooking demonstration to show how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls and enjoy Happy Hour.
17.00- Back to pier
Disembark and ride back to Hanoi via new highway
19.30- Drop off at your hotel
Cruise included:
All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
Lunch with Vietnamese fusion cuisine
Sunset party and bottles of mineral water on Bus
Kayaking or local rowing boat, life jacket and waterproof bag
English speaking guide during the tour
On board insurance and service charges
Cruise excluded:
Meals or drinks not mentioned in our itinerary
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Pick up/drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem district
All other services not mentioned in the itinerary
Notes:
Vegetarian foods on request
Pick up/ drop off at hotel located in Old quarter area and Hoan Kiem district
Departure time: Get ready at hotel lobby from 7:30 Am
Return time: 19:30 – 20:00
Tips are appreciated
Wear comfortable clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Things to bring:
Towel, sun glasses, sun cream, camera, swimming costume, and cash for personal expenses.
