Day One: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
09:10 You will be picked up in the Hanoi Old Quarter to take a two-hour drive to Haiphong (Transfer is optional, at extra charge).
11:30 Arrival at Got Ferry Terminal. Enjoy a special tea for resfreshemtn at Azalea Cruises’ Lounge.
12:15 Transfer by a small boat to the AZALEA CRUISES.
12:30 Enjoy welcome drink, listen to cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check in.
13:00 AZALEA CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15:00 Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by AZALEA bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17:00 AZALEA CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17:45 Returning AZALEA CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu).
19:30 Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant.
Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island (B/L/D)
06:15 The day starts early onboard AZALEA CRUISES with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
08:30 AZALEA CRUISES bring you to 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. Optional electric car service is available (included).
12:00 Back to AZALEA CRUISES for visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach area. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30 Visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches on Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming and kayaking, or just sunbathing on the beautiful sand.
15:00 Return to AZALEA CRUISES, then join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19:30 Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant.
Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay Departure (B)
06:15 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served. Continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Frog Lake (Ao Ech) is situated.
07:45 Kayak at Frog Lake area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
09:30 Come back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10:30 Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony.
11:35 Return to the Got Pier then disembark.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi or depart to your next destination.
