HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – LA PANDORA CRUISES 3D2N
This new luxury Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruise is an excellent choice for those looking for a unique route through the less touristy areas of both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay and to do it in comfort and style. A truly unique experience.
The cruise has 24, top quality, designed and luxury cabins for a journey in comfort while we take you deep into the natural wonder with various interesting activities, like kayaking, swimming and biking.
Day 1:
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
08:30 Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
12:00 Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 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 La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.
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, Wi-Fi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
Day 2:
Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi Beach
06:00 Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08:00 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 La Pandora cruise, time for relaxing. Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.
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, Wi-Fi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
Day 3:
Dark & Bright Cave – Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi
06:00 Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
08:00 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 our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:15 Join cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) on the cruise.
10:45 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.
- Full furnished luxury cabin with private balcony – A/C, hot water
- All meals on board:
3 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts - Welcome drink
- Complementary 2 bottles of mineral water in your cabin.
- Tai Chi, Cooking demonstrations
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- English speaking guide
- Shuttle bus (only in Hanoi old quarter)
- Taxes and Service Charges
- All other (alcoholic) beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- All not indicated in our itinerary
- Booking voucher from us
- Valid Passport with valid visa
- Cash for personal expense
Specific food requests
Please let us know if you have specific eating restrictions, allergic for certain things or if you are vegetarian, we can take that into account during the trips.
Useful information
Especially for the north and central Vietnam;
In the period between November and April, the weather is variable, from sunny to cold and rainy. It is advisable during this period to bring some rain gear with some warmer clothes. In the period from April to November, it is good to pack a hat with a wide brim, sunscreen (at least SPF15) and a reliable insect repellent. A thin rain poncho is useful all year round.
The south of Vietnam is generally a lot warmer all year round, so warm clothing is not really necessary.
Get Up And Go Vietnam does everything to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we have no control over weather conditions. Our apologies for that!
What do I need to know?
During the period March to November it will good to pack your swimming gear, a towel, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (at least SPF15), a reliable insect repellent, toiletries, a camera and lots of batteries. Warm clothing for the cooler months of November to March is advised. How much luggage can I take? Your vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kgs in a backpack or soft over-night bag and include a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to camera, sunscreen, water etc. Inhibitions can be left in the luggage storage rooms at your hotel with your other unwanted baggage.
Get Up and Go Vietnam is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!