From Hanoi - 3D2N Halong Bay Luxury cruise with Private Cabin

Highlights

• Discover the cultural heritage of Bac Ninh on a 3-day tour from Hanoi
• Visit ancient pagodas, including Bút Tháp and Phật Tích Pagoda
• Learn about traditional Vietnamese woodblock paintings in Đông Hồ
• Enjoy a pottery-making experience in Làng Phù Lãng Pottery Village
• Experience the local culture with a Quan họ folk singing performance

Description

Day 1

DAY 1 | TUAN CHAU MARINA - LAN HA BAY - BA TRAI DAO

08:20 – 08:50 Guests will be picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (applicable for limousine transfer or private car of the Celina of the Sea cruise - if guests select transportation option).

11:15 – 11:45 Arrival at the waiting lounge for check-in at Lot 41A, Tuan Chau Marina.

12:00 – 12:30: Transfer by speed boat from Tuan Chau Pier to Celina of The Sea Cruise, anchored at Gia Luan area.

13:00 – 13:30: Board the cruise at Gia Luan Pier. Guests enjoy a welcome drink, listen to safety briefing. A luxurious lunch is served while the cruise glides past iconic limestone formations such as Turtle Islet and Human Head Islet.

14:30: Arrival at Ba Trai Dao Area. Guests can enjoy kayaking to explore the stunning surroundings.

17:30 – 18:30 Return to the cruise. Relax at leisure and enjoy a sunset party with fruits, pastries, and tea while watching the sun set behind the limestone karsts.

18:30: Join a Vietnamese Cooking Class onboard.

19:30 Enjoy a Luxurious Dinner at the restaurant on the 4th floor.

21:00: Evening leisure time: relax at the Sky Bar, try squid fishing, or unwind in the tranquil bay atmosphere.

Day 2

DAY 2 | VIET HAI VILLAGE - TAI KEO CAVE - LAN HA BAY

06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi Class

07:00 – 07:30: Light breakfast

08:30: To embark on an authentic short adventure, you will transfer from our luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village, where we will walk around the idyllic enclave and see the residents’ fabulously rustic homes.

We then ride our bicycles or electric vans down village paths to enjoy some of Cat Ba Island’s stunning landscape.

This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local people. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.

12:30: Savor a delicious menu on Day Cruise whilst enjoying majestic views of the bay

13:30: Continue the journey to Tai Keo Cave - a hidden gem in Lan Ha Bay, where you can kayak through natural rock caves, where sunlight filters through the crevices creating a magical and enchanting scene.

15:00 Back to the Cruise and enjoy the incredible voyage with our cruise

18:30 Enjoy Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class, and sunset viewing on the sundeck

19:30 Enjoy a Luxurious Dinner

21:00 Evening leisure: Sky Bar, squid fishing, or relaxing onboard

Day 3

DAY 3 | LAN HA BAY - TRA BAU - TUAN CHAU MARINA - HANOI

06:00: Start your day with Tai Chi class

07:30 – 07:45: Visit Tra Bau Area. Guests enjoy kayaking or swimming in the bay

08:45 – 09:00 Return to the cruise and prepare for check-out

09:45 Enjoy brunch

10:15 – 10:30 Disembark and transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau Marina

11:00 – 11:30 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. End of cruise program

15:30 – 16:00 Transfer back to Hanoi

Includes

• Pick-up in Hanoi
• Visit Bút Tháp Pagoda
• Visit Đông Hồ Folk Painting Village
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Explore Phật Tích Pagoda
• Check-in hotel in Bac Ninh
• Dinner
• Visit Dâu Pagoda
• Explore Làng Phù Lãng Pottery Village
• Lunch with local specialties
• Visit Đền Đô (Đô Temple)
• Quan họ experience
• Breakfast
• Visit Lim Village / Lim Hill
• Transfer back to Hanoi

Excludes

Optional stop at a local market or coffee shop

Important Information

• Experience local culture and heritage Enjoy traditional Bac Ninh folk singing Explore ancient pagodas and craft villages

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund