DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Marina – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L,D)
7:50 – Begin your adventure with a pick-up from the vibrant Hanoi Old Quarter, transferred swiftly via the Expressway.
11:30 – Arrive at La Casta VIP lounge – Lot 17, Tuan Chau Marina – Ha Long, and enjoy a welcome drink while checking in before boarding the cruise.
From 11:30 to 12:00 – After taking a rest, our high-speed tender will transfer you to the main boat, which takes around 25 minutes. Upon arrival, the La Casta crew will warmly welcome you with a welcome drink, and you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guidelines at our restaurant. After that, you can complete the check-in procedure and check into your suite cabins.
13:00 – We will serve lunch in the restaurant, and then La Casta Cruise will start to depart for the voyage to discover Lan Ha Bay.
15:45 – We will visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay, which includes a beach that breathes a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets resembling three giant peaches on the sea. You can join our activities, such as kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring the Ba Trai Dao area.
However, in unfavourable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guests, this destination would be changed to Dark and Bright cave, famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay.
You can still join our activities such as kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, or swimming, which is an interesting activity to discover the true beauty of the stunning limestone structure and blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
From 17:30 to 18:30 – You come back to La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
18:00 – You can join a cooking demonstration, where our chef will guide you on how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30 – You can enjoy a special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00 – We will provide evening entertainment such as squid fishing or karaoke, followed by an overnight stay on the La Casta Cruise.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi (B,L)
6:15 -Wake up early and join the Tai Chi session on the sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere, and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00 to 7:45 – Have breakfast, and admire the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
8:00 – Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets. We will visit the famous Tra Bau, where you can freely kayak and explore the landscape or swim.
9:00 – You can return to your cabin, relax and check all your luggage before leaving your cabin.
9:30 – Complete the check-out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise while having a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.
10:30 – Enjoy brunch at the restaurant.
11:15 – Disembark from the cruise as our crew says farewell, and board a speed boat back to Tuan Chau Marina.
15:30 – Drop off at your hotel doorstep in Ha Noi.
Please note that itineraries may change due to cruising conditions without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong/Lan Ha Bay.
The cost per person based on sharing a twin/double cabin is USD 189.
If you’re traveling alone and would like a private cabin, there is an additional charge of $96