Day 1 : Hanoi – Haiphong (Beo Harbour) – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Lunch + Dinner)

Bến Beo Cat Ba - 07:00 You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to Beo Harbour (in Catba town), where we arrive at around 11:30.

12:10 Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises (After finishing all cruise papers).

12:15 We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.

12:30 We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. 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 – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

14:30 The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach area and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.

Lan Ha Bay - 15:20 Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17:15 Returning your Venezia Cruises boat 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 it’s Happy Hour deal.

19:00 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.

21:00 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, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on Venezia Cruises.

23:00 End of Day One program.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village (Biking, foot massage, local wines) – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi (Breakfast + Brunch)

Viet Hai Village - 06:00 Begin your new day with a Cup of coffee , taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window.
Enjoy a light breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay

08:00 Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.

Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

10:45 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.

11:45 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

12:00 We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

16:15 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. Finish Venezia cruise 2 days 1 night tour.

• Professional local English tour guide
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Biking to local village
• Kayaking in less tourist area
• Squid fishing
• Cooking demonstrations
• Happy hours
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• Extra fees of 35 USD for booking of 1 person (Single room)
• Drinks on board

Leaving the busy Hanoi Old Quarter hotels by bus, transfered to the Venezia Cruise boat by tender. This two-day overnight tour visits the less tourist areas in Lan Ha Bay - Catba island area with small group of guests. Cruising through extraordinary limestone karst landscapes and passing beautiful coastal scenery, our guests will enjoy kayaking into wild and mysterious caves and islets; and take a swim or try “boat jump” into the crystal clear waters on the beaches of Lan Ha Bay.
• Be welcomed on board with welcome drink, then check in to your comfortable cabin with big window view.
• All meals on board are provided, you can even participate in a cooking class
• Enjoy the sunset party (Happy hours) on the sundeck with fresh fruits.
• Try squid fishing and funny karaoke after dinner
• Join bicycle tour (or electric car) to Viet Hai Village (in Catba National Park) to learn the life and culture of local people
• Try “foot massage” by “fish” and drink local wines in Viet Hai village

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.