DAY 1: NINH BINH - CAT BA ISLAND – LAN HA BAY ( LUNCH,DINNER )

Ninh Binh - 07h00 : You will be collected from all hotel, homestay in Ninh Binh to take the highway to Beo Harbour (in Catba town, Haiphong), where we arrive at around 11h30. ( short break at stop over on the way )

Cat Ba - 11h45: Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises.

12h15: 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.

Lan Ha Bay - 12h30: 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.

14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave 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 - 15h20: Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17h45: 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.

19h00: 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.

21h00: 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.

23h00: End of Day One program.

DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE - LAN HA BAY - HA NOI ( LUNCH, DINNER )

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.

Lan Ha Bay - Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.

11h45: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

12h00: 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.

Hanoi - 12h30: Bus pick you up depature to Ha Noi
15h30 : Short break
16h30: Arrive Ha Noi old quater Drop off at your hotel
Tour End

• Transport by Bus from Ninh Binh to Cat Ba and the return trip to Ha Noi
• Accommodation in Deluxe Cabins with A/C and private bathrooms
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
• Complimentary welcome drink
• All Entrance and sightseeing fees included
• Activities: Kayaking, Cooking demonstration, Squid Fishing
• Guided tour with an English speaking guide

• Tip
• Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusion

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.