Floating experiences on a luxury cruise are the journeys of distinction that everybody should try at least once, and Aspira Cruises Lan Ha Bay 3 Days 2 Nights is here for all. While the accommodation and services aboard are pleasant, joyful activities like swimming, kayaking, and cycling at the designated tourist attractions are happily memorable. Also, sightseeing and photography opportunities are just infinite.

Itinerary: Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Light Cave – Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao Beach – Trung Trang Cave – Cat Ba National Park

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG – LAN HA BAY

08:30 – 09:00: Pick up and transfer you from Hanoi Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Marina, around 2.5 hours.

Optional choice: If you’re not using the limousine shuttle bus, just make sure to gather at Aspira guest station.

11:30 – 12:00: In Tuan Chau Marina, take a speedboat transfer to the splendid Aspira Cruises.

12:30: Welcome on board Aspira Cruises. Enjoy the welcome drinks, towels, cruise briefing, and safety regulations. Explore your cabin as booked. You will then have lunch while the vessel is traveling to the canals on the way to Halong Bay.

15:30: View the Dark and Light Cave from afar, and then access it by kayaking. Or, take a bamboo boat trip with the local people to explore this water cave and marvel at the ancient limestones. Get back on board and swimming in the water nearby.

17:30: Watch the stunning twilight over the Gulf of Tonkin. Have delight in the swimming pool, sundowner party, and Happy Hour sales at the panoramic bar.

18:00: Take part in the Vietnamese cooking class. Or, pamper yourself with the massage service, fitness center, and spectacular panorama.

19:00: Have dinner amid the tranquil setting.

20:45: Unwind by watching the scenic bay in the evening, savoring the music, squid fishing, movies, and spa treatment. Or, just rest in your room.

DAY 2: BA TRAI DAO BEACH – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND

06:30: Get excited with morning Tai Chi practice and sightseeing the sunrise beauty.

07:30: Treat your stomach with a nice breakfast.

08:30: Take a day boat to approach Cat Ba Island. The top attraction is Viet Hai Village located in the valley of Cat Ba National Park.

10:00 – 12:00: Spend time in Viet Hai Village via the bicycle ride of 4km across the mountains and rice fields of the countryside scenery. Also, go for a tour around the village, meet the locals, and take pictures.

12:00 – 13:00: Pedal back to Viet Hai wharf. Get on board and enjoy sunbathing. Meanwhile, it’s sailing to the area of Ba Trai Dao Beach in which you swim and relish the seascape.

14:00 – 16:00: Find joy in kayaking in Bai Trai Dao Beach. It’s also ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

17:30: Get back on board. Excitement might arise from the gorgeous sunset and cooking class (with fried spring roll recipe).

19:30: Have dinner with seafood.

20:00: Refresh aboard with music, drinks, and massage to please your mind and body.

22:00: Have a good night in the placid place for anchoring.

DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND – HALONG – HANOI

06:15: Appreciate a new morning refreshing Tai Chi practice on the sundeck and spread eyes on the imposing sunrise.

07:00: Have a light breakfast.

08:00: Visit Gia Luan Area (Cat Ba Island) from which you get on a bus toward Trung Trang Cave, a masterpiece of Nature including stalagmites and stalactites. Begin trekking for 300m and record your time in the beautiful jungle.

10:00: Return on board, complete the check-out of your cabin, and finalize the bill. Have brunch while the cruise travels back to the wharf.

11:30: Arrive at the wharf for disembarkation.

12:15: Drive back to Hanoi on a D-car (a surcharge if needed).

15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of Aspira Cruises Lan Ha Bay 3 Days Tour.