DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HALONG LOTUS CRUISE
08:00- 8:30: Pick up at the Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay (If the package includes shuttle service). We will use the high-speed way, which is just with 2-hour drive and NO rest stops.
11:30: Your first stop is Tuan Chau harbor. Check in the cruise
12:15: After being taken to the HaLong Lotus Cruise, you will be checked in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced to the itinerary and cruise safety
13:00: You will have time to savor your delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Dog Island, Dinh Huong islet (Incence Burner islet); Kissing rocks – The symbol of Halong tourism.
14:45: Further cruising to the core zone of Halong Bay, your first stop is the visit to the Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. Once you exit the cave, you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view of the Bay as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.
16.30: You will visit the popular Titov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, and panoramic view of the Bay.
17:30: Back on board, you can enjoy a sunset party with HAPPY HOUR – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at Sky Leaf Bar, or join some games provided at reception.
18:30: If you are interested in Vietnamese cuisine, please join our traditional Vietnamese cooking class on the sundeck under the experienced Chef’s guidance (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather).
19:15: Delighted dinner.
20:30: This is the perfect time for you to enjoy our Sky Leaf Bar on the top floor. Besides, we provide free squid fishing tools at reception.
22:30: Overnight on Halong Lotus Cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
07:00 | Have a light breakfast 08:00: You can choose the optional Visit Luon Cave or kayaking for 30 minutes.
09:15: Return to the cruise, have a short rest, and prepare to check out.
09:30: You check out and return to Tuan Chau harbor.
10:30: Farewell lunch is served on board.
11:15 - 11:30: Pay the bill. Return to the harbor and our shuttle bus take you to the ferry to Cat Ba.
12:30: You check in at the hotel in Cat Ba and prepare to visit Cat Ba National Park.
13:30: You will travel in a group and leave the hotel to visit Cat Ba National Park. The tourist destination which attracts millions of visitors from both domestic and abroad. Coming to the tourist park, you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and vast seascape. Visitors can choose to relax on isolated beaches in Lan Ha Bay and walk through primeval tropical rainforest or Halong Lotus Cruise . Discover many unique flora and fauna species and immerse yourself in the local culture. Initially, 1,588 species of vascular plants belonging to 187 families have been identified, of which 58 species are recorded in the Vietnam Red Book (2007), and the IUCN List of Threatened Plants (2008) has 33 species. 1,026 species of medicinal plants, with one newly recorded species: Cycas tropophylla. According to initial investigation results, Cat Ba National Park has 338 species of terrestrial animals, including 53 species of mammals; 205 bird species; 55 species of reptiles, and 25 species of amphibians, of which 36 species are listed as rare and endemic in the Vietnam Red Book and the IUCN Red Book. The most notable of which is the Cat Ba Langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), an endemic species of Cat Ba and listed by IUCN as one of the world's top 25 most endangered primates.
17:30: Return to the hotel. You will have dinner at the hotel.
20:00 - 00:00: Enjoy the nightlife of people in Cat Ba. Immerse yourself in the music, enjoy a cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke, and relax
. DAY 3: DISCOVER CAT BA NATIONAL PARK– HANOI (BREAKFAST – LUNCH)
06:45: Breakfast is served at the restaurant.
08:00: Continue travel with the group and leave the hotel to visit Cat Ba Military Hospital Cave. The tourist destination attracts millions of visitors from both domestic and overseas. Come to the Field Hospital in the cave that can accommodate more than 100 wounded soldiers, with 17 patient rooms and many other functional rooms. Until now, Cat Ba Military Medicine Cave is still one of the most valuable and proud Hai Phong historical relics of the island district's people. Not only known as a meaningful historical destination, the cave Cat Ba Military Hospital also possesses a unique one-of-a-kind architecture, attracting all tourists who have ever visited this place. The cave's architecture still retains almost its entire state during the years of resistance. Therefore, during the tour, visitors will find more about the admirable defensive thinking of Vietnamese ancestors. 10:00: Move to the romantic beach at Cat Ba Bay.
11:00: Return to the hotel, prepare your luggage, and check out of the hotel. You will have lunch at the hotel.
12:30: Pay the bill. Hop on our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi. End of the tour
