Unique Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay 3 Days 2 Nights Aboard Serenity Cruises

Unique Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay 3 Days 2 Nights Aboard Serenity Cruises

Halong Serenity Cruises is high quality 5-star cruise line operating in Halong- Lan Ha Bays. Serenity Cruises tour package has been designed to cater passengers from the beginning to the end of their seemless vacation in Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island.

Whilst some cruises appeal to a fun-loving crowd, Serenity Cruises draw a quieter, more style-conscious customer. They are cruises for discerning people who dream of floating on a calm, azure sea, among limestone peaks under boundless skies. Cruises designed for self-contemplation, to discover your inner resources and how strong your connection is with nature and local culture.
Serenity Cruises have an unrivaled collection of the most desired luxury cruises in the region, cruises that reveal the unspoiled wilderness and hidden gems of Cat Ba Island and Ha Long/Lan Ha Bays that you will not find in guidebooks.

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Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU WHARF – SERENITY CRUISES

Pass By: Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
8:30 – 9:00: Pick-up time

For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours on the traditional road to Ha Long city, we will shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf by expressway after 2.5 hours driving.

11:45: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf

She anchors far from the crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

12:00: Embark on SERENITY CRUISES

Warmly welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying the welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in your cabin

12:45 – 14:00: Enjoy fabulous buffet lunch

Fabulous buffet lunch is served while SERENITY CRUISES starts her sails into to magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quiet and less touristic. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands

15:00: Explore Halong – Lan Ha Bay – go kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling

SERENITY CRUISES reach Đầu Bê Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long Bay. It is your time to discover Ha Long bay on your own way with the tandem kayak (double kayak) to explore the beauty of nature in the hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hang down from the ceiling cave. You can also go snorkeling to admire the amazing aquatic world. These activities might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area.

16:30: Happy Hour & cooking demonstration

Back to SERENITY CRUISES after outdoor activities, this is the perfect time to relax your self with a cocktail, Happy hour deal is available from 16.30 – 18.30. Onboard, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

19:00: Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu

After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment … You will stay overnight on boat.


Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serenity Cruises

Day 2: EXPLORE CAT BA ISLAND

Pass By: Catba Station Travel - Cooking Class, 231 Ben Beo Road, Cat Ba Vietnam
6:30: Do Tai-chi session on sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Taichi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind. SERENITY CRUISES continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

7:45 – 8:00: Explore Cat Ba Island

Travel to Cat Ba town on the trail through the island. You will be surrounded by the birds chirping and the lush green leaves waving along the way. When you arrive at the gate of Cat Ba National Park, we will gather for a photo shoot with our professional photographer.

There will be time for bushwalking into the wild. Our tour guide will take you to Ngự Lâm peak and Kim Giao garden – those are the best spots to have a bird’s eye view of the island.

Besides, Trung Trang cave – an ideal destination for nature lover is also a highlight of the day. Trung Trang cave features 400 meters length through mountains, which is a natural cave created by heaven over two thousand years of history.

11:30 – Have lunch on the island

After the tour into Cat Ba National Park, you will take the bus to Cat Ba Town, enjoy local dished made from freshly caught seafood in the morning.

When the lunch is finished, you will have time to go seeing the local life on your own. You can visit the local seafood market or go take some photos in the Square.

Then you go to the most beautiful beaches: Tung Thu, Cat Co 1, Cat Co 3 to swim.

14:30 – Visit Cannon Fort

Watching the sunset on Lan Ha Bay from the fort with your favorite cup of coffee, chatting with your friends is something you cannot miss.

16:00 – Go back to SERENITY CRUISES

The canoe will pick you up and take you back to SERENITY CRUISES. Relax on the sundeck with a cocktail before dinner is served.

19:00 – Vietnamese cuisine for dinner

Dinner will be served in the cozy atmosphere and classical music. Red wine ready, candles lid, you will just indulge yourself in the taste of Vietnam.

You will then enjoy the rest of the night with drinks on the sundeck or try your luck with catching squids. Squid caught will be cooked for you right away on request.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serenity Cruises

Day 3: SERENITY CRUISES – VIET HAI VILLAGE – TUAN CHAU WHARF

Pass By: Viet Hai Village, 02 Lang Viet Hai Catba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
6:30: Do Taichi session on sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and refresh yourself with Taichi. If you already joined in the previous morning, it’s a second chance for you to nail it.

SERENITY CRUISES continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

7.45: Visit Viet Hai Village

Our crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam.

9:15: Return SERENITY CRUISES to refresh relax and prepare for check-out

It is time for taking a quick break, packing and rechecking your luggage before check-out and payment.

10:00: Taste delightful brunch

During the time well-prepared brunch is served, SERENITY Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbor.

12:00 – 12:15: Get back to Tuan Chau Wharf

Disembark SERENITY CRUISES and farewell the crew. Get ready for driving back to Hanoi (for booking in advanced)

15:00: Travel back to Hanoi

Arrive at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter, end of an unforgettable journey.

Important Notes

Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice

Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.

Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.

Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and visa expired date is required for all passengers.

Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.