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Exploring Lan Ha Bay for 3 days and 2 nights, including a stay at a homestay in Viet Hai Village and a night on a cruise, offers a rich and immersive experience. Staying in a local village allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. You can interact with the villagers, learn about their customs, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its stunning karst formations, clear waters, and numerous islands, Lan Ha Bay is less crowded than Ha Long Bay, offering
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Exploring Lan Ha Bay for 3 days and 2 nights, including a stay at a homestay in Viet Hai Village and a night on a cruise, offers a rich and immersive experience. Staying in a local village allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. You can interact with the villagers, learn about their customs, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its stunning karst formations, clear waters, and numerous islands, Lan Ha Bay is less crowded than Ha Long Bay, offering a more serene and unspoiled natural environment. Kayaking, swimming, and hiking, allowing you to explore the bay and its surroundings actively. Spending a night on a cruise provides breathtaking views of the bay, especially during sunrise and sunset, creating a truly memorable experience.
Exploring Lan Ha Bay for 3 days and 2 nights, including a stay at a homestay in Viet Hai Village and a night on a cruise, offers a rich and immersive experience. Staying in a local village allows you to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. You can interact with the villagers, learn about their customs, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its stunning karst formations, clear waters, and numerous islands, Lan Ha Bay is less crowded than Ha Long Bay, offering a more serene and unspoiled natural environment. Kayaking, swimming, and hiking, allowing you to explore the bay and its surroundings actively. Spending a night on a cruise provides breathtaking views of the bay, especially during sunrise and sunset, creating a truly memorable experience.
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Pickup starts 30 min before departure
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.
7:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Ninh Binh, then depart for Cat Ba Island. We’ll make a short stops along the way for rest. Upon arrival in Hai Phong City, we’ll take a ferry to Cat Ba Island and continue by road to Ben Beo Pier.
Arrive at Ben Beo Pier. Board the boat, begin your cruise through the stunning Lan Ha Bay. We’ll pass Cai Beo Fishing Village - one of the oldest and most traditional floating villages in northern Vietnam. 12:00: Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch onboard (vegetarian options available). 14:30: Paddle through the Dark and Bright Caves, natural tunnels, and majestic archways. 16:30: Stop at Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming and jumping from the boat. This beach is remote, quiet, and less touristy.
17:30: Visit a local floating fish farm to learn how fishermen live and work on the water. Join a hands-on cooking class onboard, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes. Dinner will be served on the boat. 19:30: As the sun sets, experience the enchantment of bioluminescent plankton. Join our guide for a special kayaking session in areas glowing with natural light. You may also swim under the stars and watch your silhouette sparkle in the dark water. 20:00: Arrive at Viet Hai Village, located around 10 kilometers from Cat Ba Town. Nestled in the heart of the jungle, this charming village is surrounded by lush forest, towering mountains, and serene natural beauty. Overnight at our homestay.
06:30: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at our restaurant. 07:30: Hop on a bicycle and cycle around Viet Hai Village. Take in the fresh mountain air, scenic views, and even try a fun fish massage in the natural stream. 08:30: Check out of your room. We’ll return to Viet Hai Pier and set sail once more toward small Island.
09:30: Arrive at small Island. Relax and swim on the sandy beach, or take a short trek up to the island’s viewpoint for a panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay. 10:30: Time to check-in our cruise. 15.00 – 17.00: Explore the magnificent quiet bay by kayaking or just relaxing on a wild beach on the island 17.30 – 19.15: Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck and having dinner on board. After dinner: Relaxing on the sundeck or enjoying some drinks at the bar. Overnight on board.
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08:00: Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay then go to the top deck - catch a perfect time to take some of your best snapshots of the day. 10:30: The final stage of your trip is to be taken through the mysterious caves and amongst the remote islets 12:00: Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
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