Itinerary
Trip highlight
- Serenity Cruises offers a unique and creative itinerary in Lan Ha Bay with the longest route among 2-day 1-night typical cruise tours. The tour features:
- A short 2.5 hour bus transfer from Hanoi through the newest highway.
- Cutting-edge cabin design with private balconies connected to nature.
- Professional and enthusiastic staff.
- A unique itinerary designed by Halong-Lan Ha Bay experts.
2 days 1 night
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
- 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 express way after 2,5 hours driving.
- 11:15 – 11:30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf
- She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.
- 12:15 – 12:30 Embark on SERENITY CRUISES
- Warmly welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin
- 13:00 Enjoy fabulous lunch
- Fabulous 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 Lan Ha – Ha Long bay, hit the green emerald water for kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits)
- SERENITY CRUISE reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies – sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity 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. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.
- 16:30 Cooking demonstration
- Back to SERENITY CRUISES after outdoor activities, this is perfect time to relax yourself 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 wil stay overnight on boat.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – BIKING CAT BA ISLAND
- 6:30 Do Taichi section on sundeck
- Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Taichi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
- 7:00 Have light breakfast
- 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 village, 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 to SERENITY CRUISES
- You will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am
- 10:00 Taste delightful lunch
- During the time well prepared lunch is served, SERENITY Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour.
- 11:30 Disembark SERENITY CRUISES and farewell the crew
- 12:00 – 12:15 “Goodbye Lan Ha – Ha Long bay”
- Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advanced)
- 15:00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip
3 days 2 nights
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
- 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 express way after 2,5 hours driving.
- 11:15 – 11:30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf
- She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.
- 12:15 – 12:30 Embark on SERENITY CRUISES
- Warmly welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin
- 13:00 Enjoy fabulous lunch
- Fabulous 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 Lan Ha – Ha Long bay, hit the green emerald water for kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits)
- SERENITY CRUISE reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies – sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity 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. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.
- 16:30 Cooking demonstration
- Back to SERENITY CRUISES after outdoor activities, this is perfect time to relax yourself 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 wil stay overnight on boat.
DAY 2: EXPLORE CAT BA ISLAND
- 6:30: Tai-chi session on sundeck
- Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind. SERENITY CRUISES Ship 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 bush-walking 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 of Cat Ba National Park, you will take the bus to Cat Ba Town, enjoy local dishes made from freshly caught seafood in the morning.
- When the lunch is finished, you will have time to visit the local life on your own. You can visit the local seafood market or take some photos in the Town 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.
DAY 3: BIKING VIET HAI VILLAGE – BACK TO HARBOR
- 6:30 Do Taichi section on sundeck
- Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Taichi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
- 7:00 Have light breakfast
- 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 village, 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 to SERENITY CRUISES
- You will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am
- 10:00 Taste delightful lunch
- During the time well prepared lunch is served, SERENITY Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour.
- 11:30 Disembark SERENITY CRUISES and farewell the crew
- 12:00 – 12:15 “Goodbye Lan Ha – Ha Long bay”
- Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advanced)
- 15:00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip
