TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Explore the most scenic & less touristic parts of both Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay
Do kayaking through natural caves & hidden lagoons
Do swimming & snorkling at secluded sandy beaches
Cycle & Trek to Viet Hai - the isolated fishing village in Cat Ba National Park
Overnight on boat at quiet anchorage.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 : Haiphong – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Lunch + Dinner)
Pick up at Green Homestay at 10:30 to Ben Beo wharf
11h35: Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises.

12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink,
receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.
12h30: We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone
karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not
many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba
Trai Dao area.

14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary
limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets
by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy
swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.
15h30: Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the
bay.
16:45 Returning your Venezia Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf
of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the
making of some Vietnam spring-rolls. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal.

19h00: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our
wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21h00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks
from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends
and family. Overnight on Venezia Cruises.
23h00: End of Day One program.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi ( Breafast + Luch)
06:00: Begin your new day with taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window or
from the sun-deck.
07:00 Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.
08:30 : Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride
(electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley
deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their
daily work, see their homes and the village school.

Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.
10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.
11h45: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h00: We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed
your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

TOUR PRICE

TOUR PRICE: 110/PAX
What to bring:
Sun block
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
A wide brimmed hat
Swimming costume
Sunglasses
Venezia Cruise 2 days 1 night Included
Deluxe Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
All meals on board
Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
Welcome drink
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Kayaking.
Tai Chi morning & Cooking demonstration, Happy Hour
Squid Fishing & movie show
English speaking guide

Venezia Cruise 2 days 1 night Excluded
Airfare, VISA arrangements
Beverages
Tips & Others Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Important notes:
The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides
without announcing to visitors in advance.
Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on
the day of departure.
All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the
scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

Children policies:
A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.
A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5
years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed
with parents.
Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates