Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night includes a variety of activities focused on exploring the bay’s scenery. And partaking in Vietnamese cultural experiences. Highlights include kayaking or bamboo boat rides through limestone karsts, swimming in secluded areas, onboard cooking demonstrations, and morning Tai Chi sessions on the sundeck. Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Tour is highly recommended on TripAdvisor/Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price.
- Cruising Lan Ha Bay: Your cruise will sail from the departure port, Tuan Chau into the more tranquil and less-crowded waters of Lan Ha Bay. Which situates south of Ha Long Bay.
- Kayaking or bamboo boat: You can paddle through caves and hidden lagoons, such as the Dark and Bright Cave or Tra Bau area, getting up close to the bay’s geology.
- Exploring beautiful Nature: Swimming in secluded areas of Lan Ha Bay with tranquil spots and crystal-clear water. And more cave exploration in Cat Ba National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tuan Chau – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
12h15 – 13h00: From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat for Lan Ha Bay Tour. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival. The cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in.
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature. Then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15h00: Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave. Where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17h30: Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our bartenders. You can have chance for sunset from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18h00: Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19h00: Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.
20h30 – 22h00: Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs. Overnight in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 2: Lan Hạ – Cat Ba island – Tuan Chau wharf (B/L)
06h30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07h00 – 7h45: Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
08h00: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Trung Trang Grotto, a special place to save the significant of Karst in millions years. During the travel, you will have chance to immerse in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
09h30 – 10h00: Return to Calypso Cruises for shower. Check out of your room.
10h00 – 11h30: An early lunch will be severed.
11h30 – 12h00: After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
12h00 – 12h30: Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf. We finish Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Days 1 Night.
Price & Inclusions
Tour Price:
| Cabin Type & Standards | Prices | ||
| Single Cabin | Double / Twin | Children 6-12 Years Old | |
| Deluxe | 199 USD / Cabin | 139 USD / Pax | 99 USD / Children |
Inclusions:
- Meal as indicated in the itinerary
- Luxury deluxe room (double, single, twin room)
- Practice Tai Chi with expert teacher
- Free Internet Wi-Fi in public area
- All entrance fees
- Welcome drinks and Goodbye with Vietnamese tea
- A reasonable water bottle in bus (with shuttle bus service) and in room 1 bottle / 1 person
- Cooking demonstration traditional spring roll (Nem)
- Outdoor activities:
- Rowing sampan with a local rower
- Kayak – get your hand on kayaking by yourselves
- Free swimming pool on sundeck
- Swimming in the sea upon on weather permitted
- Bus to Trung Trang grotto in National Park
- Transfer by small boat as itinerary
Exclusions:
- Drinks (available to purchase)
- Private vehicle/ shuttle bus
- Other personal expenses as indicated in the itinerary
- Food for babies under 6 years old (count on year of birth)
What to Take for the Tour:
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, credit card and cash.
Please bring original passports with valid visa for checking in as this is regulation of Tourism Authority Department in Halong Bay.
For safety reasons, these passengers below are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Halong Bay:
- Person with disability: physical or sensory
- Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
- Person who is more than 80
- Person who is over 120kg
For environmental protection, Ha Long Bay is PROHIBITED to use plastic bags and bottles, one use plastic bottle. If our customers intentionally violate, they will be refused service and may be fine according to Notice No. 475/TB-UBND of Quang Ninh province and Notice No.370/BQLVHL/NVNC.
Change of Tour Itinerary:
- The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice. And the meals mentioned above may be changed to set menu if clients are less than 25 people
- Promotion might be applied; inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
Information before the tour:
- To register a night stay order at the request of the Management Board and the Immigration Department. Our customers are responsible for providing full guest information for Adventure Journey including:
- Full name, Date of birth, gender, Identity card number/Passport number and place of issue for Vietnamese guests. Or Passport, Visa number in Vietnam for foreign guests; number of guests, service start and end date, room type on board, special requirements if any (vegetarian, dietary, disabled, honeymoon, birthday,) at least 01 day before departure date. So, our suppliers have enough time to prepare thoughtful services for guests.
- Bring Valid ID / Passport: Customer is responsible for bringing passport for foreigners, identity card/passport/birth certificate for Vietnamese. Adventure Journey is not responsible for the customer’s missed service or the costs incurred if the Customer provides incomplete information or provides incomplete and inaccurate temporary residence declaration information to Adventure. Journey before boarding time.
Ship Port and Boarding Time:
- If customers do not use the car pick-up service of Adventure Journey. Adventure Journey will notify customers by email, phone, … about the pick-up and drop-off location. Pick-up and drop-off time at the overnight cruise port. Our customers are responsible for arriving at the right time and place. In case our customers do not arrive at the port on time. Our customers must bear all the costs of transportation to the ship (if any) or the fee to change to another program for the guest if the Bay Management Board does not allow disembarkation.
Cancellation of the Boat Trip:
Cancellation by Our Customers:
We deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip. However, we realize that there are many valid reasons to make this happen. So, we always try our best to work with our local suppliers to have the best flexible terms & conditions possible for our travelers. The refund will be made only if our local suppliers agree to cancel pre-booked services. After we calculate the costs that are not refundable. The refund will be made as below:
| Number of Room Cancellation Time | 01 – 05 Rooms | 06 – 10 Rooms | 11 – 16 Rooms | >= 17 Rooms |
| 31-45 Days Before Departure | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 16-29 Days Before Departure | 0% | 0% | 25% | 50% |
| 11-15 Days Before Departure | 0% | 0% | 50% | 75% |
| 4-10 Days Before Departure | 0% | 25% | 50% | 100% |
| Less than 4 Days Before Departure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Cancellation by Adventure Journey:
Due to the agreements with our local boat suppliers. In case Adventure Journey must cancel the service due to unforeseen reasons such as natural disasters, wars, epidemics, the port does not issue permission due to storms, floods, damaged ships, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, strike, government orders or regulations, accident. Adventure Journey will notify the traveler/Travel Agent as soon as possible to help customers proactively change their travel schedule accordingly.
Cancellation Notice before Departure Day:
Boat Cruises Cancellation Notice will be made via Phone, Email and accompanied by a suggestion of other Alternative Departure Dates or Services (if any). Or alternatively travelers can get full refund from Adventure Journey.
Cancellation Notice on the Departure Day:
Boat Cruises Cancellation Notice is made when guests are on the way. Or have arrived at Ha Long International Port. Adventure Journey will arrange lunch for guests on board. Or at Adventure Journey’s Partner Restaurants and Transfer Services return to Hanoi. The cost of these services will be minimized to save on budget for customers, specifically as follows:
| Services Provided | Price / 01 person |
| Lunch on Boat, No Sightseeing on the Bay | 45 USD |
| Lunch in the restaurant and return to Hanoi | 35 USD |
| Lunch on Boat and Cruise on the Bay 4-5 hours | 89 USD |
| Transfer Hanoi – Halong City – Hanoi | 29 USD |
In case Adventure Journey has been granted an order to stay overnight and take guests to visit the bay overnight. But suddenly after receiving a request to return to the wharf due to bad weather. Adventure Journey has no responsibility to refund the customer.
– Please note that, all refund of Boat Cruises Cancellation will be transferred to PayPal Account of travelers. And the refund excludes baking fees, money transfer, our travelers will have to pay for these costs.
