DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU HARBOR – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
07:40 – 8:30 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking shuttle service with
Diana Cruises).
Note: For guests outside the Old Quarter, meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.
09:00 Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:30 Arrive in Hai Duong province and have 20 minutes short break.
11:45 Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer by tender to Diana Cruises. Welcome by the Cruise Manager and crew,
followed by a safety briefing.
13:15 Enjoy a delicious lunch on the 4th floor while cruising into the stunning Lan Ha Bay –
an extension of Ha Long Bay with fewer boats and unspoiled scenery.
14:45 Visit Dark & Bright Cave on a bamboo boat rowed by local villagers (approx. 45
minutes). Enjoy the peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
16:45 – 17: 45 Return to the cruise. You may choose to kayak or swim in the calm waters behind the
ship.
Life jackets and towels provided.
17:00 Sunset & Happy Hour on the sundeck – enjoy a fruit platter, drinks, and the magical
sunset view.
18:00 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Diana Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00 Indulge in a flavorful Signature Dinner (drinks excluded).
20:30 Evening activities:
Try squid fishing
Enjoy cocktails or wine at the bar
Relax, book a spa treatment, or stargaze on the sundeck
Dong Ho Folk Painting Workshop
Day 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE – VAN BOI BEACH – ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
(Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our Small Day-Boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.
06:00 Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 Enjoy a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries. Transfer to Viet Hai
08:00 Village by our Day Boat.
Prepare your swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, and small cash if you’d like to buy drinks or souvenirs.
Towels are provided by the crew.
10:00 Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.
12:00 – 13:30 Enjoy a fresh lunch at a local restaurant in the village (drinks excluded).
14:45 Visit Vạn Bội Beach – a secluded area perfect for kayaking and swimming.
Life jackets & towels provided.
16:00- 17:00 Return to the main cruise and freshen up.
17:00 – 18:00 Happy Hour with drinks and sunset views.
18:00 Enjoy another cooking demonstration on board.
19:00 Savor a delightful Dinner (drinks excluded).
20:30 After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching TV in your room. Stay overnight on Diana Cruise.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – TRA BAU AREA – HANOI
(Meals: Light Breakfast, Brunch)
06::00 Tai-chi exercise at 5th floor Sundeck to welcome a new day (Optional)
06:15- 7:15 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee then having breakfast at our restaurant.
07:30 – 08:15 Last chance to swim in the emerald waters behind the ship.
09:00 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Return the key card to reception.
09:30 – 10:00 Have buffet lunch at the cruise while cruising towards the port
10:00 Settle your bar bill at the bar counter.
11:30 Return to Hanoi by Limousine (service reserved)
13:50 – 14:00 Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax for 15 minutes.
15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in Hanoi