Heritage Discover Cruise Expedition – 2 Days 1 Night
DAY ONE: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO (L/D)
- 8:00-8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (if book our shuttle bus).
- 12:00: Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise.
- 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check into your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant.
- 12:40 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from limestone mountain of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.
- 15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear waters of the bay.
- 17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
- 18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
- 19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
- 21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late.
DAY TWO: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU – HANOI (B/BRUNCH)
- 06:15 Start the day with the session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
- 06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
- 07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Return to the boat for checkout.
- 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to base.
- 11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey.
- 12:10 While waiting for your pick-up service to Hanoi, enjoy the comfort of our lounge.
- 14:00 If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.
Heritage Explorer Cruise | 3 Days, 2 Nights
DAY ONE: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)
- 08:00 – 08:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Tuan Chau Marina in Halong City .You will be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
- 12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for check in.
- 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
- 12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
- 15:30 Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches (or Tra Bau) in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
- 17:30 Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
- 18:30 Options include a tea ceremony, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
- 19:30 A memorable dining experience at Le Tonkin restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
- 21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar or try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
DAY TWO: HALONG BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY HIDEAWAY (B/L/D)
- 06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
- 8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride ỏ electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch on the village. Back to the speedboat to visit Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 13:30 Visit Bai Tu Long Bay where you can go bamboo boating or kayaking at Ba Ham Lake, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits) or back to Ba Trai Dao beaches
- 15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises enjoy cocktails, beer and fine wine as the sky changes color.
- 17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
- 19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
- 21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late.
DAY THREE: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BRUNCH)
- 6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
- 6:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
- 7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
- 9:00 – 9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
- 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour.
- 11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
- 12:10 Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service.
- 14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
Heritage Expedition Cruise | 4 Days, 3 Nights
DAY ONE: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)
- 08:00 – 08:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina in Ha Long City (if you book our shuttle bus). You will be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
- 12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28, Tuan Chau International Marina for check-in
- 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
- 12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
- 15:30 Approach the Ba Trai Dao beaches (or Tra Bau) in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between two provinces, Halong Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago. This is a secret hideaway with its pristine beaches, caves and coves, plus the natural beauty of about 400 limestone islands. Options include kayaking or swimming.
- 17:30 Head back to the cruise ship and grab a cocktail to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
- 18:30 Options include a tea ceremony, massage, or a Vietnamese traditional cookery class.
- 19:30 A memorable dining experience at the Le Tonkin restaurant features local delicacies in an intimate setting.
- 21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
DAY TWO: HALONG BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY HIDEAWAY (B/L/D)
- 06:15 Practice Vovinam on the sundeck at sunrise, followed by coffee, tea and pastries.
- 08:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people. Have lunch in a restaurant at Viet Hai Village. Back to the speedboat to visit Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 13:30 Visit Bai Tu Long Bay where you can go bamboo boating or kayaking at Ba Ham Lake, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather permits) or back to Ba Trai Dao beaches
- 16:00 Return to Heritage Cruises and join a traditional cookery class. Watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy cocktails, beer or fine wine as the sky changes color.
- 19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
- 21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
DAY THREE: EXPEDITION DAY ON THE CAT BA ISLAND, LAN HA BAY AND ITS FLOATING VILLAGE. (B/L/D)
- 10:00 After a brunch de luxe, go by speedboat to the Gia Luan seaport and disembark to explore the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba.
- 10:30 Our driver and tour guide will meet you to drive you into the lush rainforest and scenic karst landscapes where you will stop to visit the largest cave, Trung Trang Cave or the Quan Y Cave close to Cat Ba National Park.
- 11:30 Head to the center of the island, join the locals at the market, and learn how Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce) is produced, a favorite of the Vietnamese, at the fisheries factory.
- 13:00 Have lunch at local restaurant in the center of the island.
- 14:00 You can enjoy swimming from the Cat Co before heading back to Beo seaport.
- 15:15 Detour to the Ben Beo floating village where the speedboat will be waiting to take you out to explore Lan Ha Bay, the largest floating village in the Gulf of Tonkin, and relish the beauty of Lan Ha Bay.
- 16:00 Your adventure on land and waters ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises.
- 16:00-19:00 Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the Pool Bar while the sun sets over the bay.
- 19:00 Dinner will be served at Le Tonkin Restaurant.
- 21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late.
DAY FOUR: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BRUNCH)
- 06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
- 06:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
- 07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
- 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbor.
- 11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
- 12:10 Departure to Hanoi for those who have booked our Limousine service.
- 14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
