Tuan Chau Marina and Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Guests are collected from their hotel and transferred to Tuan Chau International Marina. Upon arrival, they receive refreshments at the Heritage Cruises Lounge before boarding. After a welcome drink and checking into their suite, lunch is provided at L’indochine Restaurant. The cruise proceeds toward the limestone formations of Lan Ha Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago. Weather permitting, the boat nears Ba Trai Dao or Tra Bau, a natural boundary between Halong and Haiphong provinces, where guests may kayak or swim in the clear waters. Returning onboard, guests can have a cocktail while observing the sun setting beyond the Gulf of Tonkin. Afternoon tea is served along with a Vietnamese cooking lesson. At 21:30, guests may visit the top deck bar to watch the bay and attempt squid fishing. The bar stays open late. Overnight accommodation is onboard.

Lan Ha Bay Village and Archipelago Tour

At 06:15, guests participate in a Vovinam session on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries. At 8:30, they transfer to a speedboat for a visit to Viet Hai Village, where they can cycle or take an electric car through a rainforest tunnel leading to rice fields. A traditional house within the national park village is visited, followed by lunch there. The speedboat then returns to Lan Ha Bay. At 13:30, the cruise explores the Cat Ba Archipelago, passing Cai Beo floating village and beaches at Ba Trai Dao. Guests may discover a hidden trail and beaches surrounded by steep cliffs or swim and kayak in the Tra Bau region. At 15:30, the cruise returns to Heritage Cruises for cocktails, beer, and wine while watching the changing colors of the sky. At 17:30, guests relax onboard or in their suites with a cocktail and observe the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. A Vietnamese cooking class is conducted by the chef. Dinner is served at 19:30 in the main restaurant. At 21:30, guests may enjoy the sun deck bar or try squid fishing. Overnight is onboard.

480 min

Dark and Bright Cave and Disembarkation

The day begins at 06:15 with Vovinam on the sundeck. A light breakfast is served at 06:45. At 07:15, guests set out in a bamboo boat to visit the Dark and Bright Cave, admiring the sparkling stalactites overhead and experiencing the natural environment. Between 9:00 and 9:30, guests return to the boat for checkout. Brunch is served at 10:00 while cruising back toward the mainland. The boat arrives at Tuan Chau Marina at 11:00, where guests disembark for their onward travel. At 12:10, guests may relax in the lounge while waiting for pick-up. If limousine service has been arranged, a chauffeur will collect guests at 14:00 to transfer them to their hotel in Hanoi.

240 min