Instead of spending too much time on the old road to Quang Ninh province, you will shortly get to Hai Phong city and cross the strait to Cat Hai Island by a newly launched bridge. Then, Unicharm cruise does unique route to discover Lan Ha Bay Bay and Cat Ba Island.
Cruise Rate:4-star
Destinations: Lan Ha Bay, Ao Ech area, Three Peach Area, Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba National Park
Duration: 2 Days 1 Night - Group Tour
This cruise is designed for those whom like where least boats and less travelled and especially this route is for us to explore the hidden area of Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay - The additional part of the Wonder of Halong Bay and the world Biosphere reserved area.
Cruise Rate:4-star
Destinations: Lan Ha Bay, Ao Ech area, Three Peach Area, Cat Ba Island, Ba National Park, Canon Fort
- Cruising through the hidden route: pass by Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon) to Ba Trai Dao
- Kayak through narrow lanes of the Karst Mountains to visit fishing villages.
- Enjoy “cooking class” to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes.
- Take a bicycle trip through the National Park of Cat Ba to Viet Hai village.
- Visit some local houses or visit the island school… in Cat Ba Island.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - CAT HAI ISLAND - CAT BA ISLAND - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (-/LUNCH/DINNER)
09:00 – 09:30: pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area or in front of Hanoi Opera House.
09:30: leave Hanoi for Hai Phong city on the free-way AH 5B enjoying the peaceful landscape of rice field of the Red river Delta. Enjoy driving on the longest sea passing bridge of Vietnam of which front is Cat Ba Island – Huge mountain scene and green mangroves.
11:30: arrival at the pier on Cat Hai Island where the river mouths meeting the sea with the local fishing boats are bustling out the sea and backwards ashore.
12:00: Unicharm crew welcome you on board. Visit the boat and check in the room and lunch on boat (We can cater Vegetarian or vegan food on your request).
Enjoying the first fresh seafood lunch and cruising along the Mangrove of Cat Ba Island into the back of Halong Bay – Tuan Chau Island via Gia Luan gulf to Cap Bai Islet and then Ngon Tay Island (Finger Islet) where you can view the universal seascape of Halong Bay World Heritage such as Sung Sot cave and Titop Island. On the hidden route for different views of the bay, pass by Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon) to Ba Trai Dao (3 peach fruits). We start discovering the most beautiful and peaceful bay called Lan Ha Bay, the bay with crystal water and round lagoons and the Hon Dua (the Stick Islet). The bay is the additional part of the Wonder of Halong Bay and the World Biosphere reserved area.
Discover the additional part of the Wonder of Halong Bay and the World Biosphere reserved area by kayaking and snorkeling.
On each 2-seat kayak we will paddle through narrow lanes of the Karst Mountains to visit fishing villages, call on some local fishing families to get to learn more about the daily life of the local fisherman. Paddle to a stunning lagoon with tunnel grotto (depend on the tide, we may not be able to reach). Here we will dip into the emerald waters. Swimming and Snorkeling to see Corals are our highlights of this day. You can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…
Back to the boat for “cooking class” (our tour guide will show you how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily demonstrate home for your family after this trip).
Enjoy Dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI VILLAGE - CAT HAI ISLAND - HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)
Wake up among the smooth waves and Karst Mountains and fishing villages.
Energize by some fresh fruits, smoothies and cakes…
Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, reach Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.
Riding a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba. Visit some local houses to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school…
Afterward cycling back to UniCharm Cruise.
Spend for a while for swimming in the bay from the cruise and then fresh up on the cruise sundeck
Cruising back to our starting place on another hidden route.
Cruising pass by the fishing villages and thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious unique pictures and enjoying our tasteful lunch.
12:00 – 12:30: arrival back, say goodbye to the bay and disembark UniCharm Cruise for another freeway AH5B back to Hanoi.
Estimated to arrive back in Hanoi at 15:30 – 16:00 – end the tour at your hotel.
Highlights:
- Cruising through the hidden route: pass by Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon) to Ba Trai Dao
- Kayak through narrow lanes of the Karst Mountains to visit fishing villages.
- Enjoy “cooking class” to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes.
- Take a bicycle trip through the National Park of Cat Ba to Viet Hai village.
- Visit some local houses or visit the island school… in Cat Ba Island.
- Visit the hospital cave and trek up to Ngu Lam peak.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - CAT HAI ISLAND - CAT BA ISLAND - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (-/LUNCH/DINNER)
09:00 – 09:30: pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area or in front of Hanoi Opera House.
09:30: leave Hanoi for Hai Phong city on the free-way AH 5B enjoying the peaceful landscape of rice field of the Red river Delta. Enjoy driving on the longest sea passing bridge of Vietnam of which front is Cat Ba Island – Huge mountain scene and green mangroves.
11:30: arrival at the pier on Cat Hai Island where the river mouths meeting the sea with the local fishing boats are bustling out the sea and backwards ashore.
12:00: Unicharm crew welcome you on board. Visit the boat and check in the room and lunch on boat (We can cater Vegetarian or vegan food on your request).
Enjoying the first fresh seafood lunch and cruising along the Mangrove of Cat Ba Island into the back of Halong Bay – Tuan Chau Island via Gia Luan gulf to Cap Bai Islet and then Ngon Tay Island (Finger Islet) where you can view the universal seascape of Halong Bay World Heritage such as Sung Sot cave and Titop Island. On the hidden route for different views of the bay, pass by Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon) to Ba Trai Dao (3 peach fruits). We start discovering the most beautiful and peaceful bay called Lan Ha Bay, the bay with crystal water and round lagoons and the Hon Dua (the Stick Islet). The bay is the additional part of the Wonder of Halong Bay and the World Biosphere reserved area.
Discover the additional part of the Wonder of Halong Bay and the World Biosphere reserved area by kayaking and snorkeling.
On each 2-seat kayak we will paddle through narrow lanes of the Karst Mountains to visit fishing villages, call on some local fishing families to get to learn more about the daily life of the local fisherman. Paddle to a stunning lagoon with tunnel grotto (depend on the tide, we may not be able to reach). Here we will dip into the emerald waters. Swimming and Snorkeling to see Corals are our highlights of this day. You can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…
Back to the boat for “cooking class” (our tour guide will show you how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily demonstrate home for your family after this trip).
Enjoy Dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - VIET HAI VILLAGE - CAT BA NATIONAL PARK (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Wake up among the smooth waves and karst mountains and fishing villages.
Enjoy breakfast.
Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, reach Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. Riding a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba. Visit some local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school… Afterward cycling back to the Cruise.
Trekking and Swimming. Another small boat takes you to Cat Ba Island and then a car trip to the central of the Park
- Visit the hospital cave where Vietnam Army used as the hospital during the war.
- Spend 3 hours for trekking in the jungle. We trek up to Ngu Lam peak – the amazing view point for whole Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay.
Drive back to the town for lunch.
Check in hotel and stay one night in hotel on Cat Ba Island – free time & dinner on your own.
Option 2: Drive to Beo dock then boat back to UniCharm Cruise for dinner and overnight on board. (You will be surcharged if choosing this option)
DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND - LAN HA BAY - CAT HAI ISLAND - HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning exercises by walking up to the Canon Fort where you will visit the old battle base with the ruin canons and the tunnels. Here you also obtain a big view to the bay and the sea mouth.
Boat back to UniCharm Cruise.
Spend for a while for swimming in the bay from the cruise and then fresh up on the cruise sundeck
Cruising back to our starting place on another hidden route.
Cruising past by the fishing villages and thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious Uni pictures and enjoying our tasteful lunch.
12:00 – 12:30: arrival back, say goodbye to the bay and disembark UniCharm
Cruise for another freeway AH5B back to Hanoi.
Estimated to arrive back in Hanoi at 15:30 – 16:00 – end the tour at your hotel.
Instead of spending too much time on the old road to Quang Ninh province, you will shortly get to Hai Phong city and cross the strait to Cat Hai Island by a newly launched bridge. Unicharm cruise will introduce you a unique area of Halong Bay from its back side where you rarely see tourist boats.
By this tour itinerary, we believe that we will satisfy customers who are not interested in crowded tourist attractions and those who have passion for discovering.
Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
Experience English speaking guide/ station guide
All meals on board
Cooking demonstration
Tai Chi session
Kayaking
Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
On board insurance
What’s excluded?
Airfares, Visa arrangements
Beauty spa and massage services
Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned
VAT Tax
What do I need to bring?
Booking voucher from us
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip.
Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...
Cash for personal expense
What do I need to know?
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are subject to nonrefundable.
Inadvance register is required with name, passport, nationality, gender, and visa for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements before departure date.
For safety: First aid kit is available at the Reception desk; Life jackets are in all cabins; No smoking in restaurant and cabin; Be aware of long jelly fish (seasonal)
Indochina Beauty Travel is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!
