Halong Bay one day cruise with Jade Sails

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam

07.00 – 07.30 - Our driver with the luxury shuttle bus will arrive to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to pick you up. Take the scenic drive across the Red River Delta after this, where one of Vietnam’s proudest and most productive agricultural regions stretches to the coast.

09.30 - Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, we will board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to the crew’s briefing. After this, you are free to explore the ship and check out the view as we begin sailing towards the limestone islands.

11.00 – A delicious lunch is served in the dining room, there will be also a live musical performance of traditional Vietnamese music and the constant scrolling of limestone mountains in the background.

13.30 - First, we cruise over to the Dark & Bright Caves, where we will board a bamboo boat rowed by a local resident. We will head through the Bright Cave, a small tunnel of water opening up magnificently onto an enclosed lake. Here, you will have time to skim the surface of this silent lagoon encircled by soaring limestone walls and dotted with luxuriant trees.

15.00 – There are over 400 islands dotted around the area of Tung Gau, making it the perfect place for us to revel in the scenery as we kayak and swim in these quiet, emerald waters. A quick lesson from the tour guide will set you up for your kayaking excursion, which is guaranteed to be one of the more memorable highlights of your time with the cruise.

16.00 - As we return to the boat, our chef will emerge from the kitchen and show us how to create Vietnamese spring rolls to replicate at home. Have a go yourself afterwards as the most spectacular backdrop drifts by.

16.30 – Back aboard the sundeck of the Jade Sails, we will be able to enjoy a small party during sunset. This is a great chance to share stories with new friends you have met throughout the day and savour the beauty of Lan Ha Bay’s jaw-dropping sunset.

17.30 – We arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour.

Duration: 8 hours