08:30 – 9:00: Our tour guide and Limousine pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

09:00: Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.

10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

12:00 – 12:30 transferred by speedboat to Doris Cruise. Welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.

– Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

– Heading back toward the sleeping area

– Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet

17.30: Come back to our Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax.

18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Doris Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.

19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise with buffet BBQ food.

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Doris Cruise.

06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07.00 – 7:45:

– Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

– Have breakfast.

08:00:

– Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)

– Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

09.30: Come back to Doris Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:00: Have last buffet lunch at the cruise

11:30: Doris Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by Limousine.

13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.

15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi

7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate). 

8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. 

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge. 

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes). 

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. 

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the   bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

8:00 – 8:30:Day boat to pick up guests at overnight cruise ships for a separate program of the 3 day 2 night tour.

8:30 – 9:30: Transfer to Day Boat and sailing further on Lan Ha Bay toward Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi Area and Viet Hai village

9:40 – 10:30: Guests will be taken to Viet Hai village and discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people.

10:30 – 12:00: Kayaking and exploring hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay, places that you can only reach by boat and you may make it only once in your whole life.

12:30 – 13:30: Return to Day Boat and enjoy lunch.  

14:00 – 15:00: Walking or swimming at the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach.  

15:00 – 16:30: Leisure time on Day Boat and return to the pickup places.

16:40 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:
● Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.