Day 01: Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Sunset party – Cooking class (L/ D)
08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter
(If you book our transfer service)
09:00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 Hours with 20 minutes short break.
11:30 – 12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor
12:00 – 12:30 Get transfer to Doris Cruise by a tender boat.
Around 13:00 – 13h15: Warmly welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Enjoy the 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 Harbour were belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on the cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
Heading back toward the sleeping area
Check-in your cabin.
15h30 -17h00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 3rd deck)
- Notice: Short close or or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
- Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
- Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the 1st Deck)
17.30: Come back to Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
18.30: 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.
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar
19.00: It is time for your romantic dinner
21.00: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Doris Cruise.
Day 02: Have Breakfast – Transfer To A Daily Boat – Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking – Swimming – Sunset Party – Overnight On Cruise (B/ L/ D)
Today we shall have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our Small Day-Boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… also a short visit on bicycles to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park.
06h00: Practice Taichi on the Sundeck
7h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast: Eggs, cake, coffee… You could skip it if you want to sleep more
Prepare to bring: Swimsuits, cameras or cellphones, sandals or shoes, warm clothes (depends on the weather), sunglasses, cash if you buy drinks…. Hand houses keeping Card please
08h45: Getting on the transfer boat to Viet Hai Village.
10h30 – 12h00:
There are 2 options:
- Option 1 : Do cycling around Viet Hai Village
- Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village
12h-12h20: Have lunch on the daily boat / VietHai Village restaurant
13h30-14h00: Kayaking around hidden Islands to explore the beauty and the hidden charm of Lan Ha bay
15h00 – 15:30 We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there
16h30 – 17h: Back to Doris Cruise
18h00: Enjoy Sunset Party and join the cooking demonstration, happy hour and relax.
19h30: Have dinner.
20h30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend
the night on the Doris Cruise.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching TV in your room. Stay overnight on Doris Cruise.
You should bring
- Swimming suit
- Small changes (cash) to buy some drinks
- Sun scream, Hat, Sunglasses
- Insect Repellents
- Dry bag and towels (our staff will prepare for you)
Day 03: Lan Ha Bay – Tai Chi Lesson – Dark and Bright Cave – Hanoi (B/ L)
06:30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00-07:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), exploring the cave yourself on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.
10:00: Enjoy your last buffet lunch at Doris cruise.
11:30: Doris Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.
15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi