Rita Cruise - Lan Ha Bay (3 Days 2 Nights)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina - Lan Ha bay - Ba Trai Dao islets

08:00 – 08:40: Our tour guide and Limousine pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
08:40: Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:00: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have a 20 minute short break.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.
12:00 – 12:30: You will be transferred by our support speedboat from the wharf via Halong bay to board our luxurious cruise, Rita Cruise. You will be welcomed aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our friendly and professional crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedure session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. We encourage you to explore our luxuriously-appointed ship then watch the magical landscape cruise past.
13:00: A special lunch of Vietnamese fresh seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch will be served 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 Rita Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruits, cake and wine. Time for taking pictures and relaxing in the romantic sunset.
18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Rita Halong Cruise. You will have a chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: A fancy and cozy dinner in Lotus Restaurant can’t no longer wait for you to come and enjoy. Special seafood and Vietnamese specialties on the cruise with buffet BBQ food will be served.
21:00: Evening entertainments: Playing games: cards game, chess; listening to music; squid fishing, pampering yourself with massage service and overnight on the Rita Cruise.

Day 2: Lan Ha bay - Viet Hai village

6:30: Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07:00: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time relaxing in the amazing view of the Lan Ha Bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
8:20: Transfer to the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai Village.
9:45-10:00: Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous scenery along Viet Hai village roads. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.
12:00: Back to our cruise, enjoy the lunch with a beautiful view.
14:30: Arrive at VAN BOI Beach area for swimming or Kayaking, guests will have a chance to see a fish farm at the typical Lan Ha bay floating village.
15:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party at our cruise
16:00: Back to Rita Cruise, take time to refresh or play some short game or with massage services as we cruise to the sleeping area.
19:00: Time for dinner, enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the 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. Relax with massage services. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
 

Day 3: Lan Ha bay - Dark and Bright Cave - Tuan Chau Marina - Hanoi

06.30: Sunrise lovers please do not miss out on this incredible early morning in Lan Ha Bay. You are invited to our sundeck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions.
07.00 – 7:45:
Let’s start a very fresh new day with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you.
A light breakfast of pastries, tea and coffee will be served in our Lotus restaurant.
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 bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09.30: Come back to Rita 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: Rita Cruise is landing near Tuan Chau Harbor, Halong bay. You will be transferred back to Tuan Chau harbor. Time to 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