Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
Heritage Cruises introduces the first Vietnamese heritage and boutique cruise on the Red River and the Gulf of Tonkin. Our fleet of vessels combines classic elegance with comfort, focusing on our country’s history, art and gastronomy.
Launching in Aug 2019, with 1, 2 and 3-night options, Heritage Cruises will offer authentic experiences for 40 guests aboard an architecturally designed boutique river and ocean cruise ship departing from Haiphong – only 90 minutes from Hanoi. Amenities include two restaurants, a spa, indoor and outdoor lounge, swimming pool and pool bar and 20 suites with picture windows offering ocean views.
HIGH-LIGHT:
DESTINATIONS
✔️ Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
✔️ Got ferry terminal
✔️ Da Chong Islet
✔️ Ba Trai Dao Beach (Lan Ha Bay)
✔️ Dark and Bright Cave
ACTIVITIES
✔️ Cave exploration
✔️ Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride
✔️ Swimming
✔️ Massages (extra charge)
✔️ Cookery class
✔️ Vietnamese cultural films
✔️ Musical entertainment
✔️ Squid fishing
✔️ Vovinam
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Sailing Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Heritage Cruises introduces the first Vietnamese heritage and boutique cruise on the Red River and the Gulf of Tonkin. Our fleet of vessels combines classic elegance with comfort, focusing on our country’s history, art and gastronomy.
Launching in Aug 2019, with 1, 2 and 3-night options, Heritage Cruises will offer authentic experiences for 40 guests aboard an architecturally designed boutique river and ocean cruise ship departing from Haiphong – only 90 minutes from Hanoi. Amenities include two restaurants, a spa, indoor and outdoor lounge, swimming pool and pool bar and 20 suites with picture windows offering ocean views.
HIGH-LIGHT:
DESTINATIONS
✔️ Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
✔️ Got ferry terminal
✔️ Da Chong Islet
✔️ Ba Trai Dao Beach (Lan Ha Bay)
✔️ Dark and Bright Cave
ACTIVITIES
✔️ Cave exploration
✔️ Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride
✔️ Swimming
✔️ Massages (extra charge)
✔️ Cookery class
✔️ Vietnamese cultural films
✔️ Musical entertainment
✔️ Squid fishing
✔️ Vovinam
Itinerary
Day 1: HANOI – HAIPHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO (B,L)
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
8:00-8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City (if book our shuttle bus). You will see the longest bridge over water in Southeast Asia, and be welcomed at our lounge for refreshments before boarding for the cruise.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive
a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check into your suite. Lunch is served at
L’Indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Cruise to Da Chong Islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built more
than a century ago by the French. After lunch, continue to Gia Luan Lagoon with
its limestone karst formations rising out of the sea. This bay is untouched and
remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches in
Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong.
This secret hideaway has beaches, caves and coves, plus the spectacular naturalbeauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear
waters of the bay.
17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and
with cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and wine tasting, and the chef will lead a
Vietnamese cookery class.
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local
food in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand
squid fishing. The bars are open until late.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant on boat
• Dinner: A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
Accommodation included: Ocean View cabin with Private Balcony.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,L)
Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
6:15 Start the day with the session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
6:45 Have a light breakfast on board.
7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout.
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to base.
11:00 Return to Got Harbor and disembark for your onward journey.
12:10 While waiting for your pick-up service to Hanoi, enjoy the comfort of our
lounge.14:00 If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to
take you to your hotel in Hanoi.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba 180000 Vietnam
Our Cruises continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
13:00 – 13:15 | Travel back to Hanoi by bus
Bus transfer service from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.
15:30 | Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbour
• Breakfast: Have light breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
