La Casta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights is a real voyage to the star destinations in the Gulf of Tonkin: Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island. Hanoi Locals aims to bring you a deluxe five-star cruise with “hidden gems” you have never seen before.
What To Expect?
- 3-day journey to the top seascape trio in northern Vietnam: Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island
- Opulent La Casta Cruise with 22 spacious 28-sqm cabins, private ocean-view balconies, and public facilities (bar, restaurant, sundeck, Jacuzzi pool, spa)
- Endless gorgeous landscapes to enjoy, such as pristine limestone mountains, impressive karst caves, pure ocean water, etc.
- Visit to unique areas in Tonkin Gulf: Three Peaches Area, Van Boi Area, Viet Hai Village, and Tra Bau
- Many thrilling water amusements, such as swimming, kayaking, and sightseeing by sampans (bamboo boats)
- Visit to an island local village with interesting outdoor activities, such as biking around paddy fields, seeing local house, visiting fishing farm, etc.
- On-board relaxation time with bay views and free use of high-quality utilities
- On-board enjoyment with tea time, sunset parties, karaoke, night squid fishing, cooking lessons, promotion hours, etc.
3-DAY 2-NIGHT LA CASTA CRUISE HALONG – LAN HA – CAT BA
DAY 1: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
07:45 – 08:15
- You get a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi to get to the cruise marina in Halong Bay.
- This transfer is optional and not included in the cruise price. We provide a limousine pickup at hotels only in the Hanoi Old Quarter area (for an extra fee).
08:15 – 11:30
- You take a 3-hour expressway transfer from Hanoi to Halong.
- The car drops you off at Station No.17 (Overnight Cruise Port) in Tuan Chau Marina in Halong Bay.
- A receptionist welcomes you to the La Casta waiting lounge.
11:30 – 12:00
- After a short rest, you move on to a 25-minute trip by high-speed tender to the main boat, La Casta Cruise.
- When getting on board, La Casta’s crew warmly greets you with a welcome drink.
- Before the cabin check-in, passengers gather at the restaurant to learn safety guidelines and get a brief introduction to La Casta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights.
- Before departure, you finish the check-in procedure and enter your cabin.
13:00
- The cruise weighs anchor and crosses Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
- Meanwhile, you enjoy a delicious lunch and watch the views from the windows in the restaurant.
15:45
- After entering Lan Ha Bay, the cruise reaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Area and a natural lagoon.
- Activities to join: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring around the area.
- Note: If this area encounters bad weather, Dark and Bright Cave is the alternative. Besides its good views, this replacement destination is also suitable for the above activities.
17:30 – 18:30
- Later, you come back to the cruise ship.
- Before dinner, there is a sunset party with snacks and a Happy Hour Promotion at the bar (buy 2 get 1 free).
- At 18:00, there is a cooking lesson about simple Vietnamese dishes by an excellent chef.
19:30
- It’s dinner time with special Vietnamese food.
21:00
- You can join evening entertainment (squid fishing, karaoke, etc.) before sleeping.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND
06:15
- You can wake up at dawn to take part in the Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck while enjoying the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
07:00 – 07:45
- Take your time with a light breakfast, some tea or coffee, and good views.
08:00 – 08:30
- Passengers change from the overnight ship to the daily ship to continue the day-2 itinerary.
08:30 – 09:30
- The daily cruise ship makes a 1-hour trip to other parts of Lan Ha Bay. It sails towards Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi Area, and finally stops at Viet Hai Village.
09:40 – 10:30
- Passengers go off-board to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and start discovering this 100-year-old village.
- Activities to join: cycling around the paddy field, fish massage, interacting with friendly locals
10:30 – 12:00
- It’s time for kayaking to unspoiled places on Lan Ha Bay, where only kayaks or boats can reach.
12:30 – 13:30
- You come back to the cruise and have lunch.
14:00 – 15:00
- You have more time to play around the shore, for example, by swimming and walking around Van Boi Beach.
- Lan Ha Bay has such heavenly beauty that you will want to spend as much time as possible there.
15:00 – 16:30
- After returning to the daily cruise ship, you have some time to enjoy its amenities.
- In the meantime, the cruise sails back to the point where the overnight La Casta Cruise waits to pick passengers up.
16:40 – 18:30
- You come back to the La Casta Cruise and have another sunset party with the buy-2-get-1 Happy Hour Promotion.
- If you don’t join the day-1 cooking class, you can join the day-2 one at 18:00. An excellent chef will show you ways to make easy Vietnamese dishes.
19:30
- Dinner comes with top-quality seafood and Vietnamese cuisine.
21:00
- Evening amusements, such as squid fishing and karaoke, are available.
- Later, you spend the last night in the elegant cabin of the La Casta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights voyage.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HALONG
06:15
- You can get up early for the fresh sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
- The Tai Chi exercise session also takes place on the sundeck for you to join.
07:00 – 07:45
- You eat breakfast and have some tea or coffee while watching the morning air on the bay.
08:00
- You visit Tra Bau fishing village, the final attraction on La Casta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights.
- Activities to join: kayaking, swimming, exploring Tra Bau, limestone islet sightseeing
09:00
- Passengers return to their cabins, take some rest, and pack up for check-out.
09:30
- You spend an hour finishing the check-out procedure before lunch.
10:30
- A delicious lunch is served. You enjoy your meal while the cruise moves towards Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30
- La Casta Cruise arrives at Tuan Chau Marina in Halong. The crew waves goodbye to passengers when they disembark the cruise.
Important Notes
Programs And Activities
- The above program is likely to be changed without prior notice due to objective conditions (bad weather, tides, etc.)
- The above timeline is not the final one. You will be informed of the exact timeline before departure.
- All the activities mentioned above are optional. You can choose either to join them or stay relaxing on the cruise by yourself.
Food And Beverages
- Each passenger has all the meals clearly stated in the program. (02 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 02 sunset parties, 02 dinners)
- All the passengers have access to standard menus. Yet, if you have any special food requests, please let us know at least 24 hours before departure.
Personal Documents And Facilities
- As valid ID cards/passports are obligatory for check-in, you must bring them along when going on board.
- Even though Wi-Fi is provided during the cruise, some geographical features in Halong may cause a bad connection.
