Aspira Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. O/n on Aspira Cruise (L/D)

Morning Activities:

• 8:30 – 9:00 The driver picks you up at hotels around the Hanoi Old Quarter area.
• 11:30 You will arrive at Tuan Chau port. You will be transferred to the Aspira cruise ship by speedboat.

Afternoon Activities:

• 12:00 After checking in at Aspira Cruise. You can relax in your room while the cruise glides across the Bay. And enjoy a welcome drink.
• 12:45 – 14:00 You can enjoy a delicious international buffet lunch while the boat takes you to Lan Ha Bay.
• 15:00 Time to explore the bay by kayaking or bamboo boat. We will go to Dark and Bright Cave. Where you can explore the beauty of nature in secluded mountain lakes with your companions.

Evening Activities:

• 16:30 – 18:30 After outdoor activities. You can relax with a cocktail during the sunset party. Besides, you can also join a traditional cooking class presented by our team on board.
• 19:00 You will enjoy life with a luxurious dinner party menu.
• 20:30 You can relax with free activities such as watching movies, listening to flute performances, playing chess, reading books, listening to music. Try your luck with squid fishing. In addition, you can learn about tea culture, or enjoy the starlight in the night sky on the solar sky.
• 20:00 The boat will arrive at its overnight stop in the quietest part of the wonderland. And you’ll have a good night’s sleep on the Aspira Cruise.

Day 2: Tra Bau Area- Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay. O/n on Aspira Cruise (B/L/D)

Fullday Activities:

• 06:30 Start the day with a 30-minute Tai Chi session and witness the sunrise over the bay. Refuel and get ready for a day out.
• 07:30 Enjoy a full breakfast menu including sandwiches, pastries, eggs, bacon, sausages and more. Get ready to explore Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay.
• 08:30 Transfer to the day boat to start the tour to Cat Ba Island. Visit Lan Ha Bay, and head straight to Viet Hai village, located in the valley of Cat Ba National Park.
• 09:00 – 11:00 Explore Viet Hai village – the small village deep in the valley surrounded by mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffaloes and meet with local people. Ride your bike to the village, visit the local school or roam around the village.
• 11:30 – 12:00 Return to the cruise. And enjoy lunch on board. Take time to relax, sunbathe and the boat will take you on Lan Ha Bay, looking straight at the Ba Trai Dao beach area. Swim/kayak and explore the area.
• 14:00 – 17:00 Join the kayak and explore the Ba Trai Dao beach. Customers can also sunbathe and swim at the private beach.
• 17:30 Return to Aspira Cruise after a long day of activities. Relax on the sundeck and enjoy the bay views. Besides, join a small cooking class and learn how to make fried spring rolls.
• 19:30 Enjoy a new menu that includes local seafood dishes combined with a bit of Western cooking.
• 20:00 Take time to relax, have a drink, listen to music or get a massage to refresh your body.
• Overnight on Aspira Cruise.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

Morning activities:

• 6:30 Start your day in peace. And welcome the sunrise with a Tai Chi Meditation exercise on the sundeck of the ASPIRA Cruise.
• 7:30 After your workout, enjoy a light buffet breakfast before departing for your morning tour.
• 8:30 You will visit Tra Bau fishing village by kayak. You can visit and participate in interesting fishermen’s activities at the Oyster Farm for 1 hour.
• 9:30 Return to Aspira Cruise to relax. Or pay bills
• 9:15 – 10:00 Check out procedures.
• 9:30 – 10:30 While the cruise returns to port, enjoy a delicious brunch buffet.
• 11:15 Get off the ASPIRA Cruise and say goodbye to Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay.

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 – 12:15 Bid farewell to Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. Return to Tuan Chau Wharf and prepare for your drive back to Hanoi (available for advanced booking).
• 14:00 – 14:30 Arrive back at Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the end of an unforgettable trip.