A DAY IN BAN SEN (LOTUS VILLAGE) - THE OYSTER METROPOLIS IN BAI TU LONG BAY (By speedboat)

08:30. Pick up from your hotel in Ha Noi and depart for Ao Tien Harbor in Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province. Ao Tien is the newest international harbor in the region, which opened in April 2022. 

11:10. Upon arrival, board a speedboat for a sightseeing voyage in Bai Tu Long Bay. Stop at Ban Sen (Lotus village), an island commune belonging to the buffer zone of Bai Tu Long National Park. 

Enjoy a home-hosted lunch which includes fresh ingredients hand-picked by the locals.

In the afternoon, choose one of two outdoor activities:

Option 01: Take a bike ride around the island to explore the local nature and daily community life. Stop at some oyster farms to learn about the aqua techniques from raising to harvesting and how oysters have become the main export product of Van Don.

Continue cycling to a magnificent stalactite cave which is still unnamed. This is a dry cave featuring many unique structures like columns, stalactites, and stalagmites. Take your time to look around and enjoy the beautiful cave.

Hop back on your bicycle and ride back to the pier.

Option 02: For those who prefer the water to land and who are not so fond of cycling, our kayaks are always ready for an exploration of the unspoiled nature scenery.

15:30. Return to Ao Tien Harbor by speedboat.

16:00. Meet your private vehicle and transfer back to Ha Noi. 

18:40. Drop off at your hotel. End of services.

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