FROM HANOI TO LAN HA BAY-5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Welcome to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam!
 
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport terminal 2, please follow the signs to immigration and passport control, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Your private tour guide and driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a welcome sign with your name on (**Please note: this is the standard sign board all your tour guides will have for meet and greet at airports and rail stations on your trip).
 
Please note that standard hotel check-in time is from 14:00; we will make every effort possible to request an earlier check-in for you depending on your arrival time and if your room is ready. Your tour guide will provide additional details regarding your stay, and answer any questions you may have. 

Meals at your own expense.

Overnight in Hanoi, at Meritel Hanoi hotel 4 star/ Deluxe Inner view or similar ones

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice 
Distance: 160 kilometers, 2.5 driving hours

08:00-08:30. You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Streets and transfer to Tuan Chau harbor by luxury limousine.

11:30. Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.

11:30-12:30. Transfer by tender boat to Blue Diamond Cruise.

12:30. The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.

Check in your cabin before a fabulous lunch in our restaurant.

During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.

15:30-16:30. Visit Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.

16:30-17:00. Enjoy swimming in the private emerald water.

17:00. We return to Blue Diamond cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama

Don’t miss the happy hour at our bar as well.

After that, the captain will let the cruise stop at a quite area of the bay.

19:00. A special dinner of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.

20:45. In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games, squid fishing…

Overnight on board Blue Diamond cruise 5 star/ Senior Suite

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice 

06:30. Be an early riser and attend the healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.

07:00-08:00. Enjoy a breakfast in the restaurant.

08:30. You will join a day cruise and transfer to Viet Hai, a small village in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains. The village is situated in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, which belongs to Cat Hai district of Hai Phong city. 

10:00. Upon arrival, take a bike ride along the small path through the rain forests. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way, stop at the village to relax, and visit an ancient local house which made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc… 

Arrive at Viet Hai, visit some local houses to learn about the culture, customs and daily life of the local people. 

12:00. Back to the day cruise for a visit to Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on board.

13:30. Experience some activities on the bay like kayaking, swimming in the blue water. 

15:00. Get on the day cruise for a transfer back and check in Blue Diamond cruise at around 16:30.

17:00. We return to Blue Diamond cruise and join some interesting activities such as cooking demonstration, sunset party and relax on the sundeck to catch the daily spectacular of a gorgeous panorama

Don’t miss the happy hour at our bar as well.

After that, the captain will let the cruise stop at a quite area of the bay.

19:00. A special dinner of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served.

20:45. In the late evening, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, playing games, squid fishing…

Overnight on board Blue Diamond cruise 5 star/ Senior Suite

Please note: The itinerary can be changed by the cruise provider without prior notice 

06:30. Be an early riser and attend the healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome.

07:00-08:00. Enjoy a breakfast in the restaurant.

08:00-09:00. Explore Lan Ha bay by kayak.

09:00-09:30. Back to the main cruise and it’s time to pack your things, do the check-out procedure. Make sure not to forget your belongings. 

Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland.

11:30. Travel on a tender boat back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Make your farewell to the  crew. 

12:00. Meet the luxury limousine for a return to Hanoi.

15:00. Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. 

Overnight in Hanoi, at Meritel Hanoi hotel 4 star/ Deluxe Inner view or similar ones

Breakfast at the hotel. 

11:00. Check-out of your hotel. 

Free time until your tour guide and vehicle arrive to take you to Noi Bai International airport for your departure flight. 

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Yes. A single supplement is available with a surcharge fee. If you're a solo traveller, please contact us for more information. 

Yes, all visitors to Vietnam must be covered by a minimum of travel medical insurance with a liability of US$10,000 or more for COVID-19 treatment. A more robust travel insurance policy for a trip to Vietnam is optional, but highly recommended due to the unpredictable nature of international travel.

Although the only travel insurance legally required to visit Vietnam is the medical coverage related to COVID-19, there are many other aspects of a trip overseas that can quickly become costly if things go awry. Travel insurance for Vietnam can be a great asset in unexpected situations, lessening the financial burden on a traveler in an emergency or otherwise difficult situation.

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Yes. Travel Health Insurance covering Covid-19 is mandatory. To enter Vietnam, you must show evidence of health or travel insurance that covers COVID-related medical care up to a minimum of US$10,000 for the duration of your visit. Failure to produce this may result in being refused entry to the country.

The price of Vietnam travel protection can vary depending on the age, health status, and number of travelers being covered, as well as the duration of the trip and type of coverage.
As risk involved with the trip increases, prices may also increase. For example, a trip to Vietnam that lasts one week may cost less than a two-week trip, even if the type of coverage is the same, due to the extended length of the trip. Additionally, a traveler with pre-existing health conditions can usually expect to pay higher rates than a traveler who does not have any diagnosed pre-existing conditions.