Nostalgia Cruise | Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 – 8:30 AM: If transport is included, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. From there, we’ll begin our journey to Halong City, enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with a convenient stop along the way for restrooms if needed.

11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port, complete check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while savoring a welcoming tea.

12:15: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.

13:00: Lunch will be served as Nostalgia Cruise disembarks through Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.

15:00: Transfer by tender to Cat Ba Island. Ride to Trung Trang Cave by bus. The cave extends 300 meters through the mountain and boasts a mysterious beauty shaped by geological tectonics over the last million years, along with many historical relics. Marvel at stalactites of various shapes that stimulate the human imagination and amaze visitors.

17:00: Return to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the green, emerald water.

18:00: Onboard, participate in a cooking demonstration where traditional Vietnamese food is prepared. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.

19:15: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant, combining elegant French neoclassical style with traditional oriental touches.

21.00: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. Learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during this ceremony.

21:30: Admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

6:15: The day starts early onboard Nostalgia Cruises with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay’s landscape. We then continue our journey.

8:30: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai village. Take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and a dark tunnel. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Enjoy stunning scenery of Vietnamese farmers’ rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…Back to the day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on the day boat.

15:00: Return to Nostalgia Cruises. Enjoy swimming at the untouched area. Then, join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnamese dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening, the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

19:30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our wonderful staff in an intimate romantic setting.

21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax while enjoying drinks from the bar. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. 

Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly (please see the massage menu).

6:15: Rise early to witness the bay at its best while enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Afterward, a light breakfast will be served. We then head out to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.

7:45: Enjoy kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.

9:30: Return to Nostalgia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

10:00: While cruising back, enjoy a delightful brunch.

11:35: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark. 

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi. The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional).