Unicharm Cruise | Lan Ha Bay 3 days 2 nights

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or our Shuttle Bus stop (if you have booked the transfer with us - an additional fee applies). We'll then embark on a scenic drive to Halong City. The transfer takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with an optional restroom stop along the way.

11:30: You'll arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island.

12:30: The Unicharm crew will warmly welcome you aboard the boat with a tropical drink, allowing you to enjoy the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before being escorted to your room. 

13:00: Indulge in a fresh lunch on the Unicharm Cruise (we can provide vegetarian or vegan options upon request). 

Cruise through Ha Long Bay, passing beautiful rocky islands and clear blue seas, witnessing the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long Bay on a unique route heading to Lan Ha Bay. Continue towards Lan Ha Bay along a hidden route for different amazing sights, passing by the Dark and Light caves, Frog Lagoon, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Stick Islet, Buddhist Statue Stone, and more. 

Arrive in Lan Ha Bay, a biosphere reserve area of the world, for kayaking and swimming. On each two-seat kayak, our tour guide will lead you through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages. Paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes). Here, you can swim in the emerald waters or reach some secluded beaches for a relaxing time lying on the sand, enjoying the sunset falling on the crystal bay. 

Participate in a cooking class where our experienced chef will demonstrate how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily replicate at home for your family after the trip. 

Enjoy dinner and spend the night on the lovely peaceful bay, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Squid fishing is available for those who love the tranquility of the night.  

06:00: Experience a spectacular sunrise from the sun deck before enjoying a light breakfast (breakfast time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM). 

07:10: Board the tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai Dock, for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai Village. Ride a bike for 30 minutes along shaded paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of Cat Ba National Park. Visit a local house to learn about the daily life and work of the local people or visit the island school.

Return to the Unicharm cruise, and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha Bay, passing floating fishing villages of Cai Beo, to Cat Ba Island. Then, take a car ride up to the central park for trekking.

Embark on a moderate trek into the park up to Ngu Lam Peak (the trek up and down takes 2.5-3 hours depending). At the summit, enjoy a panoramic view of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, and Ha Long Bay - a triple scene in one photo shot! Trek down to visit Trung Trang Cave.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes from Cat Co 1 to Cat Co 3 beach.

Take a dip in the water at Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments.

Afterwards, boat back to the cruise where you can enjoy more kayaking or swimming.

Enjoy dinner on the boat deck, with fishing available at night. Spend the second peaceful night on the bay.  

Enjoy breakfast as the dawn rises from the bay (breakfast time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM). 

Relax on board, swim in the bay, or bask in nature on the large sundeck chairs. 

10:30: Check out and start cruising on another route through thousands of limestone islands and islets, capturing precious Uni pictures while enjoying our tasteful brunch. 

Arrive back at Ha Long port around 12:00, disembark.  

Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi (additional fees applied). The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional). You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at our Shuttle Bus stop.