Private Cruise in Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai — 3 Days
3 days / 2 nights

Private Cruise in Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai — 3 Days

Private Cruise in Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai — 3 Days

This three-day private cruise aboard a chartered traditional wooden junk grants you the privilege of spending two magical nights at anchor amid the fairytale seascapes of Lan Ha Bay.

Combining peaceful navigation between thousands of limestone karsts, a bucolic bicycle ride to the secluded jungle village of Viet Hai on Cat Ba Island, sea kayaking in the pristine turquoise lagoons of Van Boi, and a historic visit to Quan Y cave, this tailor-made journey embodies maritime serenity at its finest.

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  • Two enchanting nights at anchor in wild, secluded coves aboard a fully private traditional junk.
  • A bicycle ride through tropical jungle to the preserved village of Viet Hai on Cat Ba Island.
  • Kayaking through hidden lagoons and natural arches in Van Boi and Ba Ham Lake.
  • Visiting the historic subterranean military hospital cave of Quan Y on Cat Ba Island.
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Highlights

  • •Private boarding of your charming traditional wooden junk
  • •Cruising through the pristine karst waters of Lan Ha Bay
  • •Kayaking near Dark and Bright Cave and a sunset seafood dinner on deck

Morning departure around 9:00 AM from your hotel in Hanoi in a private vehicle with your French-speaking guide toward Hai Phong. Step aboard your chartered traditional wooden junk, where the captain and crew welcome you with a refreshing drink.

Weigh anchor and cruise into the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay, the serene and pristine southern sector of the Gulf of Tonkin. Sail through a breathtaking labyrinth of limestone karsts and islets sculpted over millions of years.

Pause for a sea kayaking or swimming session in the calm waters near Dark and Bright Cave. Back on board, unwind on the upper sun deck followed by a convivial cooking demonstration to learn the art of rolling traditional crispy spring rolls.

Savor a gourmet seafood lunch and dinner served on deck as the sun dips below the karst horizon. Spend a peaceful evening at anchor in a sheltered cove with optional night squid fishing. Overnight on board in a private air-conditioned cabin.

Driving: 120 km (2 hours). Seafood lunch and dinner on board. First night aboard your private junk.

Highlights

  • •Bicycle ride through jungle scenery to the timeless village of Viet Hai
  • •Discovering traditional rural lifestyles and vernacular architecture
  • •Afternoon kayaking and swimming in the secret turquoise coves of Van Boi

Gentle morning wake-up in the heart of the bay. Enjoy breakfast on the upper deck admiring mist-shrouded limestone cliffs. Board a tender to land on a quiet shore of Cat Ba Island.

Hop on bicycles for an exotic 5-kilometer ride through a scenic limestone canyon and lush rainforest to reach the secluded valley village of Viet Hai. Discover traditional thatched-roof and earthen dwellings, meeting villagers who live from farming and mountain beekeeping.

Return to the junk for lunch. In the afternoon, cruise toward the wild, tranquil waters of Van Boi or Ba Ham Lake. Enjoy time to paddle kayaks through turquoise lagoons and swim directly from the boat's swimming platform.

In the evening, anchor in another quiet, sheltered cove for a gourmet seafood dinner and a second night rocked by gentle waves.

Lunch and dinner on board. Second night aboard your private junk.

Highlights

  • •Enchanting sunrise over the limestone karsts of the Gulf of Tonkin
  • •Fascinating historic exploration of the secret Quan Y underground hospital cave
  • •Farewell lunch on board and smooth private vehicle return to Hanoi

Wake at daybreak to witness dawn light spreading across thousands of limestone islands. After breakfast on deck, the junk moors on Cat Ba Island for a visit to the remarkable Quan Y Cave.

This expansive natural cavern housed a complete underground military field hospital during the war, featuring 17 rooms across three distinct levels carved directly into the limestone rock.

Return on board to enjoy an early farewell lunch as the junk glides gently back to the pier around midday. Disembark and meet your private vehicle for the comfortable highway transfer back to Hanoi.

Arrive in the capital by late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel in the ancient quarter.

Lunch on board included. Return drive: approx. 120 km (2 hours).

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Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.

Favorite picks:
  • Partager un thé aux fleurs de lotus au lever du jour à Hanoï
  • Naviguer en jonque traditionnelle dans les dédales secrets de Lan Hạ
  • Contempler les rizières en terrasses sculptées de Hoàng Su Phì
  • S'attarder au crépuscule sur les ponts illuminés de lanternes à Hội An

Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.

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The 3-day / 2-night itinerary gives you a full extra day deep in the bay without any rush to return to port, allowing you to cycle to Viet Hai village and paddle in completely uncrowded lagoons.

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