Indochine Lan Ha

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1. Day 1: Tuan Chau – Dark and Bright Cave – Lan Ha Bay Anchorage.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:45 – 12:00: You are transferred by speedboat/tender from Indochina Sails’s Tuan Chau Pier to Indochine Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, listen to the cruise briefing, and receive safety instructions.
   13:15 – 14:00: Passengers enjoy lunch.
   15:30: The crew takes passengers to visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto, known for its stunning limestone structures and interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is by kayaking or bamboo sampan driven by local people through the tunnel, allowing ample time to relax and enjoy the serene, natural surroundings.
   16:30: Return to the cruise and enjoy swimming in the bay.
   17:45: Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
   18:15: Attend the fruit and vegetable carving lesson led by the head chef. During the lesson, the chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving, showing guests how to decorate and make traditional Vietnamese food.
   19:15: Set menu dinner is served.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. You can also try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of program for Day 1.

2. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau Marina.

   06:00: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries are served in the dining room.
   06:15: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
   07:15: The crew takes guests to visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
   09:00: You will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
   09:30: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, enjoying the bay scenery as the cruise approaches the pier.
   11:00: Arrive at Indochina Sails’s Pier at Tuan Chau Port. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.

1. Day 1: Tuan Chau – Dark and Bright Cave – Lan Ha Bay.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:45 – 12:00: Board the boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy a welcome drink, receive a cruise briefing, and listen to safety instructions.
   13:15 – 14:00: After the welcome aboard, enjoy lunch while cruising towards the bay.
   15:30: The crew takes passengers to visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto, renowned for its stunning limestone structures and interesting natural habitat. Explore this cave by kayaking or taking a bamboo sampan driven by local people through the tunnel, allowing for a relaxing experience in a serene natural setting.
   16:30: Return to the cruise and enjoy swimming in the bay.
   17:45: Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
   18:15: Attend a fruit and vegetable carving lesson led by the head chef. During the lesson, the chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving, showing guests how to decorate and prepare traditional Vietnamese food.
   19:15: Dinner is served.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. You can also try your luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of program for Day 1.

2. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village.

   06:45: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
   07:15: Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant.
   08:00: Embark on an authentic short adventure by transferring from the luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for an unforgettable traditional Vietnamese voyage to Viet Hai village. Walk around the idyllic enclave to see the residents' rustic homes, then ride bicycles or electric vans along village paths to enjoy Cat Ba Island's stunning landscape.
   This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience to temporarily step away from luxury and engage in the life of local fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to experience its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.
   12:00: Lunch will be served on the local boat.
   13:00: Continue to explore Lan Ha Bay.
   17:00: Return to the Indochine Cruise. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
   18:15: Attend a fruit and vegetable carving lesson led by the head chef. During the lesson, the chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving, showing guests how to decorate and make traditional Vietnamese food.
   19:15: A special dinner is served in the restaurant to mark the occasion of the year-end.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. You can also try your luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of program for Day 2.

3. Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island – Trung Trang Cave – Tuan Chau Marina.

   06:00: Continental breakfast with coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
   06:30: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting about 30 minutes).
   07:15: The cruise crew takes guests to visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
   09:00: Upon returning to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
   09:30: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, enjoying the bay scenery as the cruise approaches the pier.
   11:00: Arrive at Indochina Sails’ Pier at Tuan Chau Port. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.