La Pinta Cruise 2 days 1 night

In the morning

9:00-9:30: Our luxury bus picks you up at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter. After checking guests list and personal possess, we will depart. 

9:30-11:45: Start your trip. We move on the route of the new highway 5B heading to Cat Hai Island. 

11:45: When we get to Got pier in Cat Hai Village, our staff will give you a welcome drink such as lemon juice, tea, and mineral water. 

12:00: Guests get on La Pinta Cruise

In the afternoon

12:15: As soon as you get on the boat, the staff leader gives you cruise briefing and some instructions to keep safe. After that, you will check-in. 

12:30: Enjoy your lunch at our restaurant on the first floor with delicious Vietnamese and international dishes. You can admire Da Chong Islet, Con Vit Islet (the duck shape), and Gia Luan Village when the boat slowly passes by. Situated in the altitude of 400 meters above the sea level, Da Chong Islet has a unique shape with dozens of natural stones stacked on top of each other, protruding beyond the edge of the forest, with contact points between the two rocks only about 1.2m wide. Standing on the to, you will be amazed at the scenery of the majestic nature here with thousands of pine forests and floating islands in Yen Lap lake that creates a fantastic picture.  

14:15: Visit Trung Trang Cave and go trekking in Cat Ba National Park which is recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve with a rich and unique population of creatures. It is an ideal place to go trekking and explore the mystery of nature. 

Located in the northwest of Cat Ba island, Trung Trang cave is the largest one in this area. Due to the formation in a long time, the cave has a special construction with spectacular scenery and rich fiona and fauna. 

17:00: We will take you to off-the-beaten-track Tra Bau for kayaking and swimming. Tra Bau is a small fishing village in Lan Ha Bay where you can enjoy the peaceful space and try a lot of fresh delicious seafood of the local people. 

18:30: Back to the boat and take part in the cooking class. You can try what you’ve made or enjoy our happy hour with typical drinks. 

In the evening:

19:30: Enjoy your buffet dinner.

20:30 – 23:00: You have plenty of choices of things to do after having dinner such as watching a magic show, Vietnamese films, and fishing squid. If you want to enjoy your own space, you can come back to your room and admire the beauty of the bay at night in your balcony.

6:00: It’s time to wake up to breathe in the fresh air of the early morning and admire the sun slowly rises from the sea. 

6:30: Head to the nearby fishing area to observe how local people net fish by our tender following “Chã” – a bamboo traditional boat. Do not forget to take some photos to save special moments you see when sitting on the tender. 

7:00: Turn back our cruise then have your breakfast. 

8:00: Ride a bamboo boat to explore Dark & Bright Cave. Stretching 70 meters on the water, Dark & Bright Cave is renowned for its special limestone structure. This cave is quite narrow that can only be accessed by kayak and small boat. Through the arched gate, you can see a quite round lake surrounded by rocky mountains. Immersing yourself in nature, admiring the rich vegetation, and enjoying the fresh air will create an exciting trip for you. 

8:45: Back to cruise and have some rest with our special activity. 

9:15: Come back to your room to pack your belongings then check-out. 

9:45: Our cruise gets back to the pier. During that time, we organize a farewell party at the restaurant for our guests. 

11:45 -12:00: We arrive at Got Pier then say goodbye.

12:15: Get on our bus to come back to Hanoi (optional). We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter around 14:30 and end trip. We hope to be still your companion on your upcoming trip.