La Casta Cruise – A Midrange 5 Star Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao

• 11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour and check in at the waiting room.
• 12:30 Welcome to La Casta Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain, and crew to get a brief introduction to cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
• 13:30 Enjoy Vietnamese lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong –Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
• 15:45 You can choose to experience spa treatment*, relax on the sundeck, or outdoor swimming pool or explore Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here.
• 17:30 Get back to our La Casta Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax.
• 19:30 Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundeck, and enjoy a glass of wine at the bar…

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Ao Ech - Tuan Chau

• 07:00 Have to breakfast. Morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee
• 08:15 Cruise to Ao Ech area, this is the filming location of the famous movie Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh 2018. Here you can freely kayak to explore the landscape or immerse yourself in the cool, clear blue water of this place
• 09:00 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin
• 09:30 Check out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure
• 10:15 Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour
• 11:30 Back to Tuan Chau habour. Trip ends

INCLUSION

• 2 Ways Limousine Transfer
• Taxes & Service Charges
• Welcome Drink
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
• Luxury en-suite Bathroom
• Meals on board during cruise program
• International Breakfast Buffet
• Tai Chi Session
• Cooking Class
• Insurance on Cruise
• Kayaking or Bamboo Boat

EXCLUSION

• Drink
• Personal expenses
• Beauty and massage services at the spa
• Other expenses not listed above

Day 1: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

• 7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel (In Hanoi Old Quarter area and not included in cabin rate).
• 8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong.
• Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge.
• 11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).
• Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink.
• After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant.
• Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.
• 13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.
• 15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
• (In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
• 17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
• 18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
• 19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
• 21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village

• 6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
• 7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
• 8:00 – 8:30: Speedboat begins to pick up guests at overnight cruise ships for a separate program of the 3 day 2 night tour.
• 8:30 – 9:30: Transfer to Day Boat and sailing further on Lan Ha Bay toward Ba Trai Dao, Van Boi Area and Viet Hai village
• 9:40 – 10:30: Guests will be taken to Viet Hai village and discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people.
• 10:30 – 12:00: Kayaking and exploring hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay, places that you can only reach by boat and you may make it only once in your whole life.
• 12:30 – 13:30: Return to Day Boat and enjoy lunch.
• 14:00 – 15:00: Walking or swimming at the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao or Van Boi Beach.
• 15:00 – 16:30: Leisure time on Day Boat and return to the pickup places.
• 16:40 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
• 18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
• 19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
• 21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi

• 6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
• 7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:

• Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
• 09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
• 09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise.
• 10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
• 11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

TOUR INCLUSION:

• 2 night aboard La Casta Cruise
• Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking, bamboo boat
• English/ Vietnamese speaking tour guide
• Luxury accommodation with shower & bathtub
• Welcome drink
• Meals onboard: 02 lunch, 02 dinner, 02 breakfast and 01 brunch
• Insurance on-board
• Free WIFI, Satellite – HD LED Television in the cabin
• Fishing equipment
• Outdoor Jacuzzi

TOUR EXCLUSION

• Beverages
• Transfer
• Spa treatment services
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Other services and items not mentioned in the “INCLUSION”

IMPORTANT NOTES

Program & activities:

• The itinerary can be changed without prior notice
• The time line of this itinerary is not exact, actual timeline will be informed on cruise before departure
• All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.
• Food & beverage on board:
• All meals on board are included as clearly stated in the program
• Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there is a special food request, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.
• Personal documents and belongings:
• Not to be missed: Valid ID card/Passport (necessary for check-in)

Cabin Quality

With only 24 luxurious cabins on board with the lowest size of 28 sqm, the cruise will promise the best experience you can take in the bay. Thanks to its architecture, all cabins in La Casta Regal Cruise provide a full ocean view and a private balcony to let you have a panoramic view of the bay.

There are 4 available choices of room type, namely, Junior Suite, Senior Suite, Family Suite, VIP Suite - Honeymoon Suite with private terrace – each with its advantages and fitted for a specific group of travelers.

Every single detail from the facilities to public amenities are well-equipped that aims to bring the comfiest, coziest, and the most satisfying experiences to customers such as outdoor Jacuzzi swimming pool, beauty spa services, theme party on request, pick up services by Limousine car (on request), luxurious bar and restaurant, and so forth.

NOTES

About the cruise program & activities

• The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
• The timing of this itinerary is estimated, the exact time will be informed on a cruise before departure time.
• All activities are included and optional. You can stay on the boat and relax instead of joining outside activities.

About food & beverage on board

• All meals onboard as clearly stated in the program.
• Standard menus onboard are served for all customers. If there is an unusual food request, please inform us at least 24 hours before departure.
• Personal documents and belongings
• Not to be missed: Invalid ID card/Passport (necessary for check-in)
• Advisory outfits: sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, sneakers, swimming suite