La Vela Premium Cruise

Driving to Halong Bay through the lush, scenic Red River Delta Cruising overnight onboard a modern steel junk, the charming replica paddle steamer, on tranquil UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay Savouring the best cuisine onboard and highlights of a cooking demonstration Taking the time to soak up the beauty of Halong Bay – thousands of limestone islands scattered amidst the clear, turquoise waters Exploring the limestone islands and turquoise waters of UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay.

07:40-08:00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)

12:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island

12:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island

12:45 Transfer to La Vela Pontoon

13:00 Welcome drinks, cruise information and check-in

13:15 – 14:45 Lunch is served at the restaurant

15:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave (1 hour)

16:00 – 17:00 Cruise along Halong Bay. Afternoon tea on the sundeck. Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment – Kayaking – option in Tung Sau Pearl Farm or Luon Cave

17:00 – 17:45 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck – Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay

17:45 – 18:45 Happy Hour on the sundeck*

19:15 Dinner is served at the restaurant

21:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck – Enjoy a spa treatment – Board games & darts – Squid fishing

Overnight on boat.

06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck

07:00 Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries in the restaurant

07:40 Visit Ti Top Island

08:45 – 09:15 Bill settlement and check out

09:00 Breakfast at the restaurant

10:10 Traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony

10:45 Return to Tuan Chau Marina

(11:00 – 12:00 Light lunch is served at 1958 Restaurant for only guests who book the La Vela cruise's shuttle and 12:15 – 12:30 Return to Hanoi and arrive Hanoi around 16:00-16:30)

For guests who book private car transfer, you will go straight to Hanoi after the disembarkment at 10:45am and lunch is not included.
15:00-15:30 Arrive to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel. End of the trip. 

• Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, enjoy the beautiful & tranquil atmosphere of the Bays.
• Enjoy excellent Vietnamese Cuisine & special seafood on board.
• Visit Amazing Cave and other caves & islets, island and Swimming Area.
• Enjoy the romantic sunrise & sunset on cruise sundeck and sunset party.
• Enjoy Cooking Class on boat
• Visiting floating village and Pearl farm
• Kayaking through the grottoes & limestone of the Bay

07:40-08:00 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay (extra transfer service can be booked in the next step)

12.00 - 12.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Tourist Marina harbor. Transfer to La Vela Cruise

12.30: Welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instruction and cabin check-ins. Your fabulous Halong excursion commences

13.30 - 14.30: Enjoy the buffet lunch onboard while the cruise sails passing by magnificent sceneries of the World Heritage Site

15.00 – 16.00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - Hiking up and down 600 steps to the magnificent limestone formations of the biggest and most marvelous cave in Halong Bay.

16.00 - 16.45: Back to the vessel and continue sailing. Enjoy your relaxing time aboard, among the magnificence of the Heritage Site. A wide range of fine wine or spirits are served in the open-air bar on the sundeck.

17.30: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

19.30: Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.

6.30: Wake up and join the Tai Chi session on Sundeck.

7.00 - 7.30: Enjoy the light breakfast at La Vela Restaurant

8:30 – 8:40: Transfer to Day boat to begin the 2nd day exploring the scenic Halong Bay

10.30: The cruise takes you to Cua Van Floating Village. Time to discover the natural beauty and learn about the fishing life of local people.

12.30: Return to the day boat and continue cruising to Dark & Bright Cave. Meanwhile, enjoy Vietnamese buffet lunch on board.

14.00: Arrive at Dark & Bright Cave.  Explore the beautiful cave by rowing bamboo boats with local people or kayaking by yourself.

15:30 – 16.00: Return to the main boat. Continue cruising and sightseeing in Halong Bay.

17.30: Participate in La Vela cooking class under the attentive instruction of our top chef, to discover the Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.

19.30 – 21.00: Relax and enjoy the fine-dining dinner, well crafted with superb signature dishes on La Vela Cruise

21.00 – 23.00: Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy Movie Night, Board Games, and Fishing or Beauty Spa services. Overnight on boat.