La Vela Classic Cruise

Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam

After being greeted at the airport by our friendly representative our car will be waiting to whisk you directly to your central hotel which is in the perfect location to explore Hanoi Old Town at your leisure.

Day 2: Hanoi - La Vela Classic Cruise (L, D)

7:30 am to 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Along the way to Halong Bay we will stop for a short break in an arts and crafts center. Here you are able to watch the produce being made and grab a snack to eat
12:00 pm reach Tuan Chau International Port and prepare for boarding
12:30 pm Welcome on board!
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

Day 3: Discover Halong Bay full day (B, L, D)

06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00 - 08:30 Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries
Breakfast at the restaurant
08:45 Transfer to day boat
09:00 Visit Ti Top Island (1 hour)
10:15 Explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm with kayaking option*
12:00 Lunch at the restaurant
14:00 Visit Cua Van Fishing Village
15:30 Return to La Vela Cruise
17:15 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
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

Day 4: La Vela Classic Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)

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: Lunch is served at 1958 Restaurant (for guests on the La Vela shuttle)
Check out before 11:30 am
12:00 pm: Depart Halong Bay for Hanoi
4:30 pm: We shall drop you back off at your hotel in Hanoi’s old quarter. We hope you had a legendary journey and hope to see you again!
* Payable upon bill settlement and cabin checkout

Day 5: Hanoi City Tour full day (B, L)

We shall meet you at your hotel after breakfast for a full day exploring the depths of what Hanoi has to offer. In the morning you will be shown the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda & the Temple of Literature.
After lunch at local restaurant, visit the impressive Museum of Ethnology which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and the Ngoc Son temple. Take one hour rickshaw ride through the bustling old quarter streets of Hanoi & Enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show (unique to Vietnam).
Stay overnight at Viet View Hotel (Classic room)

Day 6: Hanoi Departure (B)

You have the morning free to relax before transferring to the Airport by Private Car for your home flight. Finish your unforgettable Hanoi & Halong Bay Trip. Good bye & see you again!