Heritage Cruises Expedition 4 Days 3 Nights
Cruise: Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Destination: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay- Cat Ba archipelago - Three Peach beaches- Dark and Bright Cave - Viet Hai Village - Trung Trang Cave- Cai Beo floating village
From USD
$560
$522/pax
Heritage Expedition is a program particularly designed for those who love exploring and immersing themselves in local life, nature, culture and adventure to discover the authenticity of the destination.
Venture off the beaten path, go kayaking, and visit floating fish farms and villages. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves, and caves. The Heritage Expedition itinerary is the same itinerary as the 3day cruise program, but the extra day gives you the time to discover the Cat Ba Archipelago in depth. We include a day to explore Cat Ba Island, Trung Trang Cave, visit the local market and fishery factory, Beo seaport, and Lan Ha floating village in Lan Ha Bay.
Venture off the beaten path, go kayaking, and visit floating fish farms and villages. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves, and caves. The Heritage Expedition itinerary is the same itinerary as the 3day cruise program, but the extra day gives you the time to discover the Cat Ba Archipelago in depth. We include a day to explore Cat Ba Island, Trung Trang Cave, visit the local market and fishery factory, Beo seaport, and Lan Ha floating village in Lan Ha Bay.
- Launch: Summer 2019
- Type: River and ocean vessel
- Port: Tuan Chau Marina
- Length: 75 metres
- Beam: 13.10 metres
- Draft: 1.80 metres
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Engines: 2 new Caterpillars
- Voltage: 220 volts
- No of room: 20
- Capacity: 40 passengers
- Operating area: Halong and Cat Ba archipelago
Cabins & Rates
Booking Policy
Price Includes
- Welcome drink
- Tender/ Speedboat transfer
- Complimentary fresh seasonal fruit water bottle, tea & coffee in rooms
- All meals included: 1 lunch, 1 fine dining dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch de luxe
- Music, bars and art gallery
- Cookery demonstrations
- Vovinam session, games, gym, swimming pool, library
- Outdoor Lounge, Song Hong Lounge, Pool Bar, Le Tonkin Restaurant & Bar, L’indochine Restaurant & Bar
- Beach activities such as swimming, kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
- All cabins with bathtubs & showers, private balcony with full ocean views
- English-speaking experience manager and cruise director on board
- Free Wi-Fi
- All sightseeing tickets
- Service charges and government tax
Price Excludes
- Pick-up, drop-off and transfer services
- Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- Other services
Policy
I. Rate Basis
- All rates quoted in Vietnam Dong or American Dollars, per room per night for double occupancy
- The rates are inclusive of service charges and government tax and are non-commissionable
- Rates are subject to the terms of the contract. General terms and conditions will be supplied
II. Refund of unused services
No refunds or exchange can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services which are included in the tour price but not utilized by the guest.
III. Liability and Insurance
Heritage Cruises accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, damage or delay due to natural disaster, political actions, weather or causes beyond its controlTravel insurance and medical precautions are essential. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking.
IV. Child and Extra Bed Surcharge
- Children at 12 years old and above are considered as adults.
- FOC for 01 children under 5 years old sharing bed with parents. Only 01 children under 5 years is allowed to share bed with parents. The second child is applied as child 5-11 years old
- Maximum 1 child 5-11 years of age sharing bed with adult. The second child is applied extra bed rate for children.
- Surcharge Extra Sofabed is at 180USD/adult and 90USD/child
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba Archipelago
9:00: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City
12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay
17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay Hideaway
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.
8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail, cave, and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color
17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard
Day 3: Expedition Day on the Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay and Its Floating Villages
10:00 After a brunch, go by speedboat to the Gia Luan seaport and disembark to explore the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba.
10:30 Our driver and tour guide will meet you to drive you into the lush rainforest and scenic karst landscapes where you will stop to visit the largest cave, Trung Trang Cave or the Quan Y Cave close to Cat Ba National Park.
11:30 Head to the center of the island, join the locals at the market, and learn how Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce) is produced, a favorite of the Vietnamese, at the fisheries factory.
13:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant in the center of the island
14:00 You can walk around the Cat Co beaches before heading back to Beo seaport. (Optional)
15:15 Detour to the Ben Beo floating village where the speedboat will be waiting to take you out to explore Lan Ha Bay, the largest floating village in the Gulf of Tonkin, and relish the beauty of Lan Ha Bay
16:00 Your adventure on land and water ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises
16:00-19:00 Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the Pool Bar while the sun sets over the bay.
19:00 Dinner will be served at Le Tonkin Restaurant
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
06:45 Have a light breakfast on board
07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey
12:10 While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge
12h15: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi, arrive at your hotel around 15h30
Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
9:00: Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City
12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise
12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant.
12:40 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route
15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay
17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin
18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay Hideaway
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.
8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.
13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail, cave, and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.
15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color
17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class
19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.
21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard
Day 3: Expedition Day on the Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay and Its Floating Villages
10:00 After a brunch, go by speedboat to the Gia Luan seaport and disembark to explore the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba.
10:30 Our driver and tour guide will meet you to drive you into the lush rainforest and scenic karst landscapes where you will stop to visit the largest cave, Trung Trang Cave or the Quan Y Cave close to Cat Ba National Park.
11:30 Head to the center of the island, join the locals at the market, and learn how Nuoc Mam (Fish Sauce) is produced, a favorite of the Vietnamese, at the fisheries factory.
13:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant in the center of the island
14:00 You can walk around the Cat Co beaches before heading back to Beo seaport. (Optional)
15:15 Detour to the Ben Beo floating village where the speedboat will be waiting to take you out to explore Lan Ha Bay, the largest floating village in the Gulf of Tonkin, and relish the beauty of Lan Ha Bay
16:00 Your adventure on land and water ends, and you are transferred back to Heritage Cruises
16:00-19:00 Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the Pool Bar while the sun sets over the bay.
19:00 Dinner will be served at Le Tonkin Restaurant
21:30 Relax at the top-deck bar, try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onboard
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck.
06:45 Have a light breakfast on board
07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.
9:00 – 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout
10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland
11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey
12:10 While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge
12h15: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi, arrive at your hotel around 15h30
Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.
More Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan tours
Heritage Discover Cruise 2 Days 1 Night
Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay- Cat Ba archipelago - Three Peach beaches- Dark and Bright Cave
From
$185
$245
View detail
Heritage Cruises Explorer 3 Days 2 Nights
Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay- Cat Ba archipelago - Three Peach beaches- Dark and Bright Cave - Viet Hai Village - Cai Beo floating village
From
$369
$390
View detail
View more Halong Bay Cruises 4 days
4
days
L'Amour Junk 4 Days 3 Nights
Hanoi - Halong - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng - Thien Can Son Cave - Cong Do - Cap La - Cong Dam
From
$982
View detail
4
days
Prince Junk Cruise 4 Days
Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
From
$643
View detail
