Aspira Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. O/n on Aspira Cruise

Morning activities:

• 8:30 – 9:00 Pick-up time
• 11:30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. From here, you will transfer by speed boat to ASPIRA CRUISE

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 Checkin Aspira Cruise. Enjoy the welcome drink while listening to our cruise manager briefly delivers safety introduction. Receive the room key, check in and take a rest at your reserved room before lunch, while cruising to the Bay.
• 12:45 – 14:00 Enjoy International buffet lunch. In the meantime, the cruise will get you far away from the frequented areas of Halong bay and head to the magnificent scenery in Lan Ha Bay – a hidden charm who has lived in the quiet shadows of its famous twin Halong Bay for a long time. The ship cruised past Finger Islet, Frog Islet and hundreds of uniquely shaped limestone pinnacles.
• 15:00 Explore Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay, hit the water on kayak and go swimming. ASPIRA CRUISE reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies – sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark & Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim in the lush green water.
• 16:30 Sunset hunting – Sunset Party. Back to ASPIRA CRUISE after outdoor activities, it’s time to relax with a cocktail.
• Special deal “Happy Hour” is available from 16:30 – 18:30. You can also join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew onboard.

Evening activities:

• 19:00 Taste the life with Deluxe Dinner Set Menu
• 20:30 A free time for some activities such as: film, flute performance, playing chess, reading books, listening to music, trying your luck with squid fishing, tea culture learning, or enjoy the starlight of night sky in the bay on sundeck.
• 22:00 Cruise goes to overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.

Day 2: Explore Cat Ba National Park – Halong Bay – Hanoi

Morning activities:

• 6:30 Wake up in tranquility and start your second day on ASPIRA CRUISE with Taichi on sundeck. This is also the moment visitors can pick up the dawn on the bay. Afterwards, light buffet breakfast is served.
• 7:45 – 08:30 Visit karst cave on Cat Ba national park
  move to Gia Luan wharf, a path for tourists to visit Cat Ba National Park. After leaving the boat, the van will take visitors down the asphalt road through the forest, the stop point is a typical karst cave which were formed from million years ago. Have chance to meet the red list Cat Ba Langur.
• 9:30 – 10:30 Return to ASPIRA CRUISE. You may simply relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9:15 – 10:00. Delightful Buffet brunch will be served while ASPIRA CRUISE slowly navigates back to the harbour.

Afternoon activities:

• 11:15 Disembark ASPIRA CRUISE
• 12:00 – 12:15 “Goodbye Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay”
  Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advanced)
• 14:00 – 14:30 Arrive back Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. O/n on Aspira Luxury Cruise

Morning activities:

• 8:30 – 9:00 Picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the expressway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf in 2,5 hours. If not using our limousine shuttle, we will see you at Aspira guest station, Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island.
• 11:30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf. From here, you will transfer by speed boat to ASPIRA CRUISE

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 Checkin Aspira Cruise in the warmly greeting of the team who will accompany you guys in the trip. Enjoy the welcome drink while listening to our cruise manager briefly delivers safety introduction. Receive the room key, check in and take a rest at your reserved room before lunch, while cruising to the Bay.
• 12:45 – 14:00 Enjoy International buffet lunch. In the meantime, the cruise will get you far away from the frequented areas of Halong bay and head to the magnificent scenery in Lan Ha Bay. The ship cruised past Finger Islet, Frog Islet and hundreds of uniquely shaped limestone pinnacles.
• 15:00 Reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies – sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim in the lush green water.
• 16:30 Sunset hunting- Sunset Party
• Back to ASPIRA CRUISE after outdoor activities, it’s time to relax with a cocktail. Special deal “Happy Hour” is available from 16:30 – 18:30. You can also join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew onboard.
• Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

Evening activities:

• 19:00 Taste the life with Deluxe Dinner Set Menu
• 20:30 A free time for some activities such as: film, flute performance, playing chess, reading books, listening to music, trying your luck with squid fishing, tea culture learning, or enjoy the starlight of night sky in the bay on sundeck.
• 22:00 Cruise goes to overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.

Day 2: Ba Trai Dao Beach – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay. O/n on Aspira Luxury Cruise

Morning activities:

• 06:30 Morning Tai Chi Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay.
• 07:30 Enjoy breakfast with a menu including: sandwiches, pastries, eggs, ham, sausage… fulfill the energy to be ready to discover Cat Ba island – Lan Ha bay.
• 08:30 Move to day boat for Cat ba island Transfering guests to day boat and taking to visit Lan Ha Bay, Ba Trai Dao beaches, sail straight to Viet Hai Village where is located on the valley of Cat Ba National Park, Cat ba island.
• 10:00 – 12:00 Discover Viet Hai village. You get bicycles to Viet Hai Village about 4km. A small village deep in the valley, surrounding mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffalo… You stroll around the village, meet with local people, visit the school of the local children, or discover the village by walking around.

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch time Cycling back to Viet Hai wharf. Enjoying lunch on board. Then take relax, sunbathe. Boats will take you away on Lan Ha Bay, directly overlooking Ba Trai Dao beaches area. Swim/kayak
• 14:00 – 16:00 You go kayak explore the area of the Ba Trai Dao. Guests can sunbath and swim on the private beach

Evening activities:

• 17:30 Back Aspira Cruises Day boats will take visitors back to the cruise, back to the point overnight on the bay. Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day. Joining the mini cooking class, today we will make fried spring rolls, another traditional taste.
• 19:30 Enjoy dinner on board with an all-new menu that includes local seafood delights combined with some Western-style cooking.
• 20:00 You will have time for rest, drink, listening music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.

Day 3: Cat Ba National Park – Halong Bay – Hanoi

Morning activities:

• 6:30 Wake up in tranquility and start your second day on ASPIRA CRUISE with TAICHI on sundeck. This is also the moment visitors can pick up the dawn on the bay. Afterwards, light buffet breakfast is served.
• 7:45 – 08:30 Move to Gia Luan wharf, a path for tourists to visit Cat Ba National Park. After leaving the boat, the van will take visitors down the asphalt road through the forest, the stop point is a typical karst cave which were formed from million years ago. Have chance to meet the red list Cat ba langur.
• 9:30 – 10:30 Return to ASPIRA CRUISE. You may simply relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15 – 10:00 Delightful Buffet brunch will be served while ASPIRA CRUISE slowly navigates back to the harbour.

Afternoon activities:

• 11:15 Disembark ASPIRA CRUISE
• 12:00 – 12:15 “Goodbye Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay“. Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advance)
• 14:00 – 14:30 Arrive back Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.