⛴️ 2D1N Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay (Halong Bay’s Shy Cousin) 🌊✨

🤔 Why Lan Ha Bay?🌊 A quieter, untouched alternative to Halong Bay with stunning limestone formations and fewer crowds ✍️ Booking Details Cruise: Venus Halong Cruise (via Trip.com) Price: est. RM793 per person (Includes room, 4 onboard meals & activities) Transfers: Not included. RM135 round-trip from Hanoi (Book separately via Trip.com) 🌊 Day 1 Itinerary 11:00 AM – Meet at Tuan Chau Harbor 🚩 Check-in at the cruise port, enjoy a welcome drink, and drop off your luggage 12:00 PM – Ferry Transfer to Cruise ⛴️ 40-minute scenic ride with breathtaking view of the karst islands 12:40 PM – Boarding & Room Check-In 🔑 Spacious room with a private balcony, jacuzzi bathtub, standing shower and Japanese-style toilet (Warm for winters!). You literally wake up and even shower facing the karst islands! ✨ 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Buffet Lunch 🍽️ Wide variety of dishes, including fresh seafood (Drinks not included, but we got 1 free welcome drinks each) 3:00 PM – Dark & Bright Cave🚣 ⚠️Kayak (best for low tide) ⚠️Bamboo Boat (rowed by locals, best for high tide) - DO ask about the tide as I opt for Bamboo boat but the boat can’t cross into the caves due to low tide 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Free Time 🌅 Swim, join a sunset party, or take a fun Vietnamese cooking class. ⚠️ Highly recommend joining the cooking class. We got to make Vietnamese rolls and it was fun and delicious! 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Seafood Dinner 🦞 Lobster, abalone soup & more (Private in-room dining available) 8:30 PM – Squid Fishing 🎣 Try your luck catching squid at night! 🌊 Day 2 Itinerary 5:30 AM – Tai Chi at Sunrise 🌅 Relax and stretch with a morning Tai Chi session 6:15 – 6:45 AM – Light Breakfast ☕ Pastries, noodle soup, tea, and coffee 7:30 AM – Visit a Fishing Village 🐟 Experience local life and culture 9:00 – 10:30 AM – Buffet Brunch 🍳 One last buffet meal onboard with scenic views 10:30 AM – Check-Out & Return to Harbor by ferry 🚤 ⚠️ Extra Tips ⚠️ ✅ Book early – Popular cruises fill up fast, especially during peak seasons ✅ Pack light – Cabins have limited space, so bring only essentials ✅ Check the weather – Misty and cold in winter (Bring JACKET), warmer in summer (ideal for swimming) ✅ Plan your transfers – Hanoi to Tuan Chau takes ~2.5 hours; leave early. We left Hanoi by 8:30am ✅ Kayaking? – Be mindful of tide changes and currents ✅ Dietary Needs - Inform the cruise in advance on WhatsApp ✅ Check-in - After your booking, the cruise will send you an e-mail. DO provide all passport details in advance as the cruise has to register each passenger (required by the law) This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you MUST try! It’s heavenly! ✨ #vietnam #halongbay #lanhabay #hanoi #vietnamtrip #vietnamitinerary #cruise #getgoing2025 #travel #beachlife #familytravel #couplestrip #naturalwonders #newyearnewtrip #favouriteitinerary