3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise on Parfum d’Automne

Lan Ha bay

3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise on Parfum d’Automne

Vietnam

Lan Ha bay

Parfum d'Automne

3 days

Authentic

Overview

The Best Value Cruise in Lan Ha Bay

The Parfum d’Automne junk is a 7-cabin boat offering the best value for money in Lan Ha Bay.
Each spacious cabin features a private bathroom and stunning open views of the bay, making it ideal for couples or small families (such as two adults and one child).
Three of the cabins, located on the upper deck, come with private balconies.

An English-speaking guide will be on board to share insights about local life and lead the activities such as kayaking, biking, and cooking classes.
Our kitchen team is specially trained to prepare fresh Vietnamese dishes using ingredients sourced locally from the bay whenever possible.

You can book an individual cabin, or privatize the entire boat if you’re a group — for example, 10 people traveling together.

Practical Information

Duration

3 days

Start / End

Hanoi or Tam Coc / Hanoi or Tam Coc

Guide Language

English

Visited Regions

Lan Ha bay

Best time to go

All year

Ideal For

Everyone

Difficulty level

None

Accommodation

Cabin

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Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi – Cat Ba island – Lan Ha bay (L, D)

7:30 AM – Departure by bus from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if your hotel is not located in the Old Quarter, we will provide you with a meeting point).

10:00 AM – Arrival at Pha Got pier, where you will take a speedboat or ferry.

11:00 AM – Arrival on Cat Ba Island, then transfer by bus to the southern part of the island.

12:00 PM – Arrival at Beo Port.

12:30 PM – Start of the cruise.

Lunch is served on board around 1:00 PM, as you cruise along — a discovery of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

1:30 PM – The junk anchors near Van Boi beach (or another beach) for lunch, featuring traditional Vietnamese seafood dishes.

2:45 PM – Free time for swimming at the wild, untouched Van Boi beach — no artificial structures here — or simply relax and take in the stunning views from the upper deck of the boat.

3:45 PM – The boat continues deeper into the bay toward Ba Trai Dao or Dau Be for a beautiful kayaking excursion — another unique way to explore the bay.

5:30 PM – The boat returns to the middle of the bay and drops anchor for the night. Free time to enjoy a drink and admire the sunset in a magical setting.

6:00 PM – Cooking class: learn how to make Bun Bo Nam Bo, a special Vietnamese dish.

7:15 PM – Dinner on board.

8:30 PM – Free evening or try your hand at squid fishing.

Day 2

Lan Ha bay (B, L, D)

Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the upper deck, surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the bay.

Day program:

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Cruise to the fishing village of Viet Hai. Upon arrival, enjoy a two-hour round-trip bike ride over a small mountain pass to discover the authentic local life of the village.

10:30 AM: Return to the boat.

12:45 PM: Lunch served on board.

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Water activities: kayak through stunning caves, swim in a hidden cove, and relax in the calm waters of the bay.

4:00 PM: Return to the boat and free time to unwind.

In the evening:

7:20 PM: Dinner on board followed by a squid fishing session — and if you catch any, you can grill them yourself!

Day 3

Lan Ha bay – Cat Ba island – Hanoi or Tam Coc (B, L)

Join a Tai Chi class on the junk’s upper deck.

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM: Breakfast served on board.

In the morning:

You have several options:

Visit Single Island and a fishing village
Stay on the junk and enjoy the spectacular scenery
Or go for a swim in the bay’s clear waters

Feel free to speak directly with the guide on board to organize your morning according to your preferences.

10:00 AM: Return to the junk. Free time to take a shower and check out of your cabin as the boat sails back to Bến Bèo.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Brunch/lunch served on board.

11:45 AM: Disembarkation at the port.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Shared shuttle transfer to Hanoi or Tam Coc.

FAQ

Is there a guide on board?

The Moonlight, Romance, and Quatre Saisons junks are small boats and do not have a full-time guide on board.

You can hire a English-speaking guide to accompany you on the boat. The guide will travel with you from Hanoi.

For all other junks, there is an English-speaking guide on board who will facilitate all activities during the cruise.

What is not included in the cruise?

Everything is included except:

Drinks (other than bottled or carafe water in your cabin)
Personal expenses
Tips for the crew

Should we tip the crew and the guide?

Yes, tipping is customary in Vietnam and depends on your level of satisfaction.

If you have a private guide, the expected tip is usually higher.

I'm vegetarian – is that a problem?

Not at all. Today, all cruise operators adapt to guests’ dietary preferences.

Just let us know in advance.

Is the transport shared or private?

By default, transport is shared.

If you choose a cruise in Lan Ha Bay, you will take a Daiichi bus to Beo Pier, then a ferry or speedboat to Cat Ba Island.

For Halong Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay cruises, transportation is provided by the cruise company’s bus.

If you prefer, you can book a private car (7 or 16 seats).

Can we go to Ninh Binh after the cruise?

Yes, it’s possible to go to Tam Coc (Ninh Binh) after a cruise in Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay.

This is usually arranged with Daiichi transport.

Note: from Cat Ba Island, the journey is quite long – allow more than 5 hours by road.

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Lan Ha bay

3-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise on Parfum d’Automne

Overview

Practical Info.

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Itinerary

FAQ

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Overview

Practical Information

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Itinerary

FAQ

Destinations Visited on this Tour

Estimated Budget

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