06:45: The breakfast is ready at the restaurant. Today you can wake up late, then have breakfast before departure. Please be ready at the reception by 08.30.
08:20–08:45: You will be transferred to the Small Day Boat, then go to the south of Lan Ha Bay, heading to Viet Hai village.
Please note that you will spend the whole day in the village and on the daily boat and only come back to Doris Halong Bay Cruise around 16:00–16:30.
09:00: The small dayboat goes through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.
10:00: Go cycling a short trip of 5 km to Viet Hai village, a small village amid the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting mass tourism, so it is still very rustic.
For those who do not enjoy cycling, an electric car will be provided.
11:30: Return to the dock and board our small dayboat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.
12:00: Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view
13:00–14:00: Kayaking around the Tai Keo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon Eye”.
14:00–14:30: We move on to some hidden beaches around the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area.
14:30 – 15:30: You are free to go swimming in this beautiful & clean area
16:00 – 16:30: Transferring back to Doris Cruise, take time to refresh or enjoy the jacuzzi pool or you can do the kayaking and swimming around the boat again.
17:15: The Doris Halong Bay cruise is moving to the cruise sleeping area.
18:00: We serve you a small tea break on the sundeck under the beautiful sunset.
18:15: Come and join us in the cooking class “How to make deep fried spring rolls” outside of the restaurant.
19:00: It’s time for dinner.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine, and cigar cellar, or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night.
Take part in one of our on-board activities, like squid fishing or watching TV in your room. Stay overnight on Doris Cruise.
You should bring
- Swimming suit
- Small changes (cash) to buy some drinks
- Sun scream, Hat, Sunglasses
- Insect Repellents
- Dry bags and towels (our staff will prepare them for you)