Discover the Magic of Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay with Rita Cruise – A 2-Day, 1-Night Luxury Escape (VNC-LH-RITA-2D1N)

HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE

📌 Kayaking, Sunset Party, Cooking Class & Squid Fishing

🌅 08:20 AM – Luxury Transfer from Hanoi (Optional)

Your adventure starts as a luxury limousine picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. A quick stop in Hai Duong province allows you to stretch your legs before continuing to the harbor.

🚤 12:00 PM – Welcome Aboard Rita Cruise

Arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor, a speedboat transfer whisks you to Rita Cruise, your luxurious floating hotel. The friendly crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink before you check into your elegant ocean-view cabin.

🍽️ 1:00 PM – Seafood Buffet Lunch While Sailing Through Halong Bay

As the cruise sets sail, indulge in a lavish buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese seafood specialties and international dishes. Marvel at the iconic limestone formations, passing by Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor—each with its own legend.

🛶 3:00 PM – Kayaking & Bamboo Boat Ride at Dark & Bright Cave

Explore the serene Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), a mesmerizing grotto with two contrasting chambers.
✅ Paddle your kayak through the cave’s shimmering waters
✅ Or relax on a traditional bamboo boat and soak in the tranquil beauty

🍹 5:30 PM – Sunset Party & Happy Hour

Back onboard, unwind at the Afternoon Tea Party with fresh fruit, snacks, and a free-flow of drinks. Enjoy the Happy Hour special—"Buy 2, Get 1 Free"—at the Mimosa Cafe Lounge or Sky Bar as the sky transforms into shades of pink and gold.

🍳 6:30 PM – Vietnamese Cooking Class with the Chef

Join an interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls—a perfect way to bring the taste of Vietnam back home!

🍽️ 7:10 PM – Elegant Dinner with Local & International Delights

Savor an exquisite dinner featuring gourmet seafood, local delicacies, and Western-style dishes, served in the 4th-floor restaurant with panoramic views of the bay.

🎣 9:00 PM – Nighttime Activities: Squid Fishing, Karaoke & More

After dinner, the night is yours to enjoy:
🎤 Sing your heart out in the private karaoke lounge on the 5th floor
🎣 Try squid fishing like a local fisherman
🌌 Relax on the deck with a cocktail and gaze at the stars

🚢 Overnight in your luxury cabin with an ocean-view balcony.

LAN HA BAY – FROG POND AREA – RETURN TO HANOI

📌 Tai Chi, Frog Pond Area (Kong: Skull Island Filming Location), & Farewell Brunch

🌄 6:30 AM – Tai Chi at Sunrise on the Sundeck

Awaken your senses with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the 5th-floor sundeck, embracing the serenity of Lan Ha Bay at dawn.

☕ 7:00 AM – Breakfast & Morning Coffee with a View

Enjoy a light breakfast with fresh coffee, tea, and pastries as you take in the breathtaking morning scenery of Halong Bay.

🏝️ 8:00 AM – Explore the Famous Frog Pond Area

The ship cruises past the legendary Frog Pond Area, featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Kong: Skull Island.
📸 Snap stunning photos of the mystical karst formations
🎥 Relive iconic scenes from the movie’s jungle landscapes

🛄 9:30 AM – Check-Out & Farewell Cruise

Return to your cabin to pack your belongings and check out, but the experience isn’t over yet!

🍽️ 10:00 AM – Farewell Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a final brunch buffet as the cruise makes its way back to Tuan Chau Marina.

🚤 11:00 AM – Disembark & Return to Hanoi

As the journey comes to an end, you’ll say goodbye to the wonderful crew and take a speedboat back to the port.

🚗 12:00 PM – Luxury Limousine Transfer to Hanoi (Optional)

Relax in comfort as the limousine transports you back to Hanoi, with a short 15-minute break in Hai Duong province.

🏙️ 3:00 PM – Arrival in Hanoi

Back in the bustling city, you carry with you unforgettable memories of your 2-day adventure on Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay.