Rita Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights – The Ultimate Halong & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Experience (VNC-LH-RITA-3D2N)

📌 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.

📌 A Deeper Exploration of Lan Ha Bay

🍽️ 6:45 AM – Leisurely Breakfast with a View

Wake up to a delicious breakfast buffet with coffee and tea.

🚤 8:20 AM – Transfer to a Day-Boat for Lan Ha Bay Exploration

Hop onto a smaller day-boat for an adventure to Viet Hai Village, a remote village inside Cat Ba National Park.

🚲 10:00 AM – Cycling Through Viet Hai Village

🚴 Bike through lush jungle trails in a pristine, off-the-beaten-path location.
🏡 Meet the locals and experience traditional village life.
🚗 Electric cars available for those who prefer not to cycle.

🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch on a Floating Restaurant

Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while soaking in the panoramic bay views.

🏝️ 2:00 PM – Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peaches Beach)

🛶 Kayak through hidden lagoons
🌊 Swim in crystal-clear waters at one of the most beautiful beaches in Lan Ha Bay

🍹 5:00 PM – Sunset Party & Tea Break

Return to the main cruise and unwind with snacks, fresh fruit, and a beautiful sunset over the bay.

🍳 6:30 PM – Second Cooking Class: A New Vietnamese Dish!

Learn to cook another traditional Vietnamese dish, guided by the cruise chef.

🍽️ 7:00 PM – Fine Dining & Evening Entertainment

Enjoy another gourmet dinner, followed by cocktails, karaoke, or squid fishing.

🚢 Overnight on Rita Cruise in your luxurious suite.

📌 A Relaxing End to Your Luxury Escape

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

Greet the day with a gentle Tai Chi session, embracing the tranquility of Lan Ha Bay.

☕ 7:00 AM – Breakfast & Morning Coffee

Enjoy a light breakfast as the ship sails towards the Frog Pond area, a filming location for Hollywood’s Kong: Skull Island.

🏝️ 8:00 AM – Exploring Frog Pond Area

📸 Snap breathtaking photos of the dramatic limestone formations.
🎥 Relive iconic scenes from the famous blockbuster.

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

Pack your bags and prepare for a final cruise through Halong Bay.

🍽️ 10:00 AM – Farewell Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a sumptuous brunch buffet as you slowly return to the port.

🚤 11:00 AM – Disembark & Return to Hanoi

Say goodbye to the amazing crew and take a speedboat back to the harbor.

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

Relax in comfort as a limousine transfers you back to Hanoi, with a 15-minute stop in Hai Duong.

🏙️ 3:00 PM – Arrival in Hanoi

Your journey ends with unforgettable memories of Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay.