Indochine Grand Cruise

Indochine Grand Cruise Itinerary

2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Morning: Pickup at Hanoi Old Quarter hotel — new highway to Tuan Chau Pier (transfer extra fee).

Afternoon: Welcome onboard — welcome drink + safety & program briefing by Cruise Manager. Lunch at Tonkin Restaurant (3rd floor) while cruising to Dark-Bright Cave. Kayak or sampan boat rowed by local guide. Return to swim in the bay. Anchor overnight ~17:45.

Evening: Cooking demonstration — Spring Rolls or Fruit Carving — followed by sumptuous romantic dinner. Free time: squid fishing, board games (cards, Parcheesi), or massage booking. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Sunrise on sundeck or Tai Chi class. Light breakfast from 6:30 AM. Excursion to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island. Return ~9:00 AM. Pack; luggage transferred to harbor in advance. Check-out. Full breakfast served while enjoying bay views.

Return: Arrive Tuan Chau ~11:30 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi (if booked). Trip ends. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

3 Days 2 Nights Extended Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi → Tuan Chau → Lan Ha Bay

Same as 2D1N itinerary: pickup, welcome drink, Tonkin lunch, Dark-Bright Cave, cooking demo, romantic dinner, overnight. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay → Viet Hai Village

Morning: Tai Chi on sundeck at dawn. Breakfast 7:30–8:30 AM. Local boutique day boat to Viet Hai Village — ancient community on Cat Ba Island. Bike or electric car exploration; learn local daily life & culture.

Afternoon: Lunch served on day boat. Continue exploring Lan Ha Bay. Return to Indochine Grand Cruise ~17:00. Relax onboard; sail to overnight anchorage.

Evening: Cooking demonstration & fruit carving lesson. Set-menu dinner at 19:15. Overnight onboard. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay → Tuan Chau → Hanoi

Morning: Sunrise on sundeck or Tai Chi class. Light breakfast from 6:30 AM. Excursion to Trung Trang Cave. Return ~9:00 AM. Pack; luggage transferred in advance. Check-out. Full breakfast served with bay views.

Return: Arrive Tuan Chau ~11:30 AM. Transfer back to Hanoi (if booked). Trip ends. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

What Is Included

• Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotel — new highway transfer (fee applies)
• Welcome drink upon embarkation
• All meals as listed: Tonkin Restaurant lunch, romantic dinner, light breakfast, full breakfast, day-boat lunch, set-menu dinner
• Safety & program briefing by Cruise Manager
• Entrance & access: Dark-Bright Cave, Trung Trang Cave, Viet Hai Village
• Kayaking equipment & life jackets
• Sampan boat ride at Dark-Bright Cave — rowed by local
• Local boutique day boat transfer for Viet Hai excursion
• Bicycle exploration at Viet Hai Village; electric car available
• Tai Chi class on sundeck each morning
• Cooking demonstration — Spring Rolls or Fruit Carving
• Tonkin Restaurant (3rd floor) dining
• Sundeck, lounge, massage facility
• English-speaking guide & crew
• Taxes, service charges & insurance
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Not included: Hanoi–Tuan Chau transfer, spa/massage, beverages outside listed service, tips, personal expenses, electric car at Viet Hai may carry extra fee

About the Experience

Indochine Grand Cruise — Heritage, Warmth, Discovery

Indochine Grand Cruise blends Indochinese charm with genuine comfort — where the journey begins with a smooth new-highway ride from Hanoi and unfolds through Lan Ha Bay’s most beloved sites. Dark-Bright Cave shifts from shadow to sunlight; Viet Hai carries you into centuries-old village life; Trung Trang reveals Cat Ba’s geological wonders; and evenings are filled with hands-on culture — spring rolls, fruit carving, shared games, and quiet starlight. This is not just a cruise — it is a warm, welcoming escape.

Dark-Bright — Shadow, Light, Emerald Water

Dark-Bright Cave is the signature afternoon highlight — a water tunnel that transforms as you glide through. Paddle independently by kayak, weaving through quiet channels; or sit back completely relaxed on a sampan rowed gently by a local who knows every ripple. Either way, you emerge into open bay surrounded by forested karsts and emerald shallows — perfect for a refreshing swim beside the vessel before the evening’s festivities begin.

Viet Hai — Ancient Village, Jungle Life

On the extended itinerary, a boutique day boat carries you deeper — to Viet Hai, an ancient community tucked within Cat Ba Island’s dense jungle. Ride a bicycle past rice fields and forested slopes; or take an electric car through tree-shaded lanes; stop to chat with families who have lived here for generations. It is authentic, unhurried, and deeply memorable — then return to Indochine Grand Cruise by 17:00, settled in time for sunset and dinner.

Trung Trang — Cat Ba’s Hidden Wonder

Your final morning brings you ashore to Trung Trang Cave — a magnificent natural formation where stalactites hang in silent chambers and stone paths wind through cool, ancient air. Indochine Grand Cruise brings you here early, giving you space to explore before the day crowds arrive. Return by 9:00 AM — your luggage is already being transferred, so you can simply enjoy one last full breakfast with panoramic bay views.

Warm, Welcoming, Unforgettable

What makes Indochine Grand Cruise truly special is its gentle warmth — cultural but never formal, active but never rushed, social but never overwhelming. Tai Chi grounds you at dawn; the cooking class invites you to carry a new skill home; board games turn strangers into friends; and the crew attends to every detail so you can simply relax. As one guest shared: “It felt like traveling with family.” That genuine, caring atmosphere is what Indochine Grand Cruise delivers every voyage.

Practical Information

• Transfer: Hanoi Old Quarter pickup via new highway — approx. 2.5 hours; fee applies
• Anchor Time: ~17:45 daily — vessel moves to overnight anchorage
• Breakfast: Light service from 6:30 AM; full breakfast served after return from excursion
• Trung Trang Return: Back to vessel ~9:00 AM; luggage transferred to harbor in advance
• Viet Hai Return: Back to Indochine Grand Cruise ~17:00 daily
• Dinner Time (3D2N Day 2): Set menu served at 19:15
• Viet Hai Electric Car: Available — may carry additional fee payable locally
• Disembarkation: ~11:30 AM at Tuan Chau Marina; transfer back to Hanoi if booked
• Program Changes: Schedules & sites subject to change without prior notice
• Bad Weather Policy: Cancellation decision by Management Board of Halong Bay; alternative arrangement or refund offered per policy

Guest Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Indochine Grand Cruise was wonderful!”
“Spring roll demo so much fun. Dark-Bright Cave by sampan peaceful beyond words. Tonkin Restaurant views stunning. Feels like family.”
— Elena & Liam, United Kingdom

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Perfect 3-day cultural escape”
“Viet Hai Village authentic and warm. Fruit carving class unique. Trung Trang Cave impressive. Everything ran smoothly.”
— Tran Family, Vietnam

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Charming, comfortable, great value”
“New highway transfer smooth and fast. Board games night such a nice touch. Food consistently excellent. Highly recommended.”
— Verified Guest, Singapore