Highlights
  • Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey
  • New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing.
  • Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay
  • Discover and integrate in the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the bay (exclusive)
  • Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay.
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ERA CRUISES, the only vessels among Halong – LanHa Bay vessels were built in the largest shipyard in Vietnam, Damen Song Cam shipyard – a joint venture with Damen group in Holland. The Cruises therefore followed international standards about ship building. The high price of Era Cruises comes from not only luxurious interior design, spacious cabin, the largest private sun terrace on bay but also high safety level with double hull design. Further to these, Era Cruises is one of the two Cruises line that feature with lift to all floor that make it being friendly to all kind of guests. Travelling with Era Cruises is travelling without fear about safety and at the highest level of convenience that a cultural tour can bring in.

ERA CRUISES, provide unlimited time tour programs from 1 days or few hours on board. We do tailored made the tour for both leisure guests and those who are so busy that have only few hours to discover the international heritage site. Guests are free to choose for sightseeing the nature beauty, swimming in the middle of sea, kayaking surround different shape of lime karst or make a short trip to visit local village, Cat Ba island and so on.


 

Day1: HANOI - HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)

8:30:  Pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Tuan chau island-Halong city.
12:00 – 12:30: Guests will be picked up from Tuan Chau International port and deliver to Era Cruises on tenders. After boarding, Cruise Manager will give a brief about safety regulations and tours. Travellers then will be given room key and time for freshening before lunch.

13:00 - 14:30: Lunch will be served at Signature restaurant while the boat is sailing through Ha Long Bay and getting in to Lan Ha Bay. After lunch time, guests will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.

15:30 - 16h30: Cruise anchors at Tra Bau area. Guests are free to choose doing Kayak and Swimming around the boat. This will be a very particular experience when your feet are around 20m above land.

17:30 - 18:30: Talent Chef will present you how a famous Vietnamese spring roll is made. You can try to make one or more for your own or partners. In the meantime Happy hour will offer you drink with attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling in to sea will be unforgettable memories to every single traveller on board.

19:15 - 20:30: Delicious dinner is ready to be served. It can be flexible between set menu and buffet in order to vary the diner taste.

20:30: Free time, Guests can try spa, squid fishing or reading, lying under thousand stars sky or gossip with friends.

DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

05:30 - 6:30: Greets first light of the Day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy leisure time in room.

06:30 - 07:00: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

7:15 - 8:30: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright grotto and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in middle of the World Heritage.

09:00 - 10:30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. Enjoy a brunch before saying goodbye to crew team at 10:30. you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

12:10-12:30: Get on the luxury van and get back to Hanoi.

 

Price of the trip:
1: Low season: 170$US
From May to September:

 

Price of the trip:
2: High season: 190$US
From Octorber to April:

 

 

Tour inclusive

  • ​​​​​Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • Accommodation in a luxurious air-conditioned ensuite cabin, including a private Jacuzzi bathtub.
  • In house English-speaking guide
  • Full board meals
  • Fresh flowers throughout the ship
  • Seasonal fruit in your cabin.
  • All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking and night squid fishing.
  • A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the Garden-Sea Family Suite & The Era Suite.

 

Tour exclusive

  • Airfare, visa arrangements
  • Beauty Spa & Wellness Services
  • Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
  • Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above
  • Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.

 

 

DAY 1: HALONG - LAN HA – TRABAU (Lunch/ Dinner)

8:30:  Pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Tuan chau island-Halong city.
12:00 – 12:30: Guests will be picked up from Tuan Chau International port and deliver to Era Cruises on tenders. After boarding, Cruise Manager will give a brief about safety regulations and tours. Travellers then will be given room key and time for freshening before lunch.

13:00 - 14:30: Lunch will be served at Signature restaurant while the boat is sailing through Ha Long Bay and getting in to Lan Ha Bay. After lunch time, guests will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.

15:30 - 16:30: Cruise anchors at Tra Bau area. Guests are free to choose doing Kayak and Swimming around the boat. This will be a very particular experience when your feet are around 20m above land.

17:30 - 18:30: Talent Chef will present you how a famous Vietnamese spring roll is made. You can try to make one or more for your own or partners. In the meantime Happy hour will offer you drink with attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling in to sea will be unforgettable memories to every single traveller on board.

19:15 - 20:30: Delicious dinner is ready to be served. It can be flexible between set menu and buffet in order to vary the diner taste.

20:30: Free time, Guests can try spa, squid fishing or reading, lying under thousand stars sky or gossip with friends.

DAY 2: VIET HAI VILLAGE - BA HAM LAKE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

05:30 - 6:30: Greets first light of the Day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy leisure time in room.

07:00 - 09:30: Breakfast is served at Signature restaurant. It can be either buffet style or set menu during the trip.

09:30 - 14:30: Guests will be taken to Viet Hai village. They will have 6 hours to discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people, Tasting local dishes while lunch is served whether at the Village or on board.

14:30 - 15:30: Swimming and kayaking time at one of the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao Beach. Guests can also do some volley ball hits at the beach too.

16:30 - 17:15: Return to main boat and leisure till dinner.

20:00: Free time, Guests can try spa, squid fishing or reading, lying under thousand stars sky or gossip with friends.

 

 
DAY 3: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

05:30 - 06:30: Greets first light of the Day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy leisure time in room.

06:30 - 07:00: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

07:15 - 08:30: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright grotto and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in middle of the World Heritage.

09:00 - 10:30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. Enjoy a brunch before saying goodbye to crew team at 10:30. you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

12:10-12:30: Get on the luxury van and get back to Hanoi.

Price of the trip:
1: Low season: 270$US
From May to September:

 

Tour inclusive

  • Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
  • Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin with standing shower and private Jacuzzi bathtub.
  • In house English speaking guide
  • Full board meals:
  • 2days - 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 morning snack, 01 brunch.
  • 3 days - 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 01 morning snack, 02 brunches.
  • Fresh flowers setup
  • Fruits setup in cabin
  • Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beach, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
  • A bottle of wine in Garden-Sea Family Suite & The Era Suite
Price of the trip:
2: High season: 315$US
From Octorber to April:

 

Tour exclusive

  • Airfare, visa arrangements
  • Beauty Spa & Wellness Services
  • Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
  • Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above
  • Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.

1. Schedule and activities:

  • The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
  • Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
  • All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

 


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2. Menu and meals: 

  • The trip will full meals on board.
  • The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
  • The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
  • Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
  • Cash.
  • Camera.
  • Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.