Cat Ba Archipelago is an exotic destination with pristine beaches, secluded lagoons, coves, tropical forest and lakes. On this program, find the best places for kayaking and boating. Experience, discover, explore, immerse and relax! Heritage Discover Cruise is a two-day/one-night program. Cat Ba Archipelago is an exotic destination with pristine beaches, secluded lagoons, caves, tropical forests, and lakes. On this program, you’ll find the best places for kayaking, biking, and discovery. This boutique cruise starts at Halong Bay, which can be reached from Hanoi by a limousine bus. At noon, the boat’s team welcomes you on board to check in to your cabins. A few minutes into the cruise, you’ll be invited to savor Vietnamese dishes at the restaurant. The next highlight is the Tra Bau area or Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming and kayaking. After returning to the cruise ship, you are offered such activities as a massage or afternoon tea. In the evening, a chef will demonstrate the art of preparing traditional Vietnamese cuisine. An a la carte dinner menu is also offered. Evening activities can include board games or squid fishing. At sunrise on the second day, you have the opportunity to experience Vovinam, a Vietnamese martial art. This is followed by an exploration of a cave visited by bamboo boat. After check-out, brunch is served on board during the cruise back to Tuan Chau International Marina in Ha Long City. DESTINATIONS Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay Tuan Chau Marina Da Chong Islet Ba Trai Dao Beach or Tra Bau ACTIVITIES Cave exploration Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride Swimming Massages (extra charge) Cooking class Musical entertainment Squid fishing Vovinam Exercise WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent Comfortable clothing and swimwear (warm clothes in winter) Camera, valid passport Sports shoes for climbing, trekking, and walking Personal medical supplies