DAY 1: HA NOI - HA LONG ( L, D)
07:45 – 08:30 Picking up at TheSinhTourist Hanoi or at the hotel (located inside Hanoi Old Quarter) and departing for Halong Bay
09:30 – 10:00 Enjoy landscape of the Red River Delta countryside and have a short break on the halfway.
12:00 Embark on board. Enjoy welcome drink and check in cabins. Have lunch Vietnamese Set Menu while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, admire the fascinating formation on the way
Arrival at Tuan Chau port around noon to board the cruise ship. A subtle blend of traditional and contemporary decor, our boat was conceived and designed to meet the standards of beauty required of such an alluring location. The crew greets you on board with a welcome drink while the captain sets sail.
13:00 Enjoy lunch as the boat pass by famous islets of the bay.
After settling into your cabin, the activities of the day will be well introduced to you. Then, lunch, a succulent serving of seafood, served in our panoramic-view restaurant, is an indulgence to be savored. Not only sense of taste, but also that of sight is aroused by gazing upon the majestic karst landscapes through which we sail. The upper deck allows for a spectacular 360- degree view.
15:00 Cruise moving forward Ho Dong Tien Cave. Kayaking.
Ho Dong Tien is a cave protected and conserved by the local management board and still be unprecedented. There is no electric light inside the cave, some areas have no light so we have to use flashlight instead. Especially, since this site is new wild, very few amount of tourists have known about it. We spend about 45 minutes at this authentic nature’s gift.
Then, about one hour remaining, we head towards Trong Cave which is an area for kayaking with much wider zone for paddling and the landscape is not hidden from view as in the Luon Cave’s area. Gliding along the bay in absolute quietude, one can more fully appreciate the myriad of limestone formations.
17:00 Relax time on the sundeck
We kayak back to our boat to pursue our voyage and drop anchor to the spot 587 Nha Lat. Under clear skies, the upper deck offers a vista onto the magical performance of the sun descending below the horizon of the violet sea, creating a whole palette of incandescent colors.
18:00 Sunset party
Fresh fruits are served to recharge your energy before enjoying dinner.
19:00 Romantic dinner on the sun deck.
Dinner will be a gastronomical experience of meticulously prepared seafood dishes.
20:00 Freely relax and contemplating Halong by night.
Overnight on board.
DAY 2: HA LONG - HA NOI ( B, L)
06:30 Tai Chi Course
Welcoming the dawn with a session of Tai Chi on the upper deck.
07:00 Light Breakfast
With cofee & tea and assorted homemade pastries.
07:45 Heading to Soi Sim Island
Enjoy free time for a plenty of interesting activities: swimming, climbing the mountain…
Return to the boat and continue your exploration to make it to Soi Sim island, where we have the option to swim or climb to the island’s peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay.
08:45 Return to the cruise & back to the harbor
09:30 Preparing for check out. Relax & enjoy peaceful panoramic view on sundeck
10:30 Enjoy lunch on board
11:15 Disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
After lunch, it is time to bid farewell to the crew and to prepare for disembarkation, reminding of your memorable trip in Halong bay.
11:45 Come back Tuan ChauTourism Harbour.
12:30 Car pick you up to come back Hanoi.
17:00 Arrive at your hotel. End of tour.
INCLUDING:
- Accommodation on board: Luxury & safe cabin with A/C hot water.
- All meal on cruise ( 02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast )
- Complimentary 02 bottled waters in cabin
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Cookery demonstrations
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Fishing equipment, movie, karaoke singing
- English speaking guide
EXCLUDING:
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
NOTES:
- Itinerary and cruise schedule are subject to change due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control
- Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant / bar, but internet connectivity is limited due to Halong’s geography.