4.5 STAR CRUISE – Hanoi – Halong Bay (3 day)
No one realized how beautiful the trip was until they got home and fell on an old, familiar pillow.
Tour Summary
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Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
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1 |
Hanoi - Halong Bay |
Scenic cruise, hiking, swimming, kayaking |
L, D |
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2 |
Halong Bay |
+ Opt 1: Second night on the boat
+ Opt 2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view with air- conditioning
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B, L, D |
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3 |
Halong Bay - Hanoi |
Scenic cruise, cooking class:
+ Opt 1: Second night on the boat
+ Opt 2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view with air- conditioning
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B, L |
Tour Details
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D) – Scenic cruise, hiking, swimming, kayaking
07:45 – 08:15: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City.
12:30: When arriving at the pier, you will board your Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew.
13:00: Check in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of magnificent limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Cruise in very tranquil route, explore the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, the feeling in paradise will come to you.
14:30: Keep cruising to the most breath-taking parts of Ha Long Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.
15:30: Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island where tourist can capture panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Swim and relax in cool water after hiking.
16:30: Kayak & swim.
17:30 – 17:30: Join the sunset party on the sundeck in warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.
19:00: Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.
20:30: The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner: listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Day 2: Halong Bay (B, L, D)
06:00: Morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00: Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
Opt 1: Second night on the boat
8:15: Transfer to our daily boat, cruising to other parts of Ha Long Bay, which are still pristine.
9:30: Go off the boat to discover a beautiful cave named “Fairy Lake cave”, very famous for the beauty, geological and historical values. Tourists can see and take photos of beautiful stalagmites and stalactites and a mysterious lake as well.
10:30: Kayak, discover the tranquil bay.
11:30: Back to the daily boat and relax before enjoying lunch on boat.
13:00: Keep cruising to other parts of Halong for an hour more.
14:00: Stop over at a fishing farm, where the local people raise fish and cultivate pearls.
15:00: Keep cruising back.
16:00: Back to your sleeping boat to relax and enjoy your private time on boat.
19:00: Enjoy the second dinner on boat.
20:30: Relax and enjoy your leisure time on your own or joint some activities on the cruise.
Opt 2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view with air- conditioning
08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Ha Long Bay .
09:30: Transfer to our daily boat, sailing through Lan Ha bay for 2 hours.
11:30: Arrive at bungalow for check in.
12:00: Lunch in the restaurant at the bungalow. Enjoy spending time on leisure, relaxing, sunbathing on the beach or using some services available on the bungalow like playing football, volleyball, badminton, play pool, table tennis, kayaking to explore untouched area near by bungalow. Optional trip (biking trip to Viet Hai village) must be booked in advance, extra U.S. $5/ person.
18:30: Enjoy the BBQ diner in Bungalow.
20:30: Relax and enjoy your leisure time on your own or joint some activities in Bungalow.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L) – Scenic cruise, cooking class
Opt 1: Second night on the boat
06:00: Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00: Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
08:00: Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Ha Long Bay.
09:00: Back to the Cruise for check-out, keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay to explore another parts of the huge Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
10:00: Cooking class is opened right on the cruise.
11:00: Farewell brunch is served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
12:30: Go on the bus to Hanoi.
17:00: Transfer you back to your hotel.
Opt 2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view with air- conditioning
07:00: Breakfast.
08:00: Check-out, transfer to the daily boat to get on your Cruise. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay to explore another parts of the huge bay.
10:00: Cooking class is opened right on the cruise.
11:00: Farewell brunch is served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
12:30: Go on the bus to Hanoi.
17:00: Transfer you back to your hotel.
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Inclusions |
Exclusions |
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Welcome drink on board
Free pick up and see off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Complimentary Water in Cabin
Accommodation on board: Safe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Cooking Class Demonstration
Happy Hours, Tai Chi lesson
Entrance fees.
English speaking guide.
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Beverages
Airfare, VISA arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Travel insurance.
Tips and other personal services.
Any fee for emergency case
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Price & Notes
Price
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Adult |
Children |
Infant |
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$0 |
$0 |
Free |
NOTE:
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Bungalow in Cat Ba Sandy Beach resort : It is suitable only for relaxing, loving nature, doing row-kayak. Since it is in remote island, the facility/room is simply basic, no wifi/internet is available, electronic power sometimes is not stable. So if you would like to have a better accommodation, please choose the option to stay at the hotel or resort at the Cat Ba mainland)
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In option 1 : In bungalow of 2nd night – superior room (no air-conditioning) is arranged. Extra USD 7.5/person is for air-conditioning sea view room, or extra USD 15/person is for air-conditioning family ocean view room
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Tour guide : We use the local guides in the boat and the bungalow in Cat Ba, so you may find there are some guides in the trip, not only one.
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In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), please choose of the below options: 1- Staying at the hotel (first night in Ha Long bay – 4* standard) – Tour cost is not changed. (hotel expense will be covered by the organizing company). 2- Back to Hanoi on the first day – Tour cost is charged as one of Ha Long bay one day trips.
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The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
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All rates are in US dollar per person.
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Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
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Boat air-conditioner turn-on about at 19:00
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Single Supplement: US$ 35.00/person in Cabin on boat, US$ 20.00 to US$ 50.00/person in hotel.
Children Policies:
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Under 5 years old: free, (sharing beds with their parents).
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From 5 years old to under 6 years old: 50% of adult ticket price ( sharing beds with their parents)
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From 6 years old to under 11 years old: 75% of adult ticket price. (sharing beds with their parents).
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11 years old or above: adult ticket price.
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Two adults are allowed to bring one child. In case, customers bring more than one. The second child will be charge 75%.
Cancellation Policies:
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Any cancellation received within 7 days prior to departure date will incur the 50% of charge.
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Any cancellation received within 3 days prior to departure date or no-show will incur the full charge.