DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
Explore Halong Bay is absolutely recommended for visitors who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 | Transferred to main boat by tender.
While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Cruises starts his sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau floating village
Option 1(due to the weather): Swimming Ba Trai Dao Island
Option 2 (due to the weather): Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00- 18:00 | Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Cruise and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colours but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and “Happy Hour Deal
Cooking Demonstration is an on board activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits.
19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on board catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.
21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars, movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room
DAY 2 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI
06:00 – 7:00
Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
In the morning on Cruise-Have light breakfast
Cruisecontinues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:00| Back to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Brunch time
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
11:00 – 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip
INCLUDING
- 01 night accommodation on 5-star luxury cruise
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards.
- Meals on board:
- Day 1: Lunch, dinner
- Day 2: Light breakfast, brunch
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- Foot bath basin in the room and free herbal bags
- Fruit in all rooms
- Activities:
- Kayaking and swimming in Tra Bau
- Rowing boat
- Cooking Class
- Afternoon tea
- Wifi on board
- Complementary room setup for birthday (if any), wedding anniversary, honeymoon
- Sightseeing tickets
- Service fee and insurance as required in sightseeing tickets.
- Amanda Cruise guests are advised to bring:
- Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
- Waterproof bag for smart phone
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Flip flops & sneakers
- Passport (or a copy) / ID card / Citizen ID / Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
EXCLUSION:
- Drink
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Air tickets and transportation from the airport
- Shuttle bus at Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
- Visa
- Limousine service
- Other drinks and tobacco
- Tips for staff
- Other expenses not listed above
THE SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES
The schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the reason of force majeure,
weather conditions or the policy of the management of Lan Ha Bay.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice.
- Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
- Meals on board are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.
- Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expired date is required for all passengers.
- Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay