HALONG BAY ON LUXURY CRUISE (02-03 Days)

Hightlights

• Kayaking in remote areas of Halong Bay

• Eating delicious, freshly caught seafood

• Discovering floating villages and seeing how locals life in the bay
• Visiting caves, islets

Itinerary

DAY 1: Hanoi -  Halong (L,D)

08.00    Pick up & departure Hanoi by private car

12.00 - 12.30           Embark for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.

13.00 - 15.30           Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as cruise heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.

15.30 - 17.00           Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:

• Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat
• Kayak into the village or swim near the boat
• Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;

Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling, etc.

17.00 Cruise through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien.

Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.

19.30  Sumptious Seafood Set-dinner onboard.

21.00  Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight aboard

 

DAY 2  Halong Cruise  (B,L,D)

6.15    Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck.

7.00    Early breakfast in the Dining Room.

8.30    Transfer to Bhaya Spirit for Lan Ha Bay excursion. Depending on weather, Bhaya Spirit will cruises:

 

OPTION 1 FOR CALM SEAS

10.00 Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.

12.00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard.

13.30 Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).

17.00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.

19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.

21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program.

 

 

OPTION 2 FOR SMOOTH SEAS

09.00 Guided kayaking tour of Hang Luon, perhaps the most beautiful lagoon in the Bay, where you can expect to see monkeys, birds and other wildlife.

10.30 Visit the top of Titov OR Soi Sim Islet and enjoy 360 degree views of Halong Bay.

12.00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard.

13.30 Kayak around the Hang Toi area then visit Van Gia fishing village (time permitting).

17.00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.

19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.

21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program.

Overnight aboard

 

DAY 3   Halong - Hanoi ( B)

06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00  Cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.

08.30 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).

09.30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.

11.00 Disembark, Halong City. End of services

Please note that for those wishing to do the 2 day 1 night itinerary, Day 2 is omitted from the schedule.

Tour Price:

1 night package:

2 night package

(The cost for this trip depends on the number of people, category and dates of travel

Please contact us for the best deal)

 

Inclusions:

Welcome cocktail Entrance and sightseeing fees Visit to fishing village by rowing boat Air-conditioned ensuite cabin Visit to Sung Sot Cave Buffet lunch; Set-dinner; Buffet brunch Onboard insurance, tax and service charges

Exclusions:

All airfares, transfers, hotels & visa arrangements Kayak, beverages, spa and personal expenses All services not clearly included

Roundtrip transfers by Bhaya Shuttle Bus from Hanoi to Halong:

US$ 35.00 net per adult US$ 25.00 net per child aged 2-12, free for child under 2 Depart daily at 08.30AM at 52 Hang Trong Str., - Hanoi If you wish to transfer by a private car, please contact us for details.

Children Policy: Only one child under 5 can share the cabin with parents, free of charge. Children aged from 6 -11 will stay at another cabin with 75% charge of adult price. Children from 12 years old will be charged as the same as adults.

 

Other Notes:

Cruise schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all passengers. Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve. A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.