Valentine cruise Halong bay: Halong bay is a must-to-see site once you visit Vietnam . Cruise Halong and spend one night among its spectacular limestone, amazingly scattered from the emerald water, will give you an lifes time experience.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (L/D)
7.45 – 8.15: Pick up at your hotel then depart for Halong bay (halong bay tour) (upon request)
11.30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30: Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bucht enroute to Halong Bay.
13.00: Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.45: Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Ðau Nguoi” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cong Troi” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15.45: Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop – Titop Island.
16.00: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17.00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.15: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day One.
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (B/L)
06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07.45: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi, end trip.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Valetine Cruise (L, D)
08:00: Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi, then transferred to Halong Bay with 15 minute break en route.
11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15: Bet transferred by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. Enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12:30: Check in your cabin and begin to cruise through the beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Halong Bay.
13:00: Lunch time – Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.Massage service available after lunch and throughout the cruise passing through such popular sites as “Đầu Người” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cổng Trời” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. trip.
14:45: Arrive at Luon Cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15:45: Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to Titop Island.
16:00: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Fresh water and towels will be supplied.
17:00: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where the boat will be anchored for overnight.
19:15: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:45: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight on the boat!
Day 2: Halong Bay Discovery (B, L, D)
06:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.Join Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:45: Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08:30: Transferred by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking, cave exploring and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and a set of dry clothes, and as there are different activities during the day bring both shoes (such as trainers) and flip-flops or sandals.
16:00: Return by tender to the Valentine boat.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area – anchor for overnight.
19:15: Deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:45: Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
21:00: End of Program for Day Two.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
06:30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. Join Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07:45: Get transferred by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing for disembarkation. Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. Bills will be settled after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transferred by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
11:30: Get on shuttle bus back to Hanoi
16:00: Get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi.
Rate: Please send us a request with your traveled date, group quantity, hotel detail in hanoi to pick up and prefaer cabin type on the cruise.
Included services:
Welcome drink; Cruise itinerary and program; Entrance and sightseeing fees; Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower.; English speaking customer service manager on board junk; All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 01 Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and 01 Dinner, 01 International Brunch Buffet); Service fees + taxes; Insurance on board;
Excluded services:
Return shuttle bus/ private car or van transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (see our quotation at EXTRA SERVICE Item); Airfares and departure taxes; Kayaking services; Beauty spa services and massage; Visa, passport or vaccination costs; Other meals not specified in the itinerary; Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities.
Notes:
Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
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.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Connecting room is available upon request.
Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
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