Post date: Aug 19, 2014 2:00:59 PM
DAY 1 : HANOI - ARRIVAL (-)
Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, then transfer to hotel for check in.
Afternoon Hanoi city tour: visit Ho Chi Minh’s House, museum and outside of His Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October-November) and His Residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university
DAY 2 : HANOI – HALONG (B/L/D)
08.00: Leave Hanoi for Halong City
12.00 – 12:30: Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin
13.15: Have a multi-course Vietnamese and Western set menu lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations
15.00: Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave)
16.20: Sunset time. You are free to choose one of the below options:
- Option 1: Visit Titop Island, swim, lie on the beach or climb up the steps to the peak to have panoramic views of the bay.
- Option 2: Stay onboard and relax
18.00: Enjoy happy hours with free finger food and various drinks on discounts. Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef
19.00 – 21.00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request
21.00 – 22.00: Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.
DAY 3 : HALONG - HANOI (B/L)
06.30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck
07.00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue to roam around the picturesque route
08.00: Join a guided and get your hand on some kayaking to explore hidden parts of the bay
09:00: Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up
09.30: Check out your cabins. Continue exploring Halong Bay’s 2000 islets while cruising back to the harbour
10.30: Have lunch
12:00: Disembark. Cruise ends.
Transfer back to Hanoi for your onward program at night
DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to airport for departure.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees, taxes and service charge
- Kayak fee
- Rowing boat trip at Cua Van (Van Gia) Fishing Village
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
- Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay
- Welcome drink
- Meals on-board
- Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration
- Insurance on-board
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shuttle bus
- Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 10$/pax
What to take
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, original passports, credit card and cash
Note:
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.