Post date: Jul 31, 2014 2:38:59 AM
Overview:
Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1994 and voted as new Wonder of The World in 2012
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)
12:15 Embarkation at Syrena Harbor.
12:30 Check in whilst enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing.
13:00 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay and admiring the fascinating rock formations in the Bay. Cruise to Surprise Cave.
14:30 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour around for approximately 45 minutes.
15:30 Back to the cruise and continue cruising to the Titop Island.
Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island for taking photos. After visiting Titov, guests can book kayak with the cruise team. 45 minute kayaking program cost VND 300,000/2 persons.
16:30 Back to the cruise and relax on board. Foot reflexology and massage services are available on the cruise.
18:00 Enjoy cooking demonstration on the sun deck. Guests can try how to make the Vietnamese traditional dishes.
HAPPY HOUR within 01 hour - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, applicable for all kinds of drinks.
19:00 Dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese Fusion cuisine.
20:30 Evening activities include: Movie entertainment in the dining room at about 21:00. Board and card games are accessible or join the squid fishing on board with our crew. Foot reflexology & massage services will also be available.
We will then cruise to our overnight anchorage near Trong Cave or Titop Island.
DAY 3 : HALONG - HANOI (B/ Brunch)
06:00 Morning wake up call.
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sun deck in 30 minutes.
07:00 Coffee, tea and pastries will be served in the dining room.
07:30 Arrive at Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village. Visit the village by a traditionally woven boat rowed by a local boatman for a period of one hour. During the trip, you will meet local people and see the how they live. You will pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre.
08:45 Upon return to the cruise, take time to freshen up and check out of the cabins. Please leave your luggage outside of your cabins. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the pier upon arrival. Depart for Syrena pier.
09:15 Enjoy brunch or set menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch.
10:00 Relax on the sun deck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Arrive at Syrena pier.
Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 4: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to airport for departure.
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.