DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Lunch, Dinner)
09:00-9:15 : You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES’ lounge by warm welcome.
12:15: Transfer by tender to the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES
12:30: We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES and then check in,enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13:00: ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see alighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch whilepassing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up outof the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Thoi Quyt area – Coc Ngoi islet – through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15:00: Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by ORCHID bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17:00: ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17:45: Returning ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over theGulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19:30: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00: End of Day One program
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6:15: The day starts early onboard ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then
continue our journey.
8:30: ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES bring you to Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (included).
Back to ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES for visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach area. Lunch served on boat.
13:30: Visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches on Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming and kayaking, or just sunbathing on the beautiful sand.
15:00: Return to ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19:30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00: End of Day Two program
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HANOI (Breakfast, Brunch)
6:15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing the breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Frog lake is situated.
7:45: You enjoy on your own to kayak at Frog lake area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
9:30: Come back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00: While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10:30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11:35: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.
15.00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Thank you for your enjoyed the trip with us. We look forward to serve you in next time trip. Cheers-up from “HALONG VIP CRUISES”.
Price : Special offer on request.
CHILDREN’S POLICY
Children below 5 years old is F.O.C sharing room with parents.
Children from 5 to 12 staying on separate bed: charge 75% adult price, sharing room with parents
Children over 12 years old consider adult
INCLUDED
VAT
English speaking butler service 24/24.
Luxury Cruise through Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (01 set menu lunch, 01 a la carte
dinner, 01 set menu breakfast and 1 set menu Brunch. Room services is available.
Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits),
Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony, Viet Hai village trip.
Sightseeing entrance fees.
Luxury cabin with A/C.
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of
mineral water in each cabin.
EXCLUDED
Luxury mini van sharing Hanoi – Got Ferry, Haiphong – Hanoi
Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING TO THE TOUR
Sun block
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
Wide brim hat
Swimming costume for summer
Sun glasses
Proper shoes for cave exploring
Warm clothes for winter.
Contact:
HALONG VIP CRUISES/ ETG VIETNAM TRAVEL
Office: 11th Floor, Charmvit Tower, 117 Tran Duy Hung Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
Tell: +84 8 662 13468. Hotline: +84 973 385 888
Email: booking@duthuyenviphalong.com
Website: www.duthuyenviphalong.com; www.halongvipcruises.com