Overnight cruises Hai Phong – Lan Ha & Ha Long bay
3 days 2 nights itinerary
DAY 1: HAI PHONG – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
11:00 Car & Tour guide pick you up in Hai Phong to Dinh Vu Port, you can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:00 Transfered by tender to the boat. On the way to the main boat, you will
have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12:15 Check in on board, enjoy Welcome drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12:40 Boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse
built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of 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 Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
15:00 Cruise to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature.
You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.
17:30 Returning the boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf 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
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.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly
23:00 End of Day One program
DAY 2: HA LONG BAY – HAI PHONG MAIN LAND
6:00 The day starts early on board with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
8:30 Transfer to day boat for visit 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 (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Bai Tu Long Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13:30 Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit).
16:00 Return to boat. 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 on board
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly
23:00 End of Day Two program
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HAI PHONG
06:00 Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Toi Sang cave is situated.
09:30 Visitors then return boat for check-out procedures
10:00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
11:35 Return to the quay side in the south of the bay then disembark.
12:10 We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program
12:40 Car & tour guide pick you up to hotel in Hai Phong. End of the trip
CHILDREN’S POLICY
- Child below 5 years old isO.C sharing room with parents.
- Child from 5 to 12 staying on separate bed: charge 75% adult price, sharing room
with parents
- Child over 12 years old consider adult
INCLUDED
- English speaking tour guide on boat
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay (apply for 2 days 1 night) and Bai
Tu Long Bay (apply for 3 days 2 nights)
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 light breakfast) for 2 days 1 night, (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 light breakfasts) for 3 days 2 nights
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village, Ba Ham lake, kayaking and tour guide for the 2nd day of 3 days/2nights package
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
EXCLUDED
- VAT
- 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
- Warm clothes for winter
The itinerary and schedule can be changed due to weather conditions
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