Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square - the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside). Later have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which
will go around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, and Hoan Kiem
Lake (the
“Sword” Lake). Overnight in
Hanoi.
Please note:
Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of
the hotel
Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien
Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young
people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundred of bars and pubs in the Old
Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping
malls or various boutique Shops.
Breakfast at the hotel &
check out hotel.
08h00,
we depart for Halong Bay. The 3.5 hours journey takes us through the rich
farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Wharf,
transfer by tender to our overnight cruise.
12h00
– 12h15: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
12h30
– 13h00: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a
brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your
cabin.
13h30
– 14h30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start
sailing among famous Islets of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the
panoramic natural views.
15h00
– 16h30: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh
Son Cave) where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the
wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling
stalactites appear like 'hanging lamps’ inside
the Cave. (No swimming).
Return
to the boat for relaxing.
17h45
– 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art
of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).
19h00
– 21h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu
Long Bay at night.
21h00 – 22h00: Enjoy evening
activities (Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa
services) or relax at the leisure.
Overnight on board.
Please note the
program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. Only Vietnamese &
International food available on the boat. Depending on the cruise, kayak will be
included or not.
06h30
– 07h00: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh
your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
07h00
– 07h30: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with
cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.
07h30
– 08h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village - the famous fishing farm by bamboo
boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No
swimming).
08h30
– 9h30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
09h30
– 10h40: Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to harbor.
11h00: Disembark from the
cruise, transfer to Hanoi.
Free at your own leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
You are free until transfer
to the airport for departure flight. End of service!
Please note: Standard check
out time is 12:00.
