Day 01: Hanoi - Halong - Board on Indochina Sails cruise (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
08.00: Pick up at hotel for transfer to Halong in 3.5hours drive 11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Valentine boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. 14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing and climbing to the top of the mountain. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 15.15 Back to the boat and sail for 45 minutes to second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. An optional 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters OR to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes. 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day One
Day 02: Halong bay on Indochina Sails cruise (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes. 7:45 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. 8:30 Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. 16:00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day Two
Day 03: Indochina Sails cruise - Halong pier – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast) 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes. 8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. 11.30: Pick up at dock for transfer back to Hanoi. Tour ends upon hotel arrival.
This is a private tour and the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. Please fill out the tour enquiry form to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs. Our online travel experts will be at your service.
Tour includes:
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- Kayaking
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Deluxe Breakfast, Lunches and Dinners
- Transportation to and from Halong bay
- Insurance
- Taxes and Service Charges
Tour Excludes:
- Massage services,
- Beverages,
- Tips,
- Personal expenses,
- Other services not mentioned
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