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Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Date: Departure date upon your request
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Full Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L, D)
Morning
08:30 Viet Vision Travel’s vehicle will pick up guests from your hotel in Hanoi.
11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at the lounge with a warm welcome.
12:15 Transfer to Orchid Trendy Cruise by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
Afternoon
15:00 We progress to Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. 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.
17:30 Orchid Trendy Cruise enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18:00 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
Evening
19:15 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY (B, L, D)
Morning
06:30 The day starts early onboard Orchid Trendy Cruise with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay’s landscape, then we continue our journey.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
08:00 Transfer to tender to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo…you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people. An optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay.
12:00 Lunch will be served on the day boat.
Afternoon
14:00 Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
17:30 Return to Orchid Trendy Cruise. Guests may join a cooking class, swim in the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Evening
19:30 Fusion 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. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see the massage menu)
23:00 End of Day Two programs.
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)
Morning
06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:30 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.
08:30 Orchid Trendy Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for check out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark at the Halong International Cruise Port. Viet Vision Travel’s vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi. The trip ends.
Goodbye and see you on your next Vietnam tour package!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Luxury room and facilities as ordered.
- All onboard meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Kayaking, cooking demonstrations, Tai chi session, bamboo boating, beach (if the weather permits), movies, squid fishing, music entertainment.
- Welcoming drink, two bottles of water in the cabin.
- Onboard insurance, sightseeing fees and value-added tax.
Exclusions
- Massage treatment (available to be booked in advance).
- Personal expenses and services not included in the service include.
