V’ Spirit cruise with two, newly built wooden junks are designed in the time-honored traditional style, but with contemporary, deluxe cabins and facilities, including sea-view windows in each cabin, private, modern bathrooms, and a comfortable sundeck bar. Our cooks will serve you the tastiest traditional Vietnamese foods, and our staff will help you learn about our current lives as well as our ancient history.
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY (L/D)
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30 Back to the V’Spirit Classic.
16h30 – 17h30 Cruising to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h30 Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set. 19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.
DAY 2: HALONG – LAN HA BAY (B/L/D)
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h00 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board.
08h30 Transfer to a Day Boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay.
08h30 – 12h00 Explore the Light and Dark Cave by kayak. Swimming and relaxing at the beaches
12h00 – 14h00 Return to the day boat. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on board. Kayaking more to explore Lan Ha Bay or just leisure at the beaches
14h00 – 14h30 Visit a floating Pearl Farm and learn the technique for making high quality pearls.
If the weather permits, we continue along to Three Peach Beach for swimming.
14h30 – 16h00 Cruise back to the main boat 19h00 Enjoy dinner and overnight on board
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
06h30 – 07h00 Join Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30 Disembark V’Spirit Classic Cruise
12h30 Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00 Trip finishes
Notes
- Surcharge * US$ 40/ per person for Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year Eve (31 Dec)
Children policy:
- Baby Cot is free of charge and according to availability.
From 12 and above will be charged as adult
Two children under 12 years old sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate
Shuttle bus:
- Price for return transfer: US$ 30/ seat
Estimated departure time from Hanoi: 8.00 am – 8.30 am
Estimated return time to Hanoi: 4.00 pm– 4.30 pm
CABINS
The Vessels:
The Paradise cruise is 23 m Wide and 6 m High
Accommodation
V’Spirit Classic 1 with total 7 Deluxe Cabins. The passenger capacity is 14.
V’Spirit Classic 2 with 10 Deluxe Cabins. The passenger Capacity is 20
Guest cabins and kitchen will be in Deck 1 and Guest cabins + Bar and restaurant in the Deck 2.
Cabin Amenities
- Individually controlled Air-Conditioning
- Hot and Cold Shower
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- In-house Slippers
- Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Fire Extinguisher
- Life Jackets
Services and Facilities
- Reception (English and Vietnamese Speaking)
- 24-hour security
- Themed Parties on request
- Tai Chi exercise
- Massage
- Cooking demonstrations
- Internet on board
- Car Rental Service with Driver
- Kayaking & Fishing equipment
- Fully-furnished cabins
- Average Room Size 16 sqm
TERM & NOTE
Children under 5 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents
Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged 50%, sharing room with parents.
Children from 9 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents.
Times of activities may vary slightly
Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard..
What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
