Full Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
8:30 – 8:45: Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway.
Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.
10:30 – 11:00: Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 – 30 minutes.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.
12:30 – 13:00: Transfer to Margaret Cruises. Check-in your cabin.
13:30: Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay.
(In case of fewer than 20 people, we will serve set menu)
15:00 – 16:45: Continue to explore Halong bay visiting the Luon Cave area. Here, you will participate in kayaking, a must-try sports activity in Halong.
After that, visit Titop Island or Soi Sim Island. Here, you will have time to swim, take pictures, play on the sea.
18:00: Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Margaret Sky Bar.
Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free)
Massage service is available.
18:30: Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls -traditional Vietnamese food.
19:30: Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board.
21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.
Day 2: Full Day to Explore Halong Bay
6:30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.
6:30 – 7:00: Light breakfast is served
8:30: A day boat takes you
9:30: Visit Dong Tien Lake
10:30: Visit Trong Cave. Activities here: Swimming and kayaking
12:30: Lunch served on the day boat
14:30: Visit Pearl Farm or Me Cung Cave
16:30: Come back to Margaret cruise
17:30: Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Margaret Sky Bar.
Option: Massage service available.
18:30: Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls -traditional Vietnamese food.
19:30: Enjoy set-menu dinner (a unique blend of Asian and European food)
21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served.
6:30 – 7:30: Light breakfast is served
8:30: Visit Sung Sot cave
9:30: Check – out time on the board
9:45 – 10:00: Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf
11:00: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf
12:00 – 15:00: Return to Hanoi. End of the trip.
Price Includes
– Welcome drinks
– 01 bottle of water and snack on the bus
– Private cabin on Margaret Cruise
– Meals: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
– Water, tea and fresh fruit in the cabin
– Kayaking service
– Halong Bay tour permit, entrance fees, and sightseeing fees
– Insurance on-board
Price Excludes
– VAT
– Visa price
– Airfares, transportation to and from Halong Bay and airport service
– Spa service
– Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
Note:
Change of the itineraries
The Margaret Cruises’ itinerary may change occasionally due to the weather conditions or the instructions given by the Halong Bay Management Authorities.
Wifi onboard
Wi-Fi is available onboard but is sometimes limited due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay.
Surcharge:
Surcharge on Christmas 24/12 and New Year 31/12
Policy for single and extra bed:
The third person using extra bed: price as one adult
Policy for children:
– 01 child from 4 years and under (sharing a bed with parents): Free of charge
– 01 child from 5 to 10 years old (sharing a bed with parents): 75% of the price per adult
– 02 children from 4 years and under (staying with parents): 75% of the price per adult
– From 11-year-old: price as an adult
Cancellation policy
– Cancellation is made over 45 days prior to the departure date of the booking: 50% of the total amount per person will be charged.
– Cancellation from 45 days till 30 days prior to the departure date of the booking: 60% of the total amount per person will be charged.
– Cancellation within 30 days prior to the departure date of booking or No show: 100% of the total amount will be charged.
– Any unused service is non-refundable after the trip has commenced.