Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Sleep on Boat (Lunch, Dinner)
7.45 – 8.15: Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel, leave for Halong bay.
10.00: Have a short break of about 20 minutes
12.00: Arrive at Bai Chay, Halong Tourism harbor.
12.15: Transfer by tender to Golden Lotus Garden Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink.
12.30: Start cruising to visit Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, UNESCO World Heritage Site and check-in your cabin.
13.00 – 14.00: Have lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu.
14.30: Transfer by tender from boat to Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave). Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes.
16.00: Enjoy kayaking or relaxing on the cruise.
18.00: Have a cooking class on the cruise.
19.00 – 20.00: Have dinner – enjoy Vietnamese food.
21.00 – 23.00: Evening activities: sing karaoke, join squid fishing or relax on the sundeck, sightsee Halong Bay at night.
Overnight on the Golden Lotus Garden.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Kayaking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6.00: Starting your day with taichi on the sundeck.
7.15: Have a breakfast
08.15: Transfer to the Day Cruise Boat and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s most secluded and untouched area.
09.00: Enjoy kayaking to explore the Dark Cave and Bright Cave.
11.00: Return to the boat and relaxing, sunbathing on the sundeck.
12.00: A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day with seafood and grills.
13.00: Cruise further to the Ba Trai Dao area
14.00: Swimming or sunbathing on the small ambiance beaches in Ba Trai Dao area.
15.30: Explore the largest Van Gia fishing village in Halong Bay by Kayak. You will have the chance to interact with local fishers.
17.00: Return to Golden Lotus Garden Cruises.
19.30: Have dinner and overnight the second night on the boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
7.15: Have breakfast.
8.00: To Ti Top island. Climb to the top of Titop, sightseeing Halong Bay’s panorama view or relaxing, swimming at the Ti Top beach.
9.30: Return to the boat. Check out cabins. Enjoy relaxing & have a sunbathing on sundeck while our boat is back on a different route
10.45: Enjoy Set Menu served in the dining room while seeing the bay scenery when we approach the pier (passing Fight Cocks, Incense Burner, Stone Dog)
(Or have lunch at a restaurant near Halong Harbour).
12.00: Transfer by tender to the pier and relax inside the pier building while waiting for the return transportation
12.20: Transfer back to Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi approximately at 16:30.
Finish the tour. See you again!
Included:
– Vehicle (A/C): Ford transit 16 seats or County 29 seats.
– Tour guide: English speaking guide (enthusiastic, experienced).
– Entrance fees: During the tour
– Welcome drink
– All meals as mentioned (standard and hygienic meal).
– Insurance on board
– Room on the Golden Lotus Garden Cruise with air-conditioner, hot water, private bathroom, shower
– Kayaking
Not Included:
– All other services not clearly mentioned above
– Tips and personal expenses
– Beverages