Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (L/D)
08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong International Cruise Port, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45: Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room keys.
13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with the help and instruction of tour guides around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00: Return to Oriental Sails and have a bath then relax as the sun starts to set. Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 – 19:30: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22.00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.
Day 2: Bai Tu Long – Hanoi (B/L)
06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.
09:30: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have an early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12.00.
12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16.30.
Inclusion
+ Waiting room at Halong International Cruise Port.
+ Meals as mentioned
+ Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis)
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Kayaking by yourself or Rowing boat trip with local rower
+ Tai Chi exercise
+ Cooking class
+ Internet on boat (3G in public area)
+ Entrance fees
+ Welcome drink, fresh fruit
+ Complimentary: a bottle water/ person on the bus and in room
+ Service charge, insurance on board
Exclusion
+ Pick-up/drop-off and transfer by private A/C vehicle or shuttle bus
+ Drinks
+ Gratuities
+ Personal expenses
+ All services are not mentioned clearly in the inclusion list