Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay On Rosy Cruise (L/D)
08:00 – 09:00 Approx: Pick Up
– Pick you up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter as scheduled.
– Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 hours on the new expressway. Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 20 minutes. (for the guests use our transfer service).
11:30 – 11:45: Arrival Time
If you go to Halong Bay on your own, we will greet you at the station, no F44 – F45 (SOUTHERN HOTEL), Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong Bay before 11:45 am.
12:00 – 12:30 Approx
Welcome Speech
– You will embark on ROSY CRUISE by speedboat.
– Welcome to ROSY CRUISE, enjoy a welcome drink while our Cruise Manager gives a brief introduction, safety guidelines.
13:00: Lunch Time
Enjoy a typical lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes in the luxury dining room while Rosy Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands (Duck islet, Thumb islet, etc) and the see-green color of the bay.
14:00: Check-in Rooms
Receive the room key, check-in and take a rest at your reserved room.
15:30: Kayaking/ Swimming
– Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
– Also, you can do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots.
17:30: Sunset Party – Happy Hours
Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin, enjoy Sunset party and do not miss the special offer “Happy hours – buy 2 get 1 for free”.
18:30: Cooking Class
You take part in a cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you on how to make the traditional Vietnamese – spring rolls.
19:00: Dinner Time
The delicate BBQ dinner is served with the fresh food menu.
21:00: Onboard Activities
Reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
22:00: Sleeping
Cruise goes to an overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.
Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao Beach
06:30: Morning Taichi
Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai Chi helps focus the mind and condition the body.
07:00: Breakfast Time
Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time relaxing in the amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
10:30 Approx: Lunch Time
Lunch is served before getting on the speed boat to explore some unique area where the cruise can not go through.
13:15 approx
Move To The Day Boat
Discover Viet Hai Village
– Transferring guests to Rosy Cruise day boat to visit Viet Hai Village.
– Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous scenery along village roads and go through rain forests. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat.
15:00
Swimming/ Fish Farm
Arrive at Ba Trai Dao Beach area for swimming, the guest will have the chance to see the fish farms at the typical Lan Ha bay floating village.
Early Evening
Back to Rosy Cruise, take time to refresh or play some short game or relax with massage services.
19:30: Dinner On Board
– BBQ dinner (different menu) is served.
– After dinner, you will have time for rest, drink, listening to music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.
22:00: Sleeping
Overnight on board
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06:30: Tai Chi Session
Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay.
07:00 – 07:45: Breakfast
Coffee, tea, and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with the morning view of bay’s landscape.
08:00 – 09:30: Dark & Light Water Cave
– Visit the Dark & Light Water Cave.
– Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30 – 10:00: Check-Out
Check-out of your room and settle bills at reception.
10:30: Lunch Time
Vietnamese cuisine is served while cruising back to the harbor.
11:30: Back Pier
After a last farewell from our crew, you will disembark the cruise and head back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat.
12:00 – 12:30 approx
Return to Hanoi by comfortable air-con limousine
15:00 – 15:30: Hanoi
Arrive back at your hotel after moving quickly by the highway.
Schedule And Activities:
– The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions, specific tides or the instructions given by the Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay Management Authorities.
– Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure
– All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
Inclusion
– Fully equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, finest bathroom amenities
– All meals onboard
– Complimentary water on the shuttle bus and welcome drink on board
– Tai Chi, cookery demonstration, kayaking
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Fruits and local wine party
– Internet wifi in the cabin, HD LED Tivi
– Fishing equipment
– English speaking guide
– Onboard insurance and service charges
Exclusion
– Local rowing boat
– Beverages
– Transfer service
– Tips and other personal expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above
– WIFI ONBOARD: Wi-Fi is available onboard the Rosy Cruise but is sometimes unstable due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay.
Trip Notes:
– What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sunglasses, insect repellent and cash, personal medicine, water-proof bag.
– Weather in Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay: normally cold during November, December, January, February, March, and April
– Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
– Passenger’s passport is required to bring along the trip for overnight registration
– Passenger’s personal information is required to send to reservation before departure
– The above cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
– Promotion might be applied, inclusions and exclusions might be changed – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
– For safety reasons, these below passengers are not highly recommended to do overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay:
+ Person with disability: physical or sensory. The person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
+ Person who is older than 80
+ Person who is overweight (>120kg)