DAY 1 : Hanoi -  Halong Bay

    (L,D)

 

8.00-8.30: Driver picks you up at hotel. Transfer to Halong on private transfer.

 

11.45 – 12.00: Arrive at Tuần Châu Island

 

12.00 – 12.15: Transfer to cruise ship

12.15: Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins

          Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence

 

13.00 – 14.30: Enjoy an Asian Buffet lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet (Hòn Cặp Gà), the Elephant leg islet (Đảo Chân Voi), the Castle islet (Hòn Đại Thành), the TITOP Island.

 

 

14.30 : Arrive at Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) – explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitted) or Discover the Surprise grotto (Hang Sửng Sốt)

 

15.30: Transfer back to cruise ship – Continue cruising through the bay

16.30:  Arrive at Hang Tiên Ông and visit the Cửa Vạn Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – possibility of kayaking

17.15: Continue cruise through Halong Bay

17.30: Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine

18.0:  Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight

18.00 – 19.0:  Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck

19.00 – 21.00:  Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner

 

21.00 – 23.00:  Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’

21.00: Evening activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services, relax at leisure 

Day 2:  Halong Bay

      (B,L,D)

 

06.15:  Tai Chi session on Sundeck

07.00 – 08.00:  International Breakfast Buffet

08.00: Transfer to local day-trip boat – Begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide and weather conditions.

 

09.00: Arrive at Hang Tối (Dark cave) for kayaking (weather permitting)

 

 

10.00:  Depart to Cát Bà National Park

 

11.00: Arrive at Việt Hải Jetty – take bicycle/Motorcycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife – Discover the Viet Hai village scenery

13.00: Return to local day boat – Enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch - Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay

14.00:  Arrive at Lan Hạ bay and explore the Three Peach Area (Ba Trái Đào) – Relaxing on the beach, kayaking, swimming or snorkeling

16.30: Return to Paradise overnight vessel – Relax at leisure, stay overnight

18.00: Arrive at Tùng Sâu (pearl farm)

18.00 – 19.00:  Enjoy our open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck

19.00 – 21.00: Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner

21.00 – 23.00:  Happy Hour and Music on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’

21.00: Enjoy evening Activities – Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

DAY 3 : Halong / Hanoi       (Breakfast)

 

06.15:  Tai Chi session on Sundeck, beauty spa services (until 10.00 AM)

07.00 – 09.00:  International Breakfast Buffet

07.00 :  Continue the cruise through Halong Bay

07.45: Arrive at Soi Sim Island. Enjoy the Soi Sim Beach or hick the view point, swimming or kayaking activities.

08.30 : Continue cruise through Halong Bay

09.30: Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection

10.30: Arrive at Tuần Châu Island - Transfer from cruise ship

 

Included:

Welcome Cocktail

Cruise Itinerary and Program

Entrance and Sightseeing Fees

In-house English-speaking Tour Guide

Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C

Luxury en-suite Bathroom

2 Asian Lunches and Dinners

2 International Breakfasts Buffet

Kayaking (subject to availability)

Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)

Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)

Tai Chi Session

Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

Private transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi

Bank fee (payment by credit cards)

Excluded:

 

Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses

Insurance 

 

Attention

 

Single supplement is charged upon on request.

Special requests on food (diet/vegetarian) should be informed us before departure date

Children under 6 years sharing fully paid cabin with 02 adults: No additional charge, limited 1 child per cabin.

Children from 6-12 years old sharing fully paid cabin with 2 adults: surcharged, contact us for more information.

Peak season surcharge 25% on Lunar new Year (3days), 30 April, 1 May, 2 September, 24-26 December, 31 December.

 

The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.

 

 

What to bring

 

Original passport, swim suites, sunglasses, insect repellent.

PRICE IS IN USD PER PERSON valid until 31 September, 2012
Period	Price	Your Own Room
High Season 1 Jan - 30 Apr, 2012	568	+300
Low Season 01 May - 30 Sep, 2012	511	+300

*Peak season surcharge 25% on Lunar new Year (3days), 31 April, 1 May, 2 September, 24-26 December, 31 December.

*S.R.S:If you are a single traveler and would prefer to have your own single room throughout this trip, be sure to select this option during the booking process.

*At the time of quotation, Travel Sense Asia reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.