TOUR SCHEDULE
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (Lunch/Dinner)
9:00 - 9:30: You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and proceed by highway directly to the pier in Hai Phong city for the cruise (with the surcharge if required).
12:00: We arrive at the office in Got pier, Cat Hai Village, Hai Phong city, where you will be welcomed by our crew.
12:30: Embark Mon Chéri Cruises. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in Mon Cheri's luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.
15:30: We arrive at Light and Dark Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. Then return to Mon Chéri Cruises, followed by swimming near the ship.
17:30: Return to Mon Chéri Cruises, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoy a complimentary sunset party.
18:00: Then take part in cooking demonstration to learn about our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls.
You can also enjoy the massage service, which is available on board. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat)
19:00: A great dining experience awaits you.
20:45-0:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie or relax in your room.
Overnight on the board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - BIKING IN VIET HAI VILLAGE - VAN BOI BAY - LAN HA BAY (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
6:00: It is perfect to start your day in the early morning to admire the marvelous sunrise or attend the Tai Chi class on the top deck. Have a fragrant cup of coffee made from a special blend which was created just for Mon Chéri, or a refreshing cup of tea.
7:00: Buffet breakfast is served.
08:00: Transfer to a Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba Island. You will take the bicycle trip along the village, admiring stunning scenery of the rice fields on the way. Then you will have some time for trekking into the forest and explore a hidden cave. (You can also choose to see the village by electric car at additional cost)
12:00: Return to the boat, where a BBQ lunch is served on the day boat.
13:45: Kayaking to explore Van Boi Bay and visiting the local people who live in the floating village, followed by swimming at a pristine beach.
16:00: Back on board Mon Chéri Cruises. You are free to take a shower before enjoying the sunset party with a new group of guests.
19:15: Another great dining experience awaits you.
20:45 – 00:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with lovely music, enjoy drinks from the bar, try your luck again at squid fishing, watch a movie or retire to your room.
Overnight on the board.
DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI (Breakfast/Brunch)
06:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top deck.
7:00: Light breakfast is served in the restaurant.
8:00: Visit Cat Ba Island. You are taken by bus to visit Trung Trang Cave, the most beautiful stalagmite and stalactite cave, located in Cat Ba National Park.
10:00: Return the boat and check out the cabin. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip.
11:30: Disembark the boat and return to port.
12:15: Get on the D-car transfer and return to Hanoi (with the surcharge if required).
15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip
POLICY
INCLUSIONS:
Ocean Suite Balcony with A/C
02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners, 1 Brunch
Complimentary mineral water onboard.
Sightseeing fees.
Onboard insurance and service charges.
Cooking Demonstration
Kayaking
Transfers Hanoi- Hai Phong-Hanoi
01 Wine bottle for booking at Mon Cheri Suite room & President Suite room
EXCLUSIONS:
Airfares, VISA service
Beverages, spa and personal expenses.
VAT
All services not clearly mentioned.
Note
SURCHARGE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Applicable from 24th Dec & 31st Dec 2019 : $50/pax
This price is valid from 10 Oct 2019- 01st Jan 2020 -> 30th Apr 2020 & 01st Oct 2020 - 31st Dec 2020
For any bookings different from mentioned period above, receive a special 5% discount on the selling price
Location information
Ha Long Bay, a stunningly scenic spot is located in Quang Ninh province in the northeast of Vietnam. The bay covers an area of over 1500 sq km, includes over 1600 islands and islets which form a spectacular seascape of limestone. This is an unique heritage as it marks important events in the formation and development of Vietnam history; simultaneously, it is also blessed by mother nature with breathtaking views