TOUR SCHEDULE
DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - LAN HA BAY (Lunch/Dinner)
09h10: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruises’ lounge by warm welcome.
12h15: Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISES.
12h30: We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h00: ORCHID CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
14h15: Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by ORCHID bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17h00: ORCHID CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17h45: Returning ORCHID CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HANOI (Breakfast/Lunch)
06h15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Frog lake is situated.
7h45: You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Frog lake to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
9h30: Come back ORCHID CRUISES and it is time for checking out
10h00: While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10h30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11h35: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
POLICY
INCLUSIONS:
Entrance fees and Service charges
English speaking guide.
Suite Balcony with A/C, shower, mini bar.
Kayaking
Welcome drinks.
Full board meals: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch
Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration.
Insurance on-board.
Cooking class on cruise
Tai Chi
Shuttle bus HighwayTransfer for 2 ways
EXCLUSIONS:
Drinks
Tips for tour guide and driver.
Personal expenses
All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
Note
SURCHARGE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Applicable from 24th Dec & 31st Dec 2019 & 24 Jan 2020:$40/pax
This price is applied 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