Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
Morning:
Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price). Pick up time is between 8:30 - 9:00 am. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long. The road trip takes around 2.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Orchid Cruise’s lounge. After enjoying a special cup of tea, around 12.15pm, Orchid tender will transfer tourists to the main boat Orchid Cruise.
Afternoon:
After check-in onboard, you will receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. Lunch will be served in the luxury restaurant on board - as you savor the exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisines, the cruise will slowly head pass beautiful islets in Halong Bay such as Da Chong, Con Vit, and Gia Luan.
Get on by to access Trung Trang Cave - the largest valley on Cat Ba Island with beautiful stalactites. After that, you will have an opportunity to swim in the crystal water of Tra Bau Area.
Later return to our cruise to watch the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Cooking demonstration will be held on board, or enjoy our happy hour at our Bar.
Evening:
Around 7:15pm, dinner will be served. Then, you can take a rest in your own room after a long day of interesting activities, enjoy the seascape of the Bay at night or if you are into socializing, take a climb up on the top deck, try squid fishing, or watch a movie in the restaurant.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay exploration
Morning:
Only early birds can enjoy the splendid beauty of Lan Ha Bay at sunrise and participate in Tai Chi lesson. After enjoying breakfast, passengers will move to smaller boats which will take you to visit Viet Hai Fishing Village. You will cycle along the village (or use an electric car) to explore the daily life of its fishermen. At 12:00am, lunch will be served.
Afternoon:
In the afternoon, Orchid Cruise will bring tourists to an untouched area of Lan Ha Bay where you can feel free to immerse in the crystal clear water. At 5:00pm, passengers will return to the main boat for resting and enjoying the seascape.
Evening:
Dinner will be served around 7:15pm. After that, tourists can enjoy their free time onboard: admiring Halong Bay beauty on the sundeck, sipping a drink and making new friends at the cruise’s luxury bar, watching a movie, or trying squid fishing with staff.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Morning:
Early risers can enjoy the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay in the early morning and take part in Tai Chi class. After eating breakfast, tourists will be transferred by canoes to explore the Frog Pond area with time for swimming/ kayaking. At 8:30am, tourists will be back on Orchid Cruise for a check-out schedule. A delightful brunch will be catered at 10:00 am. Around 11:30am, the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Marina, tourists disembark and say goodbye to the cruise. Our shuttle bus will transfer you back to Hanoi. Trip ends.
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