DAY 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Lunch + Dinner)
09h10
You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter by luxury sharing van 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 Premium Cruises lounge by warm welcome.
12h15
Transfer by tender to the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES.
12h30
We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h00
Deluxe lunch set menu is served in the dinning room at the first floor
14h15
We progress to visit Viet Hai village on Cat Ba island. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (included).
17h45
Returning ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and passengers have a chance to view whole beautiful Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay during enjoying outdoor Jacuzzi on the top deck. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class and enjoy deluxe afternoon tea. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19h30
Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe A La Carte 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.
23h00
End of Day One program
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HANOI (Br + 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 area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay
9h30
Come back on board 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 cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11h35
We 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
Include
Sharing luxuxy van transfer 02 ways Hanoi- Halong-Hanoi
Welcome fresh local drinks
Unlimited use of outdoor Jacuzzi
English speaking butler service
All rooms with private terrace & full ocean view, Jacuzzi & bathtub
Fruits, snack & nuts in room
2D1N Cruise: 01 set menu lunch, 01 a la carte dinner, 01 breakfast and 1 Brunch
Music, bars Entertainment
Cookery & tea demonstration, cooking class, Vietnamese tea ceremony
Free Kayaking, Tai Chi exercise on Top deck
Explore local cultures by biking at Viethai village
Free wifi, library
Sightseeing tickets
Service charges and government tax
Exclude
Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day
All other services not clearly mentioned above
