Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay (L/D)

08:00: 08:30    Leave Hanoi for Halong City. Check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall - The Oriental Sails Lounge in Hong Gai Tourist Wharf.
12:30 – 13:00     Embark Starlight Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:15 – 16:00    Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay.
16:00 – 17:00    Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the most beautiful cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
17:00 – 17:30    Return to Starlight Cruise, Cruising to Cong Do Area, enjoy the sunset and relaxing with Jacuzzi
17:30 – 19:00    Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef. Happy hour with finger food is served.
19:00 – 21:00     Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on request.
21:00 – 22:00     Join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around, relax in your cabin. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
 
06:30 – 7:00 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00    Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Vung Vieng fishing village.
08:00 – 09:00    You are free to choose one of the below options:
Option 1: Fishing village visit
Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village - one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
Option 2: Beach and kayaking
For those who like some water activities and beach. The tender shall take you to Ban Chan beach, where you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming or playing volleyball…, or try your hands in some kayaking in the magnificent setting for Halong Bay.
09:00 – 09:30    Return to Starlight Cruise for freshening up and checking out your cabin. Starlight Cruise weighs the anchor to continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Hon Gai harbor.
09:30 – 12:00 Have early lunch.
12:00 Disembark. Cruise ends.

What to take

We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, extra film, bottled water, swimming gear, insect repellents, original passports, credit card and cash.

Inclusions      

• Entrance fees
• Kayaking with tour guide or Bamboo Rowing Boat trip with local rower
• English speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation with A/C, Jacuzzi & shower, mini bar
• Exclusive cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay
• Welcome drink
• Cooking class 1time/trip
• Snacks in happy hour
• Meals on-board
• Sunrise Tai-chi exercise  
• Insurance on-board
• Complimentary a bottle water/ person in bus and in room

Exclusions

• Transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Private dinner (in cabin, on sundeck, in wine cellar, etc.) with service charge of 10$/pax

Information

Check-in: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Shuttle bus: Pick up/Drop off from/to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Estimated time return Hanoi: 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Guide: English guide on board

Cancellation policy

More than 15 days prior to the cruise date: No charge 
10 to 15 days prior to the cruise date: 50% of the total rate.
No refunds for cancellations 10 days before the journey.
No show: 100%

Surcharges

Surcharge US$30 per guest on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year Eve (December 31)