Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

7.30 - 8.00 AM: You will be picked up by shuttle bus or private car and transfer to Halong Bay.
Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of lime-stone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people or kayaking based on your preference.  Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands.
Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of  Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.  
Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese  BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew.
Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus or private car
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive in Hanoi
End of the trip.

INCLUDED

• English speaking tour guide on boat
• Luxury Cruise through Halong bay (apply for 2 days 1 night)
• All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (02 buffet lunches, 01 BBQ dinner, 01 breakfast) for 2 days 1 night
• Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Deluxe cabin with A/C
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, complimentary two bottle of mineral water in each cabin

EXCLUDED

• Shuttle bus or private car Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Airfare, VISA arrangement
• Beauty Spa Services & Massage
• Beverages
• Tips & Others Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

WHAT TO BRING

• Sun block
• Camera + Films
• Insect repellent
• Original Passport
• Wide brim hat
• Swimming costume for summer
• Sun glasses
• Proper shoes for climbing in cave
• Warm clothes for winter

Information

Check-in: Check in time: 12:30 PM
Disembarkation time: 11:00 AM
Shuttle bus: Pick up/Drop off from/to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter from 7:30 - 8:00 AM
Estimated time return Hanoi: 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Guide: English guide on board

Cancellation policy

More than 20 days prior to the cruise date: No charge 
15 to 20 days prior to the cruise date: 50% of the total rate.
7 to 15 days prior to the cruise date: 70 % of the total rate
Less than 7 days prior to the cruise date: 100% of total rate
No show: 100%

More than 20 days prior to the cruise date: No charge 
15 to 20 days prior to the cruise date: 50% of the total rate.
7 to 15 days prior to the cruise date: 70 % of the total rate
Less than 7 days prior to the cruise date: 100% of total rate
No show: 100%

Surcharge on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and Lunar New Year Eve: US$ 15 per person