Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
7.30 – 8.00 AM: You will be picked up by shuttle bus or private car. Drive to Halong City.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side. Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
12.00 – 13.00    Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge. Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
13.00 – 19.30    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 and International 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.  
19.30 – 23.00    Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International 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..
23.00    End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay
06.00 – 08.30    Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)

Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.30 – 19.30    Transfer to day boat for visiting Vung Vieng village. Visit “Vung Viêng” village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing. Then Set Menu Lunch will be served on day boat.
Time for sunbathing on sundeck, enjoy beauty of the Bai Tu Long bay and free kayaking and swimming at Bai Tu Long bay area, a pristine natural one lapped by turquoise water (if the weather permit). Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage Menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.  
19.30 – 23.00    Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.
 Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films.  Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.

23.00    End of Day Two program
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
06.00 – 08.00    The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, 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.
08.00 – 11.30 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.
12.00 – 17.00    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.
Please note the Cruise Itinerary and Program may be subject to change without prior notice

INCLUDED

• English speaking tour guide on boat
• Luxury Cruise through Halong bay – Bai Tu Long bay (apply for 3 days 2 nights)
• All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts) for 3 days 2 nights
• 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 Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi or shuttle bus
• 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$ 10 per person