2-Day Halong Cruising Trip with Indochina Sails
Overview
The Indochina Sails creates a new concept of security and higher the quality of fleet activities on the bay. With 23 deluxe cabins, it gives customers a sense of refinement and luxury…
Tour Route Map
Day 1: Halong Cruising Trip with Indochina Sails: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Indochina Sails
7:30-8:00 Pick up & transfer to Halong Bay (NOT INCLUDED in cabin price)
11.30: Arrive the private dock at Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat.Upon boarding guests are greeted with a welcome drink and gather in the dining room for a comprehensive safety and boat orientation briefing followed by itinerary details.
After the briefing and check in we have a bit of free time till lunch is served at 13:00pm. Lunch is a multi-course Vietnamese and Western set menu. Any and all dietary needs will be catered to.During lunch we cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, cruising through the most beautiful and quiet area in Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay to visit Cua Van Village.
Cua Van Floating Fishing Village (the largest fishing village on the Bay). At the village, which has a population of about 600 residents living in about 150 floating houses, guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.
Back on board after visiting the village there will be free time of about one and a half hours before the Cooking Class on board will be held by our Chef and all the passengers could attend to this. During that time the chef will conduct a Cooking Class showing the guests how make some Vietnamese food which is traditional food in Vietnam and guests will taste the food after the class. In addition we will have the first of our double happy hours from 18:00 till 19:00 during which time one free drink will be received for each one ordered. The dinner is served at 19:30pm.
Dinner is a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of salads, seafood, meat dishes, seasonal fresh fruits and deserts.
After dinner guests can relax in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the second happy hour from 21:00 till 22:00. Board games and playing cards are available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.
Day 2: Halong Cruising Trip with Indochina Sails: Halong Bay – Hanoi
06.45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.45: we leave the boat at for a walking tour of Titop Island. About one hour is spent on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
Back on board it’s time for final packing and freshening up before enjoying a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles (Pho). After breakfast guests may relax in the dining room and lounge or on the deck enjoying the last Bay views before disembarkation at 11:00am.
Meals: Breakfast/Brunch
Include :
- Welcome Drink
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Deluxe Vietnamese and International Lunch and Dinner
- Vietnamese and International Breakfast
- Conference Equipment (Charter only)
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Exclude :
- Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
- Visa Arrangements
- Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
- Kayaking (Ten dollarsU.S.per person, when not pre-booked)
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
