Ms. Daisy- English speaking
Day 1: Hanoi-Valentine Cruise Halong (Lunch, Dinner)
We depart from the capital at 8 :10am for Halong Bay approximately three hours away by Private Car. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Do center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at Halong Bay 12:00pm
12:15 Transfer by tender to the Valentine Cruise boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00 Lunch - luxurious Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $US30/per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00 Dinner - luxurious Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately
9:15 board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.
21:00 - 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
23.00 End of program for day one
Day 2: More Cruise Halong Bay on Valentine Junk – Hanoi (Brunch)
6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation by Private Car.
Arrive Hanoi at 4.00pm. The Trip ends at your hotel in Hanoi.
CHILDREN POLICY:
Child under 04 years old - sharing cabin with parents without extra bed: free of charge.
Child from 04 to under 11 year old- sharing cabin with parents without extra bed: 75% cost of an adult.
Child over 12 years old: 100% cost as an adult.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
+ Round Trip transfer by private car Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi.
+ Welcome cocktail, aperitif, tea and coffee in the morning
+ Entrance and sightseeing fees
+ English speaking guide onboard
+ Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea-view, Private bathroom & Air-Conditioner.
+ All meals mentioned above (02 Lunches, 01dinner, 01 buffet breakfast)
+ Insurance on board.
+ Tax and service charges
TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
+ All airfares, peakday surcharge, hotels
+ Beverages, beauty spa and personal expenses
+ All services not clearly included
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