Experience of a lifetime in the Gulf of Tonkin with Au Co Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights
3 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi
12.30 Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise center, take rest and get ready to start your lifetime cruise.
12:45 Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive the safety briefing.
13.00 Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Halong Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Finger Islet, Toad Islet…
15:00 Explore one of the biggest caves in Ha Long bay, beautiful stalactites and stalagmite in Surprise Cave.
17.30 Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free". It’s truly happy time to relax, while enjoying tropical cocktail and complimentary snacks.
18.00 Exciting “Master-Chef Competition” and fruit carving demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather) while the boat cruises to overnight anchorage area.
19:30 Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.
21:00 Free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant or on the sundeck, squid fishing at reception.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard Au Co Cruise
Day 2: Day 2: Halong bay - Lan Ha bay
Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
06.15 Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
07.30 Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises through the Bay passing a lot of beautiful spots. It’s good time to take amazing pictures.
09.00 Arrive at a local island, where a pretty small village nestles and waits you to explore. Spend your active morning on cycling and exploring the tropical junk in national park with local guide. Visit ancient houses and “Bhaya Community Farm”, get to know about agricultural life and the story of Bhaya Community project here.
10:30 Return to the boat. Take time to relax.
12:00 Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co slowly passes by beautiful karst towers.
14:30 Our captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room. A special tour allowed by the captain.
17:00 Time for kayaking, leisurely explore the hidden caves & karst on the bay. Enjoy serene and stunning close-up beauty of Halong Bay from kayaks.
16.30 Back to the boat for relaxation on board.
17.30 Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) and enjoy complimentary snack.
19.30 Enjoy the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor
21:00 More free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception OR join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard Au Co Cruise
Day 3: Day 3: Halong bay - Hanoi
Stop At: Cua Van Floating Village, Hung Thang Commune, Halong Bay Vietnam
06:30 Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.
07:00 Take your time over breakfast.
08.00 You would visit Cua Van floating village by bamboo boat, where you witness rustic floating houses, get to know about local life on the bay.
09:00 Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.30 Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out.
10:30 Disembark in Tuan Chau port.
11.00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi
12.30 Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise center, take rest and get ready to start your lifetime cruise.
12:45 Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive the safety briefing.
13.00 Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Halong Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Finger Islet, Toad Islet…
15:00 Explore one of the biggest caves in Ha Long bay, beautiful stalactites and stalagmite in Surprise Cave.
17.30 Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free". It’s truly happy time to relax, while enjoying tropical cocktail and complimentary snacks.
18.00 Exciting “Master-Chef Competition” and fruit carving demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather) while the boat cruises to overnight anchorage area.
19:30 Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.
21:00 Free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant or on the sundeck, squid fishing at reception.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard Au Co Cruise
Day 2: Day 2: Halong bay - Lan Ha bay
Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
06.15 Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
07.30 Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises through the Bay passing a lot of beautiful spots. It’s good time to take amazing pictures.
09.00 Arrive at a local island, where a pretty small village nestles and waits you to explore. Spend your active morning on cycling and exploring the tropical junk in national park with local guide. Visit ancient houses and “Bhaya Community Farm”, get to know about agricultural life and the story of Bhaya Community project here.
10:30 Return to the boat. Take time to relax.
12:00 Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co slowly passes by beautiful karst towers.
14:30 Our captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room. A special tour allowed by the captain.
17:00 Time for kayaking, leisurely explore the hidden caves & karst on the bay. Enjoy serene and stunning close-up beauty of Halong Bay from kayaks.
16.30 Back to the boat for relaxation on board.
17.30 Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) and enjoy complimentary snack.
19.30 Enjoy the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor
21:00 More free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception OR join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard Au Co Cruise
Day 3: Day 3: Halong bay - Hanoi
Stop At: Cua Van Floating Village, Hung Thang Commune, Halong Bay Vietnam
06:30 Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.
07:00 Take your time over breakfast.
08.00 You would visit Cua Van floating village by bamboo boat, where you witness rustic floating houses, get to know about local life on the bay.
09:00 Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.30 Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out.
10:30 Disembark in Tuan Chau port.
11.00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing tickets
- Insurance onboard
- Kayaking
- 2 nights onboard Au Co Cruise
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
- Entry/Admission - Cua Van Floating Village
Not included
- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal Expense
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
Original
55%
Nightlife
20%
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