3 days

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong Bay ( L – D)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
7.45-8.15: Pick-up at the hotel. (Note: this time applied for those who use our shuttle bus service)

10.00: Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province in about 25 minutes on the way to Halong.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30

Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains in Luon Cave, visit Titop Island or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay

Back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party

Join our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

Pass by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

19.30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishingonboat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef, Playing card, karaoke….

Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Overnight on Lavender Cruises
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Lavender Cruises

Day 2: Halong Bay excursion( B,L,D)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
06.30: Early morning sun rise can enjoy Taichi lesson on sundeck.

07.00: Morning view of Halong bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.

08.00 – 8.30: Transfer to daily boat from meeting point at Titop Island to explore Halong Bay in different sites

9.15: 10.00 : Begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s most untouched areas: Tortoise Islet, Man Head Islet

10.00 : Kayaking at Trong Cave about 45 minutes and then back to the daily boat to relax and have lunch

12. 00: Have lunch on Boat while cruising toward to Pear Farm Village

14.30 : Visit Pearl Farm to witness the whole process to make a valuable pearl and expensive jewelry from the first step of growing and harvesting pearl from Halong Bay

15.30 : Visit Me Cung Cave

16.20: Back to the Lavender Cruises for overnight and join sunset party

19.00: Dinner served.

21.00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, singing karaoke, squid fishing, and overnight on Lavender Cruise
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Lavender Cruises

Day 3: Ha Long Bay- Hanoi ( B,L)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
06.15: Tai Chi lesson on the Sun-deck.

07.15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08.00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09.30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay's scenery.

10.15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12.00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

2x Breakfast
2x Dinner
3x Lunch
Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Only for the Hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter).
- English Speaking Guide
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief.
- All meals on board as mentioned( 2 Breakfast+3 Lunch+ 2Dinner)
- Cooking demonstration
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking or bamboo boat ride
- Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
- Fruits and local green tea
- 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily
- On board insurance
Entry/Admission - Halong Bay

Not included

Beverages.
Personal expenses.
Tips not compulsory
All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
Surcharge of $15USD applies per person for gala dinner on Halong cruise on 24 Dec and 31 December 2018/ 2019

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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 18 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

60%

Aquatic

40%

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