Best of the Bay 5* Luxury Halong Bay Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH CULTURE ENRICHMENT:

The itinerary is focus to enrich customers with Vietnamese culture and local lifestyle. You will have the chance to participate in a wide range of activities onboard and extra. Whether you choose to explore hidden caves by kayak or bamboo boats, swimming in the emerald waters, cycling to explore local village or simply indulging in the magnificent view on the sundeck…, there is always something to meet everyone’s expectation. Open-air bar, spa & massage area and Jacuzzi are awaiting your time to pamper yourself.

THE FUSION TASTE OF CUISINE:

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – CUA VAN FLOATING VILLAGE

• 08:30 Sens Asia Shutle Van will pick you up from your Hotel for a 2 hour drive on the new highway to Halong Bay.
• 12:30 Arrive at The Private Cruise Centre at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port. Relax in your VIP lounge.
• 12:45 Embark on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks while our Cruise Manager informs safety briefing.
• 13:00 Start you cruise with a set-menu lunch while the ship cruises towards the southwest of Halong Bay.
• 15:00 Visit Cua Van floating fishing village by kayaking or traditional rowing boat. The village is well known for its location in the heart of World Heritage Site Halong Bay. Cua Van has been listed among 16 most beautiful coastal destinations in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine.
• 17:30 Back to the ship and join happy hour – buy one get one free and enjoy complimentary snacks.
• 18:00 Join exciting “Master-Chef Competition” and fruit carving demonstration, learn and try your hands with authentic Vietnamese food. The winner or the Master-Chef of Luxury Cruise would be awarded surprising gifts. It’s also time to admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while the ship anchors for an overnight stay.
• 19:30 Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the ship is anchored for our overnight stop.
• 21:00 Free time to be spent watching movies or squid fishing at the reception area.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY: HO BA HAM KAYAK AREA; BBQ PARTY

• 06:15 Refresh your body and mind with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
• 07:00 Have breakfast on board while your Luxury cruises through the bay, passing beautiful spots; a good time to take amazing pictures.
• 09:00 Arrive at a local island, where a pretty small village nestles and waits for you to explore. Spend your active morning on cycling and exploring the tropical junk (weather permitting) in the national park with a guide from crew members. 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 ship. Take time to relax.
• 12:15 Enjoy lunch in Halong restaurant while cruising slowly past beautiful karst towers.
• 15:00 Kayak to explore sandy beaches in Ho Ba Ham Area, best area in Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swiming.
• 17:30 Bar opens for happy hour with buy one get one free on drinks.
• 19:30 Barbecue party is ready on the sundeck. Experience Halong Bay beauty at night.
• 21:00 Free time to be spent watching movies in the cinema, squid fishing at reception area or a fruit carving session with our kitchen staffs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: HALONG BAY

• 06:15 A second chance to join the Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee. Or take time to watch the stunning sunrise on the sea.
• 07:00 Breakfast buffet is prepared in the restaurant.
• 07:45 Discover Tien Ong Cave which is also an archaeological site. Covering an area of 1,000 m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, The cave is one of the finest caves in Halong Bay.
• 09:00 Back to the ship and prepare to check out.
• 09:45 Join a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony while the ship sails back to the port
• 10:45 Disembark in Tuan Chau port. Farewell.
• 13:00 Arrive back to your Hotel in Hanoi or drop off at Sens Asia Travel office

Meals: Breakfast & Brunch

• Round trip transfer from your Hanoi Centre Hotel
• Welcome drink
• Air-conditioned en-suite cabin
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Visit fishing village by rowing boat
• Bicycle to discover Viet Hai Village
• Kayaks
• 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners
• Onboard insurance, tax and service charges

• All airfares, transfers, hotels and visa arrangements.
• Beverages, spa, and personal expenses
• All services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list

  Round-trip Hanoi – Halong transfer (usually 2-hour drive) is available. Apply for Hotel located within Hanoi Centre
  Please let’s our team know your Hanoi centre Hotel name and the pick-up time is approximately 8:35am on the cruise start date.
  In case you prefer getting to Halong yourself, please let’s Sens Asia Journey Planner know your plan and should be arrive at the Cruise Center in Tuan Chau at 12:00 (noon) on the cruise start date.
  After the cruise, you arrive in Hanoi at 14:00 (latest). If your flight is scheduled on this same date, you can book private car option for direct transfer to the airport. 

  Incredible Experience!

• Inclement weather, tide levels and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursions, in particular, may be canceled due to rough weather.
• The cruise offers various kinds of menu for different food requests. Please advise Sens Asia Journey Planner at booking stage about any specific food preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.
• Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. At check-in a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.