Halong Violet Cruise

DAY 1:

12.30      Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 

12.45      Check in and begin cruise. 

13.30      Lunch is served. 
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.

15.45   Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village.  There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person. 

17.15      Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.

17.45     Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.

19.30      Dinner is served.

21.00      Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

DAY 2:
06.30     Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

07.00     Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).

07.15     Arrive at Titop Island. 

07.45     Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-20 minutes to the top. There is a large viewing deck about half-way up with amazing panoramic views. This may be as far as you will need or want to climb, but if you wish you may continue the top. If you are hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 

08.45     Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan Chau Marina.

09.30     Check out of cabins at 9:30 please. Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11:00     Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:

Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
Meals on Board: 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English/French Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:
Round trip transfers from hotel - Halong Bay - Hanoi by a private car @ USD140 per car OR by sharing bus @ USD45 per person.
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Kayaking: on request

PRICE OF 2DAYS/1NIGHT TRIP:

DAY 1:

12.30        Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions. 

12.45        Check in and begin cruise. 

13.30        Lunch is served. 
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.

15.45   Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village.  There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person. 

17.15        Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.

17.45     Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.

19.30        Dinner is served.

21.00        Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

DAY 2:
06.30       Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

07.00       Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).

08.15       Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for Cat Ba Island. 

10.15    Arrive at Cat Ba Island and travel to the Viet Hai Village by bicycle or motorbike. The trip takes about 10 minutes on motorbike or about 25 minutes by bicycle. Tour Viet Hai, a small village with about 300 residents, for about 30 minutes. Visit the village school and clinic and observe everyday life of a Vietnamese countryside village. Return to the boat by bicycle or motorbike.

11.45    Back on board, set sail for the Bat Cave.

12.30    Lunch is served.

13.30   Join the kayaking excursion to the Bat cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board and swimming while here.

15.30    Depart from the Bat Cave area and sail to rejoin the main boat.

15.45       Return to the main boat and free time till dinner.

17.45   Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes

19.30        Dinner is served.

21.00        Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

DAY 3:
06.30       Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

07.00       Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).

07.15       Arrive at Titop Island. 

07.45       Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 

08.45       Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan ChauMarina.

09.30       Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11:00    Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.

Peak season surcharge:
+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Trip Included:

Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view window, hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner like 5 star hotel in the sea!
Meals on Board: 1 Breakfast + 2 Lunches + 2 Dinners + 1 Brunch with fresh sea food, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English/French Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
Kayaking activity to explore tunnel caves.
All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:

Round trip transfers from hotel - Halong Bay - Hanoi by a private car @ USD180 per car OR by sharing bus @ USD45 per person.
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

PRICE OF 3DAYS/2NIGHTS TRIP: