Indochina Sails 2 days

Tour information:

Tour code: T31IND01
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Departure: On request
Group size: 04-20 pax
Transport: car, boat
Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay  - Hanoi
Available activities:
-    Day 1: swimming and climbing at Titop Island - Kayaking or visiting fishing village.
-    Day 2: Tai Chi - visit Sung sot Cave

Highlights:

An amazing trip to the world heritage site of Halong Bay on Indochina Sails, 5-star cruiser
Enjoy kayaking or snorkeling in Halong Bay or climbing up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.
Explore some of  the most famous beauty cave and islet of Halong
A visit to one of the largest fishing village, have a chat with locals to understand traditional culture and customs of the fisherman


Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)

    07.45 - 08.15 Pick up from hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay (optional)
    11.30  Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
    12.15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
    13.00  Lunch - deluxe 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 $10. 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 - deluxe 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.
    21:00 – 23:00  Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)

    06.45  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
    07.00  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, duration about 30 minutes.
    08.00  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.
    09.00  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.
    09.30  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.
    16.00 Drop off at hotel in Hanoi (if required)


Inclusions:

• Accommodation (double/twin sharing)
• Meals specified in tour program
• Boat trips specified the tour program
• All entrance, permission and visiting fees
• Professional Local English speaking tour guide

Exclusions:

• Meals which do not specify in the program
• Personal travel insurance
• Other meals and drinks
• All personal expenses
• Kayak
• Everything not mentioned in the program
• Pick up and see off from Hanoi (optional)

Notes:  

• All rates are in US$ per person.
• Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing bed with parents.
• Surcharge 50% rate of adult for children (5-8 years) sharing bed with parents (maximum 1child/couple, 2nd kid are full charged).
• Children from 09 years old are full charged at adult price
• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
• Special request (diet or vegetarian, ...) should be sent before your departure date.