OVERVIEW
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Halong Bay spreads on an area of approximately 1,553 km2 including 1,969 islets, most of which are
Limestone topped with thick jungle vegetation rising from the ocean
Cua Van Floating Village
The largest of five remaining floating fishing villages with an estimated population of 733 in habitants living in 176 households
Tung Sau Pearl Farm
An area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology.
Luon Cave
A destination best for kayaking located on the north-eastern part of Bo Hon Island
Sung Sot Cave
Commonly known as Surprise Cave, it is the largest cave in Halong Bay. Discovered by a group of French
explorers in the early 1900s, the cave is popular because of its panoramic views of the bay from the top
Tien Ong Cave
Officially opened to the public in 2010, Tien Ong Cave contains stone artifacts from the Hoa Binh
Culture, one of the first inhabitants in Halong Bay
TiTop Island
Named after the Russian astronaut German Titov during his first visit to Halong Bay, the only beach in the bay with a 200-step path that leads to a spectacular view point of the majestic World Heritage Site
Tuan Chau Island
The main entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an estimated population of 1,500
ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (Meals: -/ L / D)
Welcome to Halong Bay!
12:00 Check-in at the President Cruise – Tuan Chau Island
12:15 Transfer to President Cruise
12:30 Welcome drinks, cruise information and safety briefing at the restaurant
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch at the restaurant
14:30 – 15:30 Cruising and sightseeing along Halong Bay
Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment at La Parfum Spa (enjoy a spa treatment at Le Perfume Spa with surcharge)
15:45 – 16:45 Visit Sung Sot Cave or kayak*around the islets
Enjoy an afternoon tea at the restaurant and a spa treatment at Le Perfume Spa
17:00 – 18:30 Happy Hour* on the sundeck as we anchor near the Coconut Tree Island
18:00 – 19:00 Cooking demonstration on the Sundeck
19:30 – 22:00 Savor a royal Bao Dai Dinner at the restaurant
21:00 Squid fishing at the reception, movies at the restaurant, or relax at your leisure
Overnight on board in Halong Bay
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (Meals: B/ L / -)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inclusions:
+ Accommodation with daily breakfast on board (02 persons in Ambassador Balcony Cabin)
+ Welcome drink upon arrival
+ Meals as listed in the program B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner: pre-arranged on board restaurants based on local food
+ Entrance fees, other boat fees where applicable
+ Tours with local English/Vietnamese speaking guide
+ Service charges and Government tax
Exclusions:
Transfer services Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Kayak
Vietnam Visa stamp fees (if any)
Beverage for all meals
Surcharge for special request on food, and meals
International travel insurance, gratuities
Tip for guide, driver
Personal expenses (telephone, laundry… etc.)
Surcharge for public holidays (30 April, 01 May, 01 September, 02 September)
Others are not indicated in the above inclusion
