Trip highlight
+ Transferring by air-conditioned shuttle bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay including hotel pickup and drop off + Enjoying 4-star amenities Cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO listed World Heritage + Passing by Hoa Cuong Village, Soi Sim Beach, Coconut Three Island + KAYAKING in the area of Dark & Bright Caves. + Enjoying more time exploring Ban Chan Island, Vung Vieng fishing village, Bai Tu Long bay. + Cruising among the thousands of limestone islands in Halong Bay and visit the most beautiful cave in the Bay, SUNG SOT (SURPRISING) CAVE + Shooting photos from sightseeing deck or aboard your kayak as your tour + Engaging the cooking demonstration of Vietnamese traditional cuisine or early TAICHI CLASS + Witnessing spectacular sunsets and delightful dawns over the Bay + Swimming in the emerald water among karst mountains + Joining sunset party and other activities on Cruise
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY
7:30 – 08:30: Our SHUTTLE BUS with tour guide will pick you up at your hotels (Note: This pick-up is just applied for those who use our shuttle bus service)
10h30: Stopover in Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products.
12h30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities:
+ Boarding FLAMINGO CRUISE for departure.
+ Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager.
+ Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets, through Hoa Cuong floating village.
+ Exploration of Halong Bay passing by Soi Sim Beach, Coconut Three Island. Then arrive in the area of Lan Ha bay. Anchoring the vessels at Dark and Bright Cave area.
+ Kayaking & swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views. Or rowing boat trip pass through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains and sea caves.
+ Joining our COOKING CLASS on the sun-deck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
+ Enjoy sunset party with fruits and wine.
19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, Our luxury set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.
Evening activities include:
+ Join the SQUID FISHING on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.
+ Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.
Overnight on Flamingo Cruise.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY - BAI TU LONG BAY
06:30: Tai Chi class on the Sun-deck.
07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.
08.30 – 12.30 Transfer to day boat for visiting Ban Chan Island. Have 2 hours for cruising.
Time for sunbathing on sundeck, enjoy beauty of the Bay.
Kayaking and swimming at Ban Chan Island, a pristine natural one lapped by turquoise water (if the weather permit). Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain.
12.30 Back to boat. Lunch is served, then visiting Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
17.30: Return to Flamingo Cruise. Cooking demonstration will be on the sun-deck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Enjoy sunset party with fruits and wine.
19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, in magic atmosphere in Ha long Bay, Our luxury set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.
21:00: Evening activities include:
+ Join the squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.
+ Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.
22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave, the quietest sleeping area permitted by Halong governmental office.
Overnight on cruise
DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI
06:15: Tai Chi class 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.
10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.
12:00: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Pier. 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!