Trip highlight
Visit the most beautiful sightseeing places on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay including Master cave, Lan Ha Bay, Vung Vieng floating fishing, Thien Canh Son Cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Con Coc (Toad) Islet, Three Peaches beach and Dark & Light Cave. + Enjoy 4-stars amenities on board including full service spa and a bar/lounge. + Swim in the emerald water in the ambiance area or kayak through the karst moutains. + Sunbath on the sundeck with the panoramic view and join sunset party with us. + Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck and join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Paloma Cruise + Sleep soundly in one of 22 comfortable, air-conditioned, ensuite twin cabins + Enjoy meals on board with seafood, traditional Vietnamese foods and BBQ lunch for 3 days 2 night
DAY 1: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE
12.30 Arrival & Pick up at Paloma office at Hon Gai harbor. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:15 - 15:40 Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.
15:45 - 18:00 Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam area. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).
14.00 Continue to discovery Light and Dark Caves (depend on the tide condition ), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.
Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
15.00 Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.
16.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
DAY 3: VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - BAI TU LONG BAY - HA NOI
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
07:45 - 09.00 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
09.45 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:00 Check out cabin
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.