Indochina Sails In Halong Bay
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2 days itinerary
11:45 - 12:00 Board our boat at Tuan Chau Port, where you'll enjoy a welcome drink and receive a cruise briefing along with safety instructions.
13:15 – 14:00 After the warm welcome, indulge in a delicious lunch as we cruise towards the bay.
14:00 – 16:00 Cruise through Halong Bay, taking in the breathtaking scenery of iconic landmarks like Incense Burner and Kissing Rocks.
16:00 Explore Surprise Cave, one of Halong Bay's most stunning and expansive grottoes.
17:30 Depart and sail for approximately 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
18:30 - 19:00 Join the Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef. Learn the art of carving and decoration while experiencing traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
19:30 Dinner will be served.
20:30 Participate in evening activities such as board games or squid fishing, guided by our experienced crew.
22:30 End of Day 1
06:00 Start your day with a continental breakfast featuring coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
06:30 Join a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck of Indochina Sails, lasting about 30 minutes.
07:45 – 09:00 Visit Titov Island for swimming or hike up to the top to enjoy a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
09:00 Upon returning to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please gather all belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside (staff will transfer it directly to the pier).
09:30 Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, taking in the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Relax inside the pier building while awaiting return transportation.
3 days itinerary
11:45 - 12:00: Board our boat at Tuan Chau Port, enjoy a welcome drink, and receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:15 – 14:00: Have lunch on board as we cruise towards the bay.
14:00 – 16:00: Cruise through Halong Bay, passing by beautiful spots like Incense Burner and Kissing Rocks.
16:00: Explore Surprise Cave, one of Halong Bay's largest and most spectacular grottoes.
17:30: Depart for our overnight anchorage, sailing for about 30 minutes.
18:30 - 19:00: Join a Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson led by our Head Chef.
19:30: Dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese dishes.
20:30: Enjoy evening activities like board games and squid fishing.
22:30: End of day 1 on Indochina Sails.
06:45: Join a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, lasting about 30 minutes.
07:45: Enjoy breakfast served in the restaurant.
08:15: Experience an authentic short adventure as you transition from our luxurious wooden cruise to a local boutique day boat for a memorable traditional Vietnamese voyage. Explore the highlights of Halong Bay and Lanha Bay, including swimming, kayaking, and visiting charming rustic villages.
This unique opportunity provides an immersive experience where you can momentarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local fishermen. Delve deeper into the bay to interact with its serene beauty and tranquility, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.
12:00: Lunch will be served on the local boutique day boat.
15:25: Return to the main boat and transfer to the overnight cruise area at Titov.
19:30: Dinner is served on Indochina Sails.
20:30: Engage in evening activities such as board games and squid fishing with assistance from the crew.
22:30: End of Day 2's program.
06:00: Start your day with a continental breakfast, including coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
06:30: Join a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck of this 5 star cruise Halong bay, lasting about 30 minutes.
07:45 - 09:00: Visit Titov Island for swimming or climb up to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of Halong Bay.
09:00: Upon returning to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
09:30: Enjoy a full breakfast in the Lotus restaurant. Bills are settled after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau port, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Price includes
- Welcome drinks
- All onboard activities included
- Entrance fees and tours
- English-speaking tour guide on board
- Luxury cabins and suites with air conditioning
- Luxury bathrooms
- 1 Vietnamese lunch and dinner (2 Vietnamese lunches and dinners for 3 days and 2 nights)
- 1 international breakfast (2 international breakfasts for 3 days and 2 nights)
- Insurance, taxes and service charges
Price excludes
- Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- Surcharge for check-in on: Lunar New Year, Christmas Days: December 24, New Year's Eve: December 31.
- Airfares, car transfers and hotels
- Beauty spa services and massages
- Beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes
- What time does Halong cruise start / end?
- The overnight cruise (2 days/1night ; 3 days/2nights) typically commences between 12:00 pm and 13:00 pm from various ports such as Tuan Chau Port, Bai Chay Sungroup Port, Vinashin Hon Gai Port, Cai Lan, or Ben Beo Port (Cat Ba island). It concludes at the port around 11:00 - 11:30 on the last day, and guests are expected to reach their Hanoi hotel by 15:30 - 16:00 in the afternoon.
- For day cruises, there are two time frames:
- Morning: 9:00 am - 14:00 pm.
- Afternoon: around 12:30 pm - 17:00 pm, with the drop-off time in Hanoi approximately at 20:00.
- Note: If you plan to book a flight on the same day, opt for a domestic flight after 17:00 or an international flight after 18:00.
- Children policy:
- Kids under 5 years old stay free when sharing a room with parents (F.O.C). If two under 5 years old share a bed, the second child pays 75% of an adult's rate.
- Children aged 5 to under 11 pay 75% of the adult price when staying on a separate bed. If two kids share a private room, they pay 80% of the adult rate.
- If two children under 11 years old sleep in a separate room, they will be charged at the double room rate. However, if only one child sleeps in a separate room, 80% of the double room rate will be charged.
- Children aged 11 years and older are charged the full adult rate.
- More than 21 days before check-in: FREE of charge
- From 11 to 20 days before check-in: 30% of total rates
- From 7 to 10 days before check-in: 50% of total rates
- Less than 7 days before check-in & no Show: 100% of total rates
Cancellation due to bad weather:
- If the Management Board of Halong Bay announces a cancellation, the rules that apply will depend on when the cancellation happens. The specific policies will be determined based on the timing of the cancellation.
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- If your trip changes from 2 nights to 1 night, you'll pay for a 2 days/1 night trip and the services you used. We'll refund the rest to you.
- Our consultant will send you the final cost details by email. If you have an urgent situation, contact us directly for the best support. We're here to help!
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