Swan Cruise Boat Bai Tu Long Bay
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2 days itinerary
07:45 – 08:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi, beginning your journey to explore the stunning northern bays of Vietnam. En route, we'll make a quick stop for a short rest.
11:40: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port. Here, you'll have some time to relax while our captain completes the registration process. Then, we'll transfer to our boat via tender.
12:35: Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief safety orientation about the boat and the activities planned. Afterward, we'll check into our cabins.
13:00: Savor a delicious Vietnamese set menu lunch as we leisurely cruise deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive at Cap La Island, our kayaking area. Here, you can kayak through the karst formations, swim, and relax in the breathtaking natural surroundings.
17:30: Return to the boat and enjoy our Sunset Party while cruising to our overnight anchorage. Participate in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, where you can learn to make Nem Cuon, a dish once guided by 2 Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay, or challenge yourself with fruit and vegetable carving.
19:00: Indulge in a sumptuous set dinner on board.
20:30: Enjoy your free time by trying your hand at Vietnamese puzzle games, gathering your group or family for a board game, trying your luck at squid fishing, or simply enjoying a cocktail while taking in the serene night on the bay.
06:30: Start your day with a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or enjoy a morning view of the stunning bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in a familiar Western style to energize you for another day of exploration.
08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00: Return to the boat for about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
10:30: Head back to the harbor.
11:00: Disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.
11:30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15:30: End of service.
3 days itinerary
07:45 - 08:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi to start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in northern Vietnam. We will make a quick stop midway for a brief rest.
11:30 - 11:45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port, where you'll have some time to relax. Wait for our captain to complete the registration before transferring to our boat by tender.
12:00 - 12:15: Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief safety orientation about the boat and planned activities. Afterward, we'll check into our cabins.
13:00: Savor a delicious Vietnamese set menu lunch as we leisurely cruise further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive at Cap La Island, our kayaking area. Here, you can kayak through the karst formations, swim, and relax amidst breathtaking nature.
17:40: Return to the boat and enjoy our Sunset Party while cruising to our overnight anchorage. Participate in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, where you can learn to make Nem Cuon, a dish once guided by 2 Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay, or challenge yourself with fruit and vegetable carving.
19:00: Indulge in a sumptuous set dinner on board.
20:30 - 22:00: Enjoy your free time by trying your hand at Vietnamese puzzle games, gathering your group or family for a board game, trying your luck at squid fishing, or simply enjoying a cocktail while taking in the serene night on the bay.
06:30: Begin your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or take in the morning view of the stunning bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Enjoy a Western-style breakfast to energize yourself for another day of exploration.
08:30: Transfer to a small day boat and venture deep into the heart of the pristine Bai Tu Long Geological Park.
09:00 - 10:30: Cruise through the Vung Vieng village area, immersing yourself in its serene surroundings.
11:00 - 12:15: Visit Trinh Nu Cave, where you can swim and bathe freely on the stunning beach adjacent to the cave. Depending on weather conditions, you may also have the opportunity to kayak in either the Vung Vieng or Trinh Nu areas.
12:30 - 13:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch served at midday.
14:30 - 15:30: Return to the main Swan Cruise boat and join the sunset party followed by a Cooking Class.
19:00: Dinner will be served on board.
20:30 - 22:00: Spend your free time participating in games or try your hand at squid fishing under the serene night sky.
06:30: Begin your morning with a rejuvenating Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over the stunning bay, or simply relax with a cup of tea or coffee while taking in the breathtaking landscape.
07:00: Enjoy a hearty Western-style breakfast, providing you with the energy needed for another day of exploration.
07:45: Explore the hidden gem of Thien Canh Son Cave, marveling at its natural beauty.
09:00: Return to the boat for a 30-minute period to freshen up and complete packing.
09:30: Check out from your cabin.
10:00: Indulge in a traditional Vietnamese lunch served on board.
10:30: Return to the harbor.
11:15 - 11:30: Disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.
12:30: Our bus will transport you back to Hanoi (for guests who have pre-booked this service).
15:30: End of our service, ensuring a memorable conclusion to your Bai Tu Long Bay adventure.
Price includes
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Kayaking
- Wi-Fi on shuttle bus and in the waiting office
- Cooking class
- Welcome drinks and cold handkerchiefs
- Tai Chi class
- Insurance
- VAT
Price excludes
- Airfares, transfers to Hanoi and from Ha Long Bay
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned
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
- Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (02) adults is allowed for free of charge (FOC) per cabin.
- Children below 5 years old: FOC ( sharing bed ). From 02 children under 5 years old: 75% of adult's rate ( sharing bed )
- Children from 5 to under 11 years old: charge 75% of adult rate ( sharing bed )
- 2 Children under 11 stay in a serapate room will pay double room, 1 child stay in a serapate room will pay 100% adult rate
- Children from 11 years old; same as adult rate.
- Cancellation by customer:
- 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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