SIC TOUR - CODE: SUN02
Cruise Name: Oriental Sails Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, the less visited part of Halong Bay
- Traditional boats and authentic experience
- Oriental-designed cabin with multitude of windows for amazing views and a panoramic sundeck
- Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the cave and Pearl Farm Museum
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard
DAY 1: HANOI – BAI CHAY – HALONG BAY (-/L/D)
08.00 – 8.30 Leave Ha Noi city for Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town, Ha Long city. Refresh up at the lounge.
12.00 – 12.30 Embark Oriental Sails. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13.15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.
15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.
16.00 – 17.00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.
17.20 Return Oriental Sails, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.
18.00 Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts. Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested
21.00 – 22.00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.
Overnight on Oriental Sails
DAY 2: KAYAKING – PEARL FARM MUSEUM (B/L/D)
06.30 – 07.00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Halong majestic Bay
07.00 – 08.00 Have breakfast in the restaurant
08.00 – 08.30 Pick up at cruises and depart from Titop area in Ha Long bay
10.30 Transfer to Lan Ha bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Dark and Bright caves area for kayaking in an hour and a half
11.30 Lunch will be served on boat
12.30 Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and in a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.
13.30 Boat return to Ha Long bay to explore more land-scape
14.45 Stop forty minutes at Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum for learning how to raise the farm, harvest pearls and its business
15.25 Back to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruises at Titop area. Bid farewell the day boat crew
17.00 – 19.00 Happy Hour on the sundeck
19.00 Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested
21.00 Entertain yourselves with squid fishing or reading books and watch movies on board
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOi (B/L/-)
06.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
07.00 – 08.00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.
08.00 – 9.00 Join a guided to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or taking a kayak on your own.
09.00 Return to Oriental Sails for shower.
09.30 Check out your room. Oriental Sails weighs the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.
10.50 Have lunch.
11.30 – 11.45 Disembark. Cruise ends.
12.00 – 16.30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
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Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Shuttle bus/ Luxury Limousine Transportation round trip
- English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on board
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset party
- Kayaking
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- Service charge, Insurance on board
- All flights with tax
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
- Surcharge for Public Holidays
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec
- Lunar New Year (30th Dec, 01, 02, 03 Jan in Lunar Calendar): 25 USD/adult, 15 USD/ child
- TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory): 8-10 USD/ pax/ day
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
CHILD POLICY
OPTION 1: Child stay at shared cabin with parent
Travel with either mother or father:
- Child under 5 years old: complimentary 01 child but single cabin rate is applicable for father or mother (father or mother arrange meal themselves).
- Child 6-11 years old: 75% of half twin cabin rate and have meal on child standard
Travel with both mother and father:
- Child under 5 years old: complimentary the first child and charge 25% of half twin cabin rate for the second child; maximum 02 children can be share with parent. Parents arrange meal for child themselves.
- Child 6-11 years old: charge 75% of half twin cabin rate (maximum 01 child per cabin)
OPTION 2: Child stay at private cabin
- Child under 11 years old allow to stay at private cabin under parent’s supervision
- In case, child 02-11 years old stay at private cabin: charge 80% of twin cabin rate.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Schedule and activities:
- The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
- Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
- All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
2. Menu and meals:
- The trip with full meals on board.
- The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … Please advise us when booking the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition. Identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
3. Things to bring:
- Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoes, casual wears.
Tour Map
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