SIC TOUR - CODE: SUN03
Cruise Name: Calypso Halong Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Luxury cabins with finely equipped and exposed to the widest view of the Lan Ha Bay
- Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayak, visit the caves and special grotto in Cat Ba Island
- Go cycling to a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranged of Cat Ba National Park
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard
DAY 1: TUAN CHAU – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (L/D)
07.45 – 8.30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
11.40: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Tuan Chau wharf, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.15 – 13.00: From Tuan Chau wharf, Tuan Chau island of Ha Long city, we go to Calypso Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in.
Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.
15.00: Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave where to goes through the cave, under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower OR taking a kayak on your own.
Return to Calypso Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.
17.00: Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.
18.00: Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.
19.00: Join dinner at Calypso Cruises restaurant.
20.30 – 22.00: Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs.
Overnight in Lan Ha Bay
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY– TUAN CHAU WHARF (B, L)
06.00 – 6.30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck.
06.30 – 7.30: Have a breakfast in the restaurant.
07.30: Then you take a bus route for about 20 minutes on Cat Ba Island from Gia Luan Pier to visit Trung Trang Grotto, a special place to save the significant of Karst in millions years. During the travel, you will be immersed in the wild fresh natural scenery of Cat Ba National Park.
8.45 – 9.00: Return to Calypso Cruises for shower.
9.30: Check out of your room.
9.30 – 10.30: An early lunch will be served.
10.30 -10.45: After paid the bills, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf.
11.15 – 11.30: Calypso cruises end at Tuan Chau wharf
11.30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15.30: End of service.
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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
- Fully furnished rooms with two-way air conditioning, private bathroom
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Cooking demonstration
- Morning Taichi Class
- Kayaking or bamboo boat service
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- Karaoke service or night squid fishing
- Jacuzzi on sundeck
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- Overnight tour fee
- All flights with tax
- Travel Insurance
- VAT tax
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
- Surcharge for Public Holidays
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 31st Dec: 35 USD/adult, 30 USD/ child from 6-11 years old
- 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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