SIC TOUR - CODE: SUN06
Cruise Name: Signature Royal Halong Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
✔Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, the less visited part of Halong Bay
✔Luxurious elegance and 5-star international service
✔Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the caves and a bamboo boat trip to fishing village
✔Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG INTERNATIONAL HABOUR - VUNG VIENG VILLAGE - KAYAKING (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.
11:30: Ready at Signature check-in lounge
12:00: CHECK-IN
Warmly welcomed by Signature Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
12:45: ONBOARD
Transferred to the Signature Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing out the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink.
13:00: HAPPY LUNCH
Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Bai Tu Long Bay – a hidden gem of Halong Bay Complex, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone.
14:45: ACTIVITIES
The cruise stops at Vung Vieng Floating fishing village, a wealthy fishing village and had its reputation for culturing pearls. Here we have time to discover the life and culture of fishing people by kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public tickets charged based on the attraction's price).
16:00: RELAX
Back to the Signature Cruise to enjoy your free time. Massage is available - please book in advance with the Cruise Manager.
17:30: COOKING CLASS
A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.
18:00 - 19:00: HAPPY HOUR
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
19:00: DINNER
A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day.
20:30: CHEERFUL EVENING
Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range or wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bai Tu Long Bay. Order a specialized massage in room. Choosing with other activities boat cruise such as watch documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
DAY 2: DISCOVERING THE OTHER HIDDEN GEMS OF THE BAY (B/L/D)
06:30: Taichi class
The nicest time of the day on Halong Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions for 30 minutes. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
07:00: BREAKFAST
Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
08:15 - 09:45: TRANSFER BOAT
The transfer boat will pick you up to continue enjoy sightseeing and discover the beauty landscape of Halong Bay.
OPTION 01
10:00: VISITING CAVE
Relaxing on the boat with view of amazing limestone, we will continue the trip to the brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)
11:00: ACTIVITIES
Arrived at Tung Sau Area, visit pearl farming area and kayaking.
OPTION 02 - for Charter Group
08:30: ACTIVITIES
Transfer boat bring you to discover landscape in “Cong Do” areas, one of the most beautiful place in the Bai Tu Long Bay.
Kayaking yourself to discover the breathless landscape in Bai Tu Long Bay.
12:30: HAPPY LUNCH
After exercising with kayaking, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to be served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Bai Tu Long Bay – a hidden gem of Halong Bay Complex, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone.
14:00: TEA BREAK
Relaxing & enjoying tea break, discovering the Vietnamese tea culture.
14:00 - 15:30: BACK TO THE MAIN CRUISE
Transfer boat move to Vung Vieng area brink you back to Signature ruise.
16:00: RELAX
Back to the Signature Cruise to enjoy your free time. Massage is available - please book in advance with the Cruise Manager.
17:30: COOKING CLASS
A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.
18:00 - 19:00: HAPPY HOUR
Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
19:00: DINNER
A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day.
20:30: CHEERFUL EVENING
Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range or wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on Bai Tu Long Bay. Order a specialized massage in room. Choosing with other activities boat cruise such as watch documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our roof top deck under the cover of a star filled sky. Our Cruise Manager will be there to support you.
DAY 3: THIEN CANH SON CAVE & BEACH – BAI TU LONG BAY – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT (LIGHT BREAKFAST / BRUNCH)
06:30: TAICHI CLASS
The nicest time of the day on Halong Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions in 30 minutes whilst cruising to "Thien Canh Son" Cave. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
07:00: BREAKFAST
Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
08:00: VISITING CAVE
Visit “Thien Canh Son” cave - Thien Canh Son Cave is comprised of three caverns in total, each one strewn with stalactites and stalagmites. 200 steps is waiting for your legs, ready to beat it.
Walking long the white sand beach and Bai Tu Long paradise view.
09:00: CHECK-OUT
Come back to Signature cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Signature team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
09:30: BRUNCH
Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port.
10:45: GOODBYE
Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.
11h00 – 15h30 Transfer back to Ha Noi City and trip finishes at the hotel around 15h30.
*The tour schedule can be changed based on the day's weather and travelling conditions.
HOME SWEET HOME
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
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Meals on board
3 days 2 nights program: 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 01 brunch/guest - Cooking demonstration
- Morning Taichi Class
- Kayak ticket to visit Luon cave (Itinerary - Ha Long Bay) or visit Vung Vieng fishing village (Itinerary - Bai Tu Long Bay)
- Welcome drink
- Tea, coffee, 2 bottles of water in the cabin
- Overnight tour fee
- Insurance on board
- Basic insurance
- Departure time 12:00 – Return time 10:45
- All flights with tax
- Hotel, Visa
- VAT tax
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
- Surcharge for sightseeing tickets if there is a change in price
- TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory): 8-10 USD/ pax/ day
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
HOLIDAY SURCHARGE
✔ Reunification Day (April 30); International Labor Day (May 1); National Day (Sep 2): 12USD/adult
✔ Christmas (Dec 24), New Year (Dec 31): 45 USD/adult; 32 USD/child
✔ Weekend surcharge (Friday; Saturday): 8 USD/adult
CHILD POLICY
✔ 1-4 years old: complimentary the first child sharing bed with parents and charge 50% of half twin cabin rate for the second child
✔ 5-10 years old: 75% of adult's rate, sharing bed with parents; no extra bed
✔ 11 years old and above: charge as adult's 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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