SIC TOUR - CODE: TC08
Cruise Name: Amanda Ha Long Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
✔Luxurious cabins with big window to let you
✔Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the caves and a bamboo boat trip to floating village
✔Join a cooking class and Sunset party on the sundeck
✔Relaxing with herbal foot bath in your room
✔Authentic Vietnamese traditional and fusion dishes on boat
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L/D)
07.30-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.
14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.
Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.
17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE
19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)
20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area
DAY 2: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.
07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.
09.30 Check-out time.
Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.
11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15.00: End of service.
*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
- Accommodation on 5-star luxury cruise
- Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards
- Welcome drink and warm/cold tissue
- Fruit in all rooms
- Free WIFI on board
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Gala dinner on Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)
- Foot bath basin in the room and free herbal bags
- Kayaking in Luon cave area and Dark- Bright Cave
- Swimming at Titov Island and Three Peaches Beach
- Cooking class: Fresh Spring rolls
- Afternoon tea
- Sightseeing tickets; Service fee and insurance as required in sightseeing tickets.
- Complementary room setup for birthday (if any), wedding anniversary, honeymoon
- All flights with tax
- Hotel, Visa arrangements
- VAT tax
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
- 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
✔Christmas Dec 24, New Year Dec 31: surcharge 34 USD/per adult or child 11 years old and above , 25 USD/per child 5 - 10 years old, free of charge for child under 5 years old.
✔30/12, 1/1, 2/1 of Lunar New Year: surcharge 12 USD/per adult or child 11 years old and above , 9 USD/per child 5 - 10 years old, free of charge for child under 5 years old.
✔Weekend surcharge: Summer (June 1-July 31), Reunification Day 30 April, Labor Day May 1, National Day Sep 2: surcharge 8 USD/per adult or child 11 years old and above or child under 5 years old.
CHILD POLICY
✔Child 0-5 years old: Free of charge for the first child sharing room with parents, charge 75% of adult's rate for the second child 0-5 years old sharing room with parents, with extra bed
✔Child 5-10 years old: charge 75% of adult's rate
✔Child 11 years old and above: charge as adult's rate and must pay the full total room 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)/ Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoes, casual wears.
Tour Map
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