SIC TOUR - CODE: TC02
Cruise Name: Le Journey Ha Long Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Vintage cruise and authentic experience
✔ Oriental-designed cabin with private balcony
✔ Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the most beautyful cave and conquering the peak of Titop Island for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
✔ Enjoy Vietnamese traditional and fusion dishes on boat
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – SURPRISING CAVE & TITOP ISLAND (L/D)
07:45-08:30 You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.
12:30 Upon boarding Le Journey Premium 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 Surprising Cave.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Surprising Cave.
14:45 Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
After that, we will take you to visit Titop Island – swimming, climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Ha Long Bay in the Summer time.
17:30-18:00 Back on board, you will participate in a 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 (cocktails, mocktails…)
19:00-20:00 Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)
After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Enjoying music and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – DARK LIGHT CAVE – TRA BAU/ BA TRAI DAO ISLAND (B/L/D)
06:45-07:30 Have breakfast at second floor
8:30 Transfer to smaller boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
10:00-10:30 We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights and enjoying bamboo boats or kayaking – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay
11:30 Enjoy your lunch on the boat
12:30 Swimming at Ba Trai Dao island/ Tra Bau (about an hour )
13:30 Come back to Ha Long Bay
14:45 Visit a floating Pearl Farm Village and learn the technique for making high-quality pearls
15:25 Return to your cruise, take time to refresh and relax, joining in our Sunset Party
19:00 Dinner is served at the Sundeck
DAY 3: LUON CAVE – HA LONG BAY – HA NOI (B/L)
06:45-07:30 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Area.
07:45-09:00 Kayaking to explore Luon Cave. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos of mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs
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 Le Journey Premium Cruise.
10:00 Enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.
11:00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. The trip ends.
11.30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15.30: End of service.
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
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Cooking demonstration
- Morning Taichi Class
- Kayaking and swimming in the Luon cave area
- Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards
- Complementary room setup for birthdays (if any), wedding anniversaries, honeymoon
- Service fee, Insurance on board
- Wifi on board
- All flights with tax
- Hotel, Visa arrangements
- 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): 20 USD/ adult
✔ National Day (Sep 2); Reunification Day (April 30) & International Labor Day (May 1): 12 USD/ adult
✔ Lunar New Year: December 29 and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of Lunar New Year: 12 USD/ adult
✔ Weekends Fri&Sat from May - August: 12 USD/ adult
CHILD POLICY
✔ Child 0-4 years old: Free of charge for the first child sharing bed with parents, charge 50% of adult's rate for the second child sharing bed with parents
✔ Child 5-6 years old: charge 50% of adult's rate sharing bed with parents
✔ Child 7-10 years old: charge 75% of adult's rate sharing bed with parents
✔ Child 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)/ Birth certificate (for people without ID card)
- Cash.
- Camera.
- Waterproof bag for smartphone
- Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoes, casual wears.
Tour Map
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