SIC TOUR - CODE: TC11
Cruise Name: Orchid Trendy Halong Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Orchid Trendy is the perfect harmony between nostalgic oriental and elegant Vietnam’s French colonial-era’s neoclassic architecture.
✔ All cabins have bathtub and private balconies overlooking the bays
✔ Explore Lan Ha bay by kayak, visit caves and take a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village
✔ Authentic Vietnamese traditional and fusion dishes on boat
DAY 1: HANOI - HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (LUNCH & DINNER)
08:00 - 08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:00 – 11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at the lounge by a warm welcome.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a speed boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
12:45 – 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
15:00 – 15:30 We progress to Dark and Bright Caves - a must-visit destination! Kayaking through these caves is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay up close.
Option 2: Discover Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), where tranquil waters and picturesque landscapes create an idyllic setting for kayaking or unwinding on a sandy shore. Take pleasure in a refreshing swim in the emerald-green waters. (If the weather permits)
17:00 – 17:30 Orchid Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay's natural beauty.
18:00 – 18:15 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 – 19:30 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 – 21:30 It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck, and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00 Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY (BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER)
06:00 – 06:30 The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
06:45 - 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45 - 08:00 Transfer to day-boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo… you will have a chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on day boat.
13:30 - 14:00 Visit Ba Men Temple a peaceful peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
16:00 - 16:30 Return to Orchid Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:00 – 19:30 Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 – 21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00 End of Day Two program
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (BREAKFAST & BRUNCH)
06:00 – 06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
06:45 - 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:15 - 07:30 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:45 – 10:00 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 – 10:30 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant.
11:00 – 11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes and end your cruise with us.
12:00 – 15:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change without notice, in accordance with the weather and other operating 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
- Luxury room and facilities as ordered
- Welcome drinks and warm/cold towel
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Kayaking, swimming (if the weather permits)
- Cooking class, fishing equipment, morning Taichi
- Onboard insurance and value added tax
- All flights with tax
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel, Visa arrangements
- 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
CHILD POLICY
✔ Only 01 child per one room is free of charge when sharing a room with 2 adults
✔ Child under 5 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 5-11 years old: charge 75% of adult's rate sharing bed with parents, including extra bed (child policy does not apply to Family Deluxe Balcony and Family Deluxe Suite Balcony for Orchid Trendy)
✔ 2 children under 11 years old sharing a separate cabin: charged as the rate of 2 adults
✔ Child 11 years old and above: charged as adult's rate
✔ 1 adult and 1 child under 11 years old sharing a cabin charged as the rate of 2 adults
HOLIDAY SURCHARGE
✔ Christmas' Eve (Dec 24 2025), New Year (Dec 31 2025), Lunar New Year (Jan 28th, 29th 2025): Surcharge 40 USD/adult
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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