Day 1: HANOI � HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (Lunch and dinner included)
09h15: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi
Old Quarter, transfer to Cat ba island through Highway.
When arriving habour around 11.30, you can enjoy special
tea at ERA Cruise�s lounge by warmly welcome.
12h00: Transfer by tender to the ERA SLEEPING BOAT.
12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the ERA CRUISE and
then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise
briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start
cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven
Wonders of Nature.
12h40: ERA CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you
can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years
ago. Have a lunch while passing via the islets of Con
Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst
formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive
manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships
use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area -
Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van village to Ba Trai Dao
area.
15h00: We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha
Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet
tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its
pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about
400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay,
the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are
small in stature.
You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply
just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed
in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the three
peach beaches area.
17h30: Returning ERA CRUISE, you can watch the
magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you
may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will
instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In
the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with
Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30: Deluxe 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
21h30: 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.
Day 2: LAN HA BAY � BAI TU LONG BAY (Breakfast,
lunch and dinner
included)
6h00: The day starts early onboard ERA CRUISE with Tai
Chi session on the sundeck.
Coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served
in the dining room with morning view of bay�s landscape,
then continue our journey.
8h30: Transfer to day boat for 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 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 Bai Tu Long Bay. Lunch
served on day boat.
13h30: Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, free kayaking and swimming
at the area which situated in the middle of a narrow,
rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by
vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit).
16h00: Return to ERA CRUISE. You will join a traditional
cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making
of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset
over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat
has its Happy Hour deal
19h30: Deluxe 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
21h30: 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.
Day 3: HALONG BAY � HAI PHONG - HANOI (Breakfast and lunch
included)
06h00: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very
best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on
the sundeck; after which we serve light breakfast. Upon
completing breakfast continue our journey and head out
in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Dark
& bright cave is situated.
9h30: Visitors then return ERA CRUISE for check-out
procedures
10h00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful
brunch
11h35: We return to the quay side in the south of the
bay, where our visitors disembark.
12h10: We bid farewell at Got Ferry, this is the end of
the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us
and wish you a safe onward journey.
14h15: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the
trip.
Tour Includes:
Transfers round trip by shuttle van
English speaking guide on board
Accommodation on board
All meals on board as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees and permits
Insurance on board
Tour does not include:
Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
Beverages and meals not mentioned
Tips, Personal expenses
Cabin type |
Price per person in USD |
Twin or
double |
240 |
Single |
00 |
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