Weaving amongst the feet of giant limestone cliffs and crossing the centre of the World Heritage site, this trip features the classic cruising route and the great combination of a comfortable boat cruise.
DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA STATION – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L,D)
08:20′–09:00′: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus (on request). After that, we leave Hanoi for 2.5 hours to reach Halong Bay.
12:00′: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served, and you can check into your cabin.
13:00′: When you are putting all of your stuff into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your set menu lunch at the boat’s restaurant would be served with fresh local seafood, but a vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Duck, then Thumb Islands before reaching the Luon Cave area for kayaking.
15:00′–16:00′: We have time to gear up for one hour of kayaking around the Luon cave area. Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks.After that, our boat will help you visit the Titop Island for one hour for swimming, sunbathing, or getting a panoramic view of the island peak.
17:00′: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea, and fruits will be available on the sundeck, or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19:00′: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
DAY 2: BRIGHT CAVE, BA TRAI DAO AREA, PEARL FARM (B, L, D)
07:00′–07:45′: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:30′–11h30′: Leave the Halong Phoenix Cruiser on a smaller boat and cruise to the southern part of Halong Bay. This route takes you by some famous islands like Frog, Chop Stick Island, and Ba Trai Dao area. Boat stop at Bright Cave, where you will do kayaking and explore the pure water there. Optional (based on the operation and weather conditions): visiting Bright Cave, another famous cave.
12:00′: A fresh seafood lunch is served on the support boat.
13:00′: Swimming on the beach.
14:30′: Boat will take you to the pearl farm, where you can learn the process of cultured pearls.
16:00′: You will be back on cruise. Halong Phoenix cruiser is waiting for you at Titop Island to welcome you on board.
17h:00′: Enjoy drinks and fresh fruits on the top deck and relax while the sun sets
19:00′: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
DAY 3: SURPRISING CAVE ( SỬNG SỐT CAVE) – TUẦN CHAU MARINA STATION-HANOI (B,L)
07:00′–07:45′: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:00′ – 09:00′: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay—Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide—a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10:00′: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay, such as Fighting Cocks Island (a symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs Islands.
10:30′: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish among Vietnamese people.
11:00′: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11:45′: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina, where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 15.30
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