DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY (L/D)

7.45-8.15:  Pick-up at the hotel. (Note: this time applied for those who use our shuttle bus service)

10.00:  Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province in about 15 minutes on the way to Halong.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15:  Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30:

• Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains  & swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at Hoa Cuong floating fishing village
• Visit Pearl Farm on request
• Join our Cooking Class on the floating house. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
• Pass by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near Surprising cave.
• Enjoy sunset party and relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

• Join squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.
• Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Overnight on Lavender Cruises

DAY 2 : HALONG BAY - HANOI ( B – L )

06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.
09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay's scenery.
10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.
12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

PRICE:

INCLUDED

• Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• English Speaking Guide
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
• All meals on board (02 breakfast, 02 lunches, 01 dinner)
• Cooking demonstration
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Kayaking
• Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
• Fruits and local green tea
• 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily
• On board insurance

EXCLUDED:

• Beverages
• VAT tax
• Personal expenses
• Tips for staffs
• All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above

NOTE:

• Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure
• Children from 5 to 10 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents.
• Children under 4 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents.
• Surcharge USD 15/ Person for check-in on Lunar new year, Christmas’s Eve, New year’s Eve.

Necessary things to bring:

Original passport (valid passport is required when check-in), Sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, swimsuits, cash

This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Please get final confirmation from our sales staff before your departure. Rates are subjected to change without prior notice
Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.