The experience of a lifetime in the Gulf of Tonkin
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - BAI TU LONG BAY (L,D)
08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi
12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise centre.
12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the onboard team and receive the safety briefing.
13.30: Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards the Vung Ha area.
15.30: Visit the Vung Ha Beach water activities.
17.30: Take part in the cooking demonstration.
18.00: Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.15: Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.
20.30: Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY & CAT BA ISLAND (B,L,D)
07.00: Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the breathtaking views of the bay while the ship begins slowly cruising.
07.30: Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay.
09.00: Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village
11.15: Take a tour at the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room
12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island.
13.45: Join a guided biking or hiking excursion through the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit The Au Co organic farm in Viet Hai Village.
16.30: Visit Viet Hai Lagoon.
17.00: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.15: Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.
20.30: End the day with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
21.00: Join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving sessions.
DAY3: HALONG BAY HANOI (B)
06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.
07.00: Take your time over breakfast.
07.45: Visit the famous Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.
09.00: Prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.45: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony then check-out.
10.45: Disembark in Tuan Chau and leave for Hanoi.
15.00: Return to Hanoi. End of service.
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
PRICE OF 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHT
1 pax
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2 pax
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4 - 6
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8 - 10
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Cabin Location
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Deluxe
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575
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405
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402
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Maindeck
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Grand Deluxe
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595
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420
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415
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Maindeck forward
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Excutive
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635
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445
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442
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Upper deck
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Long Quan Suite
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948
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655
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652
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Upper deck forward
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INCLUSION:
Three day two night cruise through Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay
Accommodation in luxury en-suite cabin
Two buffet lunches, two set-dinners and two breakfasts
Excursions in Cat Ba Island, National Park and Viet Hai Village
Visit to Sung Sot Grotto and Cong Dam fishing Village
Swimming, cooking demonstration & Tai chi class
Iced water and tea throughout the cruise
Entrance and sightseeing fee
Onboard insurance, tax and service charges
EXCLUSIONS:
Round trip transfer by shuttle bus
Private transfers to and from Ha Long Bay is USD140/4 seat car or USD170/7 seat car, inclusive of all tolls.
Transfers, hotel, visa arrangement
Beverages, spa, Jacuzzi, massage, souvenirs, laundry, tip and personal expenses
Other sightseeing places and any services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions
Kayaking is not available from April 01st, 2017
Extra entrance fee for travelers from April 01st, 2017
Children policy: (contact us for more detail)
NOTE:
Surcharge at 15% on Christmas (December 23rd & 24th) and New Year eve (30th and 31st December)