Halong Azalea Cruise will take you for a discovery of Ha Long Bay’s best of different formulas to take you each for a ride amidst the magic archipelago; and depending on the length of the cruise, you’ll enjoy a global overview of different wonders that this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer. Take a short and insightful trip to one of the most visited sites in Vietnam with our Halong…
Day 1 : Hanoi – Haiphong – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
Following with breakfast at your hotel about 09h30am to 10h00:Pick up you at your hotel and depart to Hai phong on highway to Dinh Vu Port, Haiphong where we arrive at around 11h30. You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.
12h00: Transfer by tender to the Azalea Cruise Halong. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the Azalea Cruise Halong 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: Azalea Cruise Halong boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey 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 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 Ba Trai Dao area.
17h30: Returning Azalea Cruise Halong boat 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.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00: End of Day One program with Azalea Cruise in Halong Bay.
What’s included: English speaking guide on boat, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, Halong cruise.
Day 2 : Halong Bay tour – Hanoi.
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 Sang Toi cave is situated.
9h30: Return to Azalea Cruise Halong boat 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 Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.
14h00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Finish unforgettable Halong bay tour with TrekkingSapa.com. Good bye & see you in the next time! TrekkingSapa.com can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
What’s included: English speaking guide on boat, brunch, entrance fees, Halong cruise.
What is included in the tour cost :
- English speaking tour guide on boat
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay ( apply for 2 days 1 night)
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, ( 02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
- Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits),
- Fish fishing, Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Luxury cabin with A/C
- Day boat, Exploring Sung Sot cave
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, house wine and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral
- water in each cabin
- Services charge and taxes
What is not included in the tour cost :
- Shuttle bus Hanoi to Hai Phong and return
- Airfare, visa arrangements
- Beauty Spa Services & Massage
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Travel insurance
What to bring:
- Sun block
- Camera + Film
- Insect repellent
- Original Passport
- Wide brim hat
- Swimming costume for summer
- Sun glasses
- Proper shoes
- Warm clothes for winter
