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Day 1:
Hanoi - Explore Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
07:45 - 08:30 | Pickup Time
Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi's Old
Quarter and depart for Halong Bay (applicable for
guests who have booked the Limousine or shuttle bus
service)
11:30 - 12:00 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Port
12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
Transfer to the Amanda Luxury Cruise via a tender
boat, taking approximately 30-45 minutes.
Guests are welcomed with a welcome drink, and our
cruise manager will introduce the safety policies
and detailed itinerary of the trip.
12:30 | Transfer to Amanda Luxury Cruise
Lunch is served as the Amanda Luxury Cruise sails
into Lan Ha Bay, a lesser-known extension of Halong
Bay. The cruise will pass by famous landmarks such
as Finger Islet, Candle Islet, and thousands of
uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau Area
Our cruise will take you to visit "Tra Bau" to
experience kayaking and swimming, exploring the Tra
Bau area, a famous filming location for the movie
"Kong: Skull Island" in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00 - 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class
Guests return to the Amanda Luxury Cruise to
participate in two activities: Sunset Party &
Cooking Class. Enjoy relaxing moments sipping
traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck
in a wonderful natural setting and watch the sunset
with the "HAPPY HOUR" program. Buy 2 get 1 free
drinks. The chef will guide guests in making
traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, after which
guests can enjoy the dishes they have prepared
themselves.
19:00 | Gala Dinner on the Sundeck (weather
permitting)
Guests will enjoy a local cuisine dinner with
candles and flowers on the ship's deck (weather
permitting).
20:00 - 23:00: Special Activities
After dinner, guests will enjoy the peaceful scenery
of Lan Ha Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also
participate in evening activities such as bamboo
dancing, the "Footsteps of Heritage" ethnic fashion
show, and enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar (additional
charge), herbal foot soaking (free 1 foot soak
package per room), and massage (additional charge)
or participate in squid fishing programs on the
tender. The boat anchors in a quiet area for
overnight stay
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Cat Ba
Island
06:15 | Tai Chi Class
This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the
peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on
the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up
between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with
advice from our staff.
06:30 - 07:15 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the
Restaurant
Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with
tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the
next sightseeing point.
08:30 | Explore Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay
A small boat picks up guests to travel through Lan
Ha Bay to Viet Hai village dock. Cycle a short
distance of about 5km to Viet Hai village - a small
village nestled in the old forest, surrounded by
high mountains of Cat Ba National Park. This area
has become popular with foreign tourists but still
hasn't attracted mass tourism, so it remains very
pristine. If you don't like cycling, you can take an
electric car.
12:00 | Enjoy Lunch
The boat anchors at a beautiful and quiet spot for
lunch.
13:00 - 14:00 | Kayaking around Tai Queo Cave Area
Guests will kayak with the guide around Tai Queo
Cave area, a cave that goes through the limestone
mountain to reach a lake surrounded by limestone
mountains, likened to the "Dragon's Eye."
14:00 - 14:30 | Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Area
The boat moves to Ba Trai Dao Beach. Guests are free
to swim in this clean and beautiful area.
16:00 - 16:30 | Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise
Enjoy fun moments on the sundeck, savoring a plate
of fresh fruits on the way through the overnight
area of large cruises at Tra Bau.
Guests will experience swimming in the four-season
pool located at the bow on the 2nd floor or use the
free sauna service for guests on the 3-day 2-night
program.
17:00 - 18:00 | Sunset Party, Cooking Class
Return to the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise and relax
on the boat. It's sunset time in Lan Ha Bay. There's
something magical about the sunset - not just the
colors but also the feeling, the atmosphere, the
temperature. How you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy
the "Sunset Party" and "HAPPY HOUR" Buy 2 get 1
drink.
The cooking presentation is an onboard activity that
helps passengers not only enjoy exquisite cuisine
but also learn more about Vietnamese cooking
culture. The ship's chef will instruct and guide you
on how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes like
spring rolls and enjoy the dishes you make.
19:00 | Gala Dinner on the Sundeck
Enjoy delicious local dishes prepared and served by
our excellent onboard service team, and enjoy the
night scenery on Lan Ha Bay.
20:00 - 23:00 | Special Activities
After dinner, guests will enjoy the peaceful scenery
of the bay at night on the deck. Guests can also
participate in evening activities such as herbal
foot soaking (free), bamboo dancing, the "Footsteps
of Heritage" ethnic fashion show, and enjoy drinks
at the Sky Bar (additional charge) and massage
(additional charge), admire the peaceful scenery of
Lan Ha Bay at night, and participate in squid
fishing programs on the tender. The boat anchors in
a quiet area for overnight stay.
Day 3 Quan Y Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay -
Hanoi
06:15 | Tai Chi Class
This is the perfect time to recharge and enjoy the
peaceful beauty of the bay with a Tai Chi session on
the deck. If you want to catch the sunrise, wake up
between 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, with
advice from our staff.
06:30 - 07:00 | Enjoy a Light Breakfast at the
Restaurant
Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant area with
tea, coffee, and pastries as the cruise moves to the
next sightseeing point.
07:15 | Depart for Quan Y Cave
Transfer by tender to Gia Luan Pier, then take a
20-minute car ride to Quan Y Cave.
08:00 | Explore Quan Y Cave
Quan Y Cave is a special structure, both a
historical relic and a mark of a glorious wartime
period. Built inside a limestone mountain, the cave
was once a secret field hospital during the
resistance against the US, fully equipped with
treatment rooms, recovery areas, and even a cinema
for wounded soldiers.
09:00 | Return to the Ship
09:30 | Check-out Procedures
09:45 | Enjoy an Early Lunch at the Restaurant
Guests enjoy a buffet early lunch at the 2nd-floor
restaurant and settle any additional charges if
applicable.
10:45 - 11:30 | Return to Tuan Chau Port
The tender will take guests back to Waiting Lounge
No. 12 at Tuan Chau Pier. The ship docks. Guests can
use the cycling service to explore Tuan Chau Island
(applicable for guests using the shuttle bus) after
completing check-out procedures at the waiting
lounge.
15:00 - 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
- Tour Includes:
- Transfers round trip by deluxe bus
- 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
| Price: is quoted in US dollars per person |
| Double/Twin cabin |
Single cabin |
| 280 |
450 |
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