Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L, D)
8h00:
Our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel or private address and
then transfer to Halong city. On the haft way, you have a short break around 20
minutes at Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese
handicraft products such as lacquer wares, paintings, sculptures, embroideries,
clothing etc, made by Hai Duong inhabitants and children war victims. After
that, we go straight to Halong city.
12h30: Arrive Halong Bay, Welcome aboard with drinks. Checking in and setting
sail through the mysterious bay whilst an exquisite lunch is served in a
relaxing ambiance. Our cruise sails amongst natural rock formations of
picturesque beauty; boasting views of the UNESCO World Heritage unique seascape
of Halong Bay, offering an opportunity to admire a collection of sculpted islets
with amazing shapes resembling: Fighting Cock islet, Human heads islet, Swans
islet, Toads, Finger islet and Rocky Dog islet
14h30: Visiting Ba Hang (three caves area) floating village by local rowing boat
- one of 4 fishing villages serving major tourist attractions in Halong Bay,
located in the region of well-known three caves, next to Thien Cung (heaven)
grotto, Dau Go grotto ... only with about 50 families spending their whole lives
here. Excursion to floating village: Taking a rowing boat by a local woman and
visiting the floating villages of fishing folk that will provide you with a
unique cultural insight of warm and friendly people of the sea who have lived
their whole lives aboard tiny bamboo boat.
16h00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets for
swimming, kayaking to visit Luon cave, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high
dangerous stone walls. Exploring by kayak: After a lesson with our expert on how
to paddle safely, you will kayak a maze of incredible rock formations rising
majestically from green water, every turn will bring you new surprise. Secret
passages leading to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves with a unique
ecosystem, getting close to sea creatures and coral reef.
17h00: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and
fresh fruits. At this time, our guide also takes this chance to share more about
local peoples living and customs.
17h30: Join Cooking demonstration.You will be guided by our chef step by step
how to make a Vietnamese traditional cuisine. This is a very great chance for
you to know about their daily life in Northern of Vietnam and understand more
Vietnamese ingredients and its substitution that we use for our cooking class on
the boat.
19h30: Dinner is served in the restaurant. A perfect moment for talking with
friends and having a discussion on the next days exploration.
21h00: Relaxing at your cabin or trying squid fishing with the Royal crew,
watching a movie, having a drink at the bar, internet access or playing exciting
games. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Kayaking in Bai Tu
Long bay (B,
L, D)
7h30:
Breakfast, coffee and tea served
8h30: Transfer by tender to smaller boat to visit the pearl village - directly
witnessed the pearl breeding, admire the pearl products will be speccial
souvenirs for your friends. Then, explore Day and Night cave. Guided kayaking,
swimming, a pristine natural cave lapped by the turquoise water.
12h00: Lunch is served on the small boat while cruising another part of Halong
bay.
14h00: Rowing small bamboo boat to vistit Van Gia floating village where you
have chance to see the real daily life of fishermen.
15h30: Visit Soisim island- an soil island 400 m away from Ti Top Island with
many ancient trees suitable for Short trek to the top, and from there, you will
have an overview of Halong bay, Baitulong bay and Halong city.
16h30: Return to Royal Heritage cruise, take time to refresh and relax
17h00: Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and
fresh fruits
17h30: Join Cooking demonstration. Another chance to enjoy our Vietnamese
traditional cuisines under our chefs guide and you can do yourselves, which will
be small surprise for your relatives and friends when you come back.
19h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant.
21h00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a
drink at the bar, internet access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay cruise -
Hanoi (B,
L)
7h30:
Light Breakfast, coffee and tea served, while sailing to Sung Sot cave
8h30: Drop anchor to explore Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave) - one of the
largest and the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, regarded as an Opera
theatre on Ha Long Bay with 3 main chambers covering an area of over 10,000 sq.m.
9h30: Back to Royal boat, relax before checking out
09h45 11h15: Buffet Lunch will be served on board whilst the Cruiser keeps on
its route through the Bay back to Ha Long City.
12h00: Disembark at the harbor, Halong city. Take our shuttle bus to return to
Hanoi
16h30: Arrival back at your hotel or home.
Includes
- Welcome drink, lunch, dinner & buffet brunch
- Entrance
fee to the world heritage site
- Visit ticket, kayaking
- Two nights
accommodation on boat with A/C, hot water & shower
- English or French guide
on board
- Shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Excludes
- Tips, extras and other services not mentioned in the tour
above
- Travel insurance
- Telephone, Drinks, laundry, personal expense.
Child rate:
- Child under 2 years old: Free of charges
- Child from 2 to 12 years old
with extra-bed requested if sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults: Charged of
75% of the adult rate
- Child from 2 to 12 years old without extra-bed
requested if sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults : Charged of 50% of the
adult rate
- Upgrade to a private car or van (7 or 16 seater van) : - US$
100/ round trip
Price in USD per person
| Cabin Category |
2 persons |
Single Sup |
| Deluxe |
198 |
|
| Suite |
|
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