Cruise’s name: Albatross Cruise

Category: 3* standard

Duration: 2 days / 3 days

Itinerary: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi 

Introduction:

Halong Bay, “the bay where the dragon descends into the sea”, is a spectacular seascape in the Gulf of Tonkin. More than 2,000 islands, islets and limestone formations rise from the emerald waters, remarkably shaped by wind and waves. Founded in 2011, we have been operating a fleet of 3 newly built wooden junks: Aurora, Luxe Aurora and Albatross Cruises.Newly launched in 2013, The Albatross Cruises is combined the charm and great comfort with traditional style junks. Our staff is trained to provide the best possible service to our passengers at all times. The relaxed and welcoming manner of our hospitality creates an atmosphere in which our guests feel that they are at home away from home.What better way to experience the natural beauty and spectacular seascape of this UNESCO World Heritage site than on board the Albatross Cruises! 

Itinerary

2 days 1 night

DAY 01:  HANOI – HALONG BAY – ALBATROSS CRUISE (L, D)

08:00: Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi, then transferred to Halong Bay with 15 minute break en route.

08:00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.

11:45 – 12:00:  Get aboard Albatross Cruise

12:00:  Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in your cabin.

12:00:  Depart to Halong Bay.

13:30:  Have lunch on boat, and you will be satisfied by many kinds of seafood

14:30:  Cruise through the emerald water between the limestone outcrops and long corridors. En route, you have chances to sightsee many beauty spots of the world natural heritage including Fighting Cock islet, Incense Urn islet, Finger Island, Toad islet, dog islet, Dragon, Horse Neck, Buffalo Head islet and many other strange shape islands. Especially, you will be cruised to explore the mystery of Sung Sot Cave (the cave of Surprise),

16:00:  Cruise to Titop beach, swimming (if the weather permitted), walking up to the top of Titop for a spectacular view to the bay, kayaking before having dinner in the romantic sunset.

19:00:  Get free time, enjoy fresh seafood dinner and you can take part in cuttlefish contest and enjoy fresh cuttlefish.

20:00:  Join some activities organized on boat like dancing, karaoke…

22:00:  Spend a wonderful night on Albatross cruise in a cabin suite 

DAY 02:  HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)
06:00:  Enjoying Ha Long Bay’s sunrise.

07:00:  Have some coffee and a tasty breakfast.

08:00:  Cruise towards Bai Tu Long Bay for pristine scenery, stop for breathtaking swimming (If permit time).

10:30: Cruise back to Halong City.

12:00:  Arrive at the wharf. Get on shuttle bus back to Hanoi.

13:00:  Road trip back to Hanoi with stop-over in Hai Duong province.

16:30:  Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends. 

3 days 2 nights

DAY 01:  HANOI – HALONG BAY – ALBATROSS CRUISE (L, D)

08:00: Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi, then transferred to Halong Bay with 15 minute break en route.

11:30:  Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.

11:45 – 12:00:  Get aboard Albatross Cruise

12:00:  Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in your cabin.

12:15:  Depart to Halong Bay.

13:30:  Have lunch on boat, and you will be satisfied by many kinds of seafood.

14:30:  Cruise through the emerald water between the limestone outcrops and long corridors. En route, you have chances to sightsee many beauty spots of the world natural heritage including Fighting Cock islet, Incense Urn islet, Finger Island, Toad islet, dog islet, Dragon, Horse Neck, Buffalo Head islet and many other strange shape islands. Especially, you will be cruised to explore the mystery of Sung Sot Cave (the cave of Surprise),

16:00:  Cruise to Titop beach, swimming (if the weather permitted), walking up to the top of Titop for a spectacular view to the bay, kayaking before having dinner in the romantic sunset.

19:00:  Get free time, enjoy fresh seafood dinner and you can take part in cuttlefish contest and enjoy fresh cuttlefish.

20:00:  Join some activities organized on boat like dancing, karaoke…

22:00:  Spend a wonderful night on Albatross cruise in a cabin suite. 

DAY 02:  HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – MONKEY ISLAND (B, L, D)
06:00:  Enjoy Ha Long Bay’s sunrise.

07:00:  Have some coffee and a tasty breakfast.

08:00:  We cruise to Cat Ba Island, from Gia Luan Dock.

08:30: Our bus will take you to the National Park which is home of 32 different types of mammals and more than 2000 species of flora. Take a short trek through the forest and climb up the Ngu Lam Mountain. From the peak of the mountain you can see the whole landscapes of Cat Ba Island.

12:00:  Bus takes you to Beo Harbour and get on boat for Monkey Island, have lunch, do kayaking and swimming.

19:00:  Enjoy dinner and spend one night in Bungalow and admire thousand stars at night. Free time at night!

Extra service: in the evening (21h00 -23h00): Fishing. The small boat takes you from Monkey Island to “Giuoc” islet. You have two hours for fishing in the Lan Ha bay. Provided: fishing – rod and shrimp. 

DAY 03:  HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

07:30: Have a breakfast, check out the room, the boat will transfer you to Cat ba town, and you have 30 minutes to discover the small town of Catba island.

08:30:  Bus takes you to Gia Luan pier and get on boat back to Halong bay. The boat will go another way – through amazing islets amid dramatic natural scenery, take photos of Fighting Cock Islet, Cho Da Islet, Dinh Lu Huong Islet, and Fishing Villages…

11:00:  Have Lunch on boat on the way back to the peer.

12:00:  Arrive at the wharf.

13:00:  Road trip back to Hanoi with stop-over in Hai Duong province.

16:30:  Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.

Cruise Price:  (Price in us dollars) 

Includes

• Return private car or van transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (see our quotation at EXTRA SERVICE Item)

• Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
• English speaking guide on board junk
• Entrance fees
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 02 Lunch, 01 Dinner, and 01 Breakfast)
• Kayaking services
• Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Service fees + taxes
• Insurance on board 

Excludes

•  Airfares and departure taxes
•   Visa, passport or vaccination costs
•   Other meals not specified in the itinerary
•   Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities. 

Child Policy

•   For child under 4 years old in parent’s room and using existing bedding (maximum 01 child per cabin and child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults).
•   For child between 4 – 11 years old: 40% of the cabin rate (sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults, limiting to one child per cabin only). Two children below 11 sharing a private cabin are charged 75% of full cabin rate (Twin Cabin).
•   For an adult or a child from 12 + years old up must sole occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate. 

Extra Service (Transportation: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi)

• Private Car (7seats) : US$ 150 per car
• Private Van (16seats) : US$ 160 per van

 For more information on this tour, please contact us at: 
– Head Office: Suite 706, No.142 Le Duan Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
– Email: contact@welcomevietnamtours.com
– Cell phone: (+84).98.62.62.566
– Phone: (+84) .4. 22 42 13 52 – (+84) 4.62 53 60 22
We are always at your disposal and will contact you by phone or email within 24-48 hours