Cruise name: Indochina Sail

Category: 5* standard

Duration: 2 days / 3 days

Itinerary: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi

Indochina Sails , are built in Vietnam, utilizing local materials and the handiwork of skilled shipbuilders, craftsmen and artists. As in the days of old they are built entirely of wood. The wood featured in the interiors is called “go huong”, which translates as aromatic wood, it is a highly durable and beautifully grained wood which adds to the rich and warm character of the boats.

2 Days – 1 Nights Program

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch)
11.30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30 Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Halong Bay.
13.00 Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.45 Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Đầu Người” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cổng Trời” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves). The kayaking option is $10.00 per person unless pre-booked.
15:45 Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop – Titop Island.
16.00 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17.00 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.15 Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45 Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00 End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong Bay (Brunch)
06.45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07.00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Transfer to Hanoi (not included). End of the trip.

3 Days – 2 Nights Program (Free Kayak)

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch)
08:00 The Shuttle Bus and our Tour Guide pick you up at your hotel to Ha Long Bay. You will take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay.(not included)
11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay / Ha Long Pier
12:15 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12:30 Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute toHalong Bay.
13:00 Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:45 Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Đầu Người” (head Island), “Con Rùa” (Turtle Island) and “Cổng Trời” (Heaven’s Gate Island) on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15:45 Return to the boat and sail for about 45 minutes to our second stop – the Bat Cave area.
16:00 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
17:00 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19:15 Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:45 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 21:00, board games and playing cards are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00-23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink –get one free (Wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00 End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
06:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:45 Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08:30 Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking, cave exploring and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and a set of dry clothes, and as there are different activities during the day bring both shoes (such as trainers) and flip-flops or sandals.
16:00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat.
18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area –anchor for overnight.
19:15 Deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner/
20:45 Evening activities include: Film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21:00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00-23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one – Get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).
23:00 End of Program for Day Two.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Brunch)
06:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:30 Arrive by boat at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07:45 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Ha Long pier.
09:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Transfer to Hanoi (not included). End of the trip.

* Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change, with or without prior notice, depending upon tide and weather conditions.

Price in USD per person in 2015

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

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