Swan Cruise Halong Bay

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY - BAI TU LONG BAY - CAP LA ISLAND

Morning

- 8:00 - 8:30: A shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Halong Bay

- Arrive at Swan office, Ha Long International Cruise Port

- Process the check-in procedure and you will be transferred to Swan Cruise by tender

- Enjoy your welcome drink while the cruise staff and safety instructions are introduced

- Check-in your cabin

- Buffet lunch will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay

Afternoon

- Discover the scenic seascape of the Cong Do area

- Kayak in Cap La Island to the hidden karst and breathtaking nature, enjoy swimming and relaxing

- Return to Swan cruise to enjoy a sunset party at Happy Hour in all cruise bars

- Anchor overnight at the tranquil area

Night

- Dinner will be served at a restaurant

- Enjoy nightlife activities: family board games, Vietnamese puzzle games, squid fishing, or just have a cocktail and enjoy the evening onboard

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Swan Cruise

Activities:

- Kayaking or swimming at Cap La Island

- Night squid fishing

- Family board games

- Enjoy cocktails at the bar

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON - HALONG PORT - HANOI

Morning

- Start a new day with a Tai Chi session to awaken your mind and body

- Enjoy a light breakfast in Western and Vietnamese styles

- Heading to the Thien Canh Son Cave for cavern discovery and magnificent sightseeing

- Return the cruise, pack your luggage and process check out procedure

- Join a cooking demonstration to learn a simple Vietnamese recipe - Spring Rolls that Gordon Ramsey used to guide

- Have Vietnamese traditional lunch while the cruise back to the pier

Afternoon

- Back to the port and disembark

- A luxury shuttle bus will pick you up and head back to Hanoi

- Arrive in Hanoi at around 16:00. End of your trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: NA

Activities:

- Do Tai Chi exercise

- Visit Ao Ech Area

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

Morning:

Get picked up from your hotel (in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and not included in cabin price). Pick up time is between 8:30 - 9:00 am. Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long. The road trip takes around 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, passengers will be welcomed by hospitable staff at Orchid Cruise’s lounge. After enjoying a special cup of tea, around 12.15pm, Orchid tender will transfer tourists to the main boat Orchid Cruise.

Afternoon:

After check-in onboard, you will receive cruise briefing and safety instruction. Lunch will be served in the luxury restaurant on board - as you savour the exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisines, the cruise will slowly head pass beautiful islets in Halong Bay such as Da Chong, Con Vit, and Gia Luan.

Our stop today is at Dark - Bright Cave, a part of Cat Ba National Park. You will also have an opportunity to swim in the crystal water of Tra Bau Area.

Later return to our cruise to watch the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Cooking demonstration will be held on board, or enjoy our happy hour at our Bar.

Evening:

Around 7:15pm, dinner will be served. Then, you can take a rest in your own room after a long day of interesting activities, enjoy the seascape of the Bay at night or if you are into socializing, take a climb up on the top deck, try squid fishing, or watch a movie in the restaurant.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay exploration

Morning:

Only early birds can enjoy the splendid beauty of Lan Ha Bay at sunrise and participate in Tai Chi lesson. After enjoying breakfast, passengers will move to smaller boats which will take you to visit Viet Hai Fishing Village. You will cycle along the village (or use an electric car) to explore the daily life of its fishermen. At 12:00am, lunch will be served.

Afternoon:

In the afternoon, Orchid Cruise will bring tourists to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach where you can unwind on the pristine sandy beach, kayak or swim. At 5:00pm, passengers will return to the main boat for resting and enjoying the seascape.

Evening:

Dinner will be served around 7:15pm. After that, tourists can enjoy their free time onboard: admiring Halong Bay beauty on the sundeck, sipping a drink and making new friends at the cruise’s luxury bar, watching a movie, or trying squid fishing with staff.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Morning:

Early risers can enjoy the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay in the early morning and take part in Tai Chi class. After eating breakfast, tourists will be transferred by canoes to explore the Frog Pond area with time for swimming/ kayaking. At 8:30am, tourists will be back on Orchid Cruise for a check-out schedule. A delightful brunch will be catered at 10:00 am. Around 11:30am, the cruise returns to Tuan Chau Marina, tourists disembark and say goodbye to the cruise. Our shuttle bus will transfer you back to Hanoi. Trip ends.