DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.
12:15 Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a tender boat. Welcome guests onboard and enjoy our special homemade welcome drinks. Guests will be seated in our restaurant to receive a short cruise briefing & safety instructions.
13:00 Passengers will take lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
15:00 Head to Dark and Bright Cave, the ideal place to admire the beauty of Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
17:00 Orchid Cruises enter an open, sparsely populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Please enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water here.
18:00 Being back onboard, you may join a cooking demonstration, enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on sundeck and in the restaurant welcome you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00 Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY
06:30 The day starts early onboard with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant with a morning view of our bay’s landscape, then we continue our journey.
08:45 Boarding Orchid Cruises day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village. Cycling along the village (Optional electric car service is available) to enjoy the stunning landscape of Cat Ba’s rainforest and dark tunnels, witness the scenery of rice fields, visit the ancient houses, and experience the local life.
11:00 Return to the boat and enjoy lunch.
14:00 Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
17:00 Back on Orchid Cruises and you might join another cooking class.
It’s time to contemplate the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while having a few drinks during Happy Hour at our bar on the top deck.
19:15 Sumptuous Deluxe Dinner is served. Experience a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting – take the time to enjoy our delicious local food prepared and served to you by our lovely caterers.
21:30 It’s time to admire the beauty of the bay at night, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You can also try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, and we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00 Overnight on board.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay.
08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your cruise with us.
14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
