12:15 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, be welcomed aboard, and given a safety briefing. You will be taken on an 5 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which is renowned for its striking views. You will pass uninhabited islets and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying a mouth-watering Vietnamese lunch on board.
1:45 PM: Arrive at Bo Hon archipelago. You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with various shapes, before riding a kayak or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. You will visit Titov Island with its sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with a beautiful backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the paradise-like bay.
4:30 PM: Return to the local supplier’s base for afternoon tea before cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There will be a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music. Enjoy a fun group touring experience among world iconic natural scenery.
5:45 PM: Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
8:45 PM: Drop-off at your hotel/accommodation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Limousine bus transfer from hotel/accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay & return on the new highway
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- 2 bottles of water per person
- Welcome drink on board the boat
- Gourmet lunch (Vietnamese dishes)
- Afternoon tea with cakes
- All entrances fees
- Safety equipment on the boat
- Beverages
- Bamboo boat trip or kayaking
- Travel insurance, tax and service charges
- Tips for your guide
- Personal expenses
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Wheelchair users
• Please advise if you are vegetarian
• Umbrellas will be provided
• Kayaking/Bamboo boat is offered free to customers from now until June 30, 2019
• Please bring sunglasses, sun cream and bug repellent
• Wear comfortable shoes for trekking to the caves
• Please arrange your own travel insurance before the trip
• Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions
• A doctor and pharmacy will not be available on-board the boat
• The estimated time of arrival back in Hanoi at the end of the tour will be around 8:45 PM to 9:15 PM. If you need to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact your guide to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices.
• Cash will be needed to pay for personal expenses on the boat such as drinks and extra food
• Please bring a valid passport with any necessary visa requirements
• From December through March, you are advised to bring warm clothes
