Day 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY  (Lunch & Dinner)

• 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.
• 2:15 Transfer to Orchid Premium by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
• 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
• 15:00 We progress to Dark and Bright Caves, the ideal place for you to get up and close to Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
• 17:00 Orchid Premium enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water.
• 18:00 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration, and 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 the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes 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.

• 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, and consult our sailors.
• 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
• 07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held 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 Orchid Premium at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Please note the Cruise Itinerary and Program may be subject to change without prior notice

• Round trip luxury limousine transfer Hanoi - Tuan Chau - Hanoi: USD40 per person
• Surcharge US$40 per person on Chrismas Eve (24th Dec), New Year Eve (31st Dec) and Lunar New Year (21st - 24th Jan)
• Charter cruise is available on request.

INCLUDES:

• ​English speaking in-house tour guide on boat
• All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (01 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch) for 2 days 1 night.
• Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Luxury cabin with A/C
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin

EXCLUDES:

• Round trip transfer Hanoi- Halong - Hanoi 
• Airfare, visa arrangements
• ​Beauty Spa Services & Massage
• Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sun block
• Camera + Film
• Insect repellent
• Original Passport
• Wide brim hat
• Swimming costume for summer
• Sun glass
• Proper shoes for cave sharing
• Warm clothes for winter