Ha Long Bay Cruises

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG (L/D)
Our guide will meet and pick you up at the hotel lobby then head to the stunningly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay.
Indochina Sails boarding time is at 12:15 pm. Upon boarding guests are greeted with a welcome drink and gather in the dining room for a comprehensive safety and boat orientation briefing followed by itinerary details. After the briefing and check in we have a bit of free time till lunch is served at 1:00pm. Lunch is a multi-course Vietnamese and Western set menu. Any and all dietary needs will be catered to.
During lunch we cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, cruising through the most beautiful and quiet area in Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay to visit Cua Van Fishing Village. Cua Van Floating Fishing Village is one of the largest fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.
Back on board after visiting the village there will be free time of about one and a half hours before the Cooking Demonstration on board will be held by our Chef and all the passengers could attend to this. During that time the chef will conduct a Cooking Demonstration showing the guests how we decorate and make some Vietnamese food which is traditional food in Vietnam. In addition we will have the first of our double happy hours from 18:00 till 19:00 during which time one free drink will be received for each one ordered. The dinner is served at 19:30pm. the dinner is a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of salads, seafood, meat dishes, seasonal fresh fruits and deserts.
After dinner guests can relax in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the second happy hour from 21:00 till 22:00. Board games and playing cards are available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.

DAY 2: HALONG – HANOI (B/L/D)
The next morning coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are on offer from 6:45. Tai Chi lessons are led by our tai chi master at 7:00 before we leave the boat at 7:45 for a walking tour of Titov Beach Island. About one hour is spent on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
Back on board it’s time for final packing and freshening up before enjoying a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles (Pho). After breakfast guests may relax in the dining room and lounge or on the deck enjoying the last Bay views before disembarkation at 11:00am then transfer to Hanoi and arrive around 16:00

Note: Please note that times are approximate and may vary. The itinerary may change when necessary

TOUR RATES INCLUDE:
- Ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
- All meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner 1 breakfast) mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in room
- Tax, service charge
- Insurance on board

TOUR RATES EXCLUDE:
- Any international airfare from/to Hanoi and airport tax and domestic airfare in Vietnam
- Visa entry Vietnam
- Kayaking (Ten dollars U.S. per person, when not pre-booked)
- All other services which are not mentioned above.
- Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
- Tips for guide, Travel insurance
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.