Itierary 3 days 2 nights
DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG – LUON CAVE ( B, L)
08.00- 8:30am : You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long (For guests booking Limousine Bus or shuttle bus only).
11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at No 12, Tuan Chau Marina, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure
12:00 Upon boarding Hera Classic Boutique Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave and Titop island.
Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave and Titop island.
14.30: Return to your room and prepare for swimming activities at Titop Island.
Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.
16h00: Hera Cruise will take you to Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.
You will be instructed to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.
17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE
19.30 Outdoor dinner. Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant
21.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as massage (subject to additional charge), herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area
DAY 2: HA LONG – LAN HA BAY BY DAY CRUISE (B,L,D)
08:30 Day boat pick up at Hera Cruise and depart from Titop area in HaLong bay
10:30 Transfer to Lan Ha bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Dark and Bright caves area for kayaking in an hour and a half
11:30 Lunch will be served on boat
12:30 Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes.
13:30 Boat return to HaLong bay to explore more land-scape
14:45 Visiting Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum for learning how to raise the farm, harvest pearls and its business about forty minutes
15:25 Back to the boat and transfer to the Hera Cruise
15:30 Back to Hera Cruise, you can take a rest or relax on the Sundeck and take some nice pictures of Halong Bay. You can also use foot soak basin and sauna room for free or enjoy a massage (subject to additional charge).
17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will join the Sunset party & cooking class while the ship heads towards shore. Guests can enjoy relaxing moments while drinking a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sun deck amidst wonderful views and beautiful sunsets. Halong Bay is quiet during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even quieter and more peaceful.
You will be instructed by our chef to make traditional Vietnamese drift cakes and then enjoy your own drift cakes.
17.30-18.30 Happy Hour – BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FREE
19:30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the sun deck (if the weather is favorable) or Lily’s Restaurant
21:30 After dinner, enjoy peaceful views of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also enjoy evening activities such as massage (surcharge), herbal foot bath in room (free) or enjoy music and some drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring breathtaking views of the Bay at night and squid fishing.
DAY 3: HA LONG – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B,L)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
06.30-07.00 Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes and fruits, Pho Vietnam, egg station.
07:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations that can’t be found anywhere else. The road to the mouth of Sung Sot cave is under the foliage. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.
08.30-09.30 Back on the ship, you can rest in your room, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos of Halong Bay
09:30 Check-out.
Please place your luggage outside the cabin and leave your room key at the front desk. Our staff will transfer your baggage to the waiting area.
10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and pay the bill if any.
11.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.