DAY 1: HANOI - HA LONG BAY (L/D)
8:00 – 8:30: From Ha Noi, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in old quarter area to get to the TuanChau Marina via the new Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway.
11:45: Arrive at Au Co Center, located within the Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers.
12:15: Board The Au Co and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
13:00: Enjoy lunch as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock Islet, Titop Islet, and Human head Islet.
14:45: Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village – a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café for a drink and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” &“Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
16:15: Bid farewell to the Viet Hai village and return to where the ship anchors. Cool off with a swim in the emerald lagoon around Viet Hai pier.
17:00: Return to the boat to freshen up as the boat cruises toward the anchor point.
17:30: Participate in a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while enjoying the Happy Hour promotion on a selection of drinks.
19:15 : Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant.
21:00: The evening is at leisure to sip cocktails on the sundeck or enjoy squid fishing after dinner on the main deck. Retire to your cabin for a good night's sleep.
DAY 2: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B/Br)
06:15: Rejuvenate the body and mind with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson during sunrise on the sundeck as complimentary tea and coffee are served.
06:50: A light breakfast is served in the restaurant. The boat cruises towards the center of Halong Bay.
07:20: Kayak around the Trinh Nu area or visit Trinh Nu Cave - one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay covering an area of 2,000m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
08:20: Return to The Au Co and prepare to checkout.
09:00: Enjoy a buffet brunch in Halong Restaurant as the ship leisurely cruises
back to the harbor, passing Ngon Tay Islet.
10:30: Disembark from the boat at Tuan Chau International Marina.
End of trip!
Have a great trip with Asian Discovery Travel.
