DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (L, D)

08:45: Our shuttle bus will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre. Drive to Halong City. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta countryside.

09:45 :Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes.

11:30 :Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge

Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise

12:00: Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12:30: Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island.

15:00-15:30: Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can with yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.

16:30: Visiting the beautiful TiTop beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of TiTop beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.

17:30: Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

18:30 : Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay. 

19:30- 23:00: Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.

23:00: End of Program for Day One.Overnight on board.

DAY 2: HA LONG BAY – HANOI(B,Br)

06:00- 06:30: The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

06:30 -8:00: Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.

8:00- 9:00: Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

9:00- 9:30: Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.

10:00-10:30: Have a  brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.

11:30: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew.

12:00: Return to Hanoi by bus

15:30-16:00:Arrive in Hanoi