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Starts in/Finishes in: Hanoi/Hanoi
Highlights:
- Enjoy one hour of Vietnamese body massage at Santal Spa
- Embark on a 2-night cruise in the Natural Wonder of Halong Bay with the delightful Auco Cruise
TRIP IN DETAILS
Upon arrival in Hanoi, pick up by driver and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Meals:
Accommodation:
Best Western Premier Indochine Palace
EdenStar Saigon Hotel & Spa
Four Seasons Resort
Hotel
Transportation:
Private vehicle
Discover the most charming city in Asia on your own
Enjoy one hour of Vietnamese body massage at Santal Spa next to the hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel
Transportation:
08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from your hotel to Halong Bay
12.30 Embarkation and check-in. Au Co Cruise departs toward Gia Luan, Cat Ba Island13.00 Lunch on Board
15.00 Excursions in Cat Ba Island, visiting Cat Ba National Park, Chinese Hospital Cave and Friench Cannon Hills
17.00 Back to the boat. Cruising toward Lom Bo Islet for overnight. Swimming, Kayaking at anchorage.
19.30 Dinner on board. Overnight near Lom Bo area.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Overnight Cruises
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat
06.30 Tai Chi lessons on Board.
07.00 Breakfast in the restaurant. Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay.
08.30 Excursions & Biking in National Park in Viet Hai Village
11.00 Return to The Au Co Cruise and cruise to Ba Trai Dao Beach
11.30 Swimming and kayaking by the beach.
12.30 Lunch on Board. The Au Co cruises toward Bai Tu Long passing Cua Van Fishing Village
14.30 Visit Vung Vieng Fishing village by rowing boat then swim, kayak and snorkel at nearby beach if time permits.
17.00 Depart to Ho Dong Tien. Cooking demonstration and sunset cocktails on board.
19.30 BBQ dinner on board. Overnight near Ho Dong Tien area.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Overnight Cruises
Transportation:
Boat
06.30 Tai Chi lessons on Board and cruising.
07.30 Breakfast in the restaurant.
08.30 Visit Sung Sot Grotto.
09.30 Brunch and check-out
10.30 Disembarkation. End of service 15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi. Private transfer to the airport for your onward journey. End of service
Meals:
Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation:
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat
PRICE GUIDE & NOTES
From: US$ per person for a private tour of minimum 4 guests traveling together
Valid till October 31, 2024
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 02 night accommodation in 01 Deluxe Double room at Sheraton Hanoi hotel with daily breakfast (check in at 2 pm and check out at noontime) www.thesheratonhanoi.com
- 02 nights cruise on board The Au Co with sightseeing in 01 Grand Deluxe cabin
- Airport transfer in & out by private 7 seater car with aircon (2 ways)
- Aircon sharing shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
- 3 lunches, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts on board
- 1 hour of traditional Vietnamese massage at Santal Spa next to the Sheraton (www.santalgroup.com)
- 1 hour body massage on boat
- All entrance fees as program
- 01 bottle of mineral water per person per day on bus and in room
- Water puppet tickets on Day 2
- VAT and other taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Airfares (international and domestic)
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Beverage
- Visas to Vietnam (if any)
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Tips
- Early check in or late check out
- Private car Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Insurances
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- Peak season surcharges (if any)
- Anything not clearly mentioned in the inclusions