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Highlights:
- Take in all the must-see attractions in the capital city of Hanoi
- Further explore the villages in the Red River Delta
- Embark on a 3-day cruise in Halong Bay- the World Natural Heritage site with the Au Co Luxury Cruise
- Have lunch at a restaurant fitted out as if it is a small museum of 1976-86 period with various objects once common in people’s lives
- Interact more with local people through a private folk song performance
TRIP IN DETAILS
Meals:
Accommodation:
Hotel
Transportation:
Private vehicle
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel
Transportation:
Private vehicle
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
Hotel
Transportation:
Private vehicle
Meals:
Breakfast, Home Lunch
Accommodation:
Hotel
Transportation:
Private vehicle
The first day of your cruise provides an introduction to the amazing scenery of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Cruising through Halong Bay will literally take your breath away. Depart from Tuan Chau, meet the on board team and receive a safety briefing. Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while the Au Co cruises leisurely towards to Lan Ha Bay area. Enjoy your time at Three Peaches Beach (Ba Trai Dao) for swimming in the emerald waters and other recreational activities on the beach.
Back to the Au Co to join a Cooking demonstration then enjoy Happy Hour with “Buy One Get One Free”: Beer, House wine (by the glass), Soft drinks, Long drinks, Cocktails… Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. After that, you could relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or enjoy squid fishing from the main deck with crew members. The boat will anchor for the night in a peaceful location.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Overnight Cruises
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat
Start the day with Tai Chi – physical movements designed for relaxation, balance and health – on the sundeck of the boat while enjoying the panorama.
After breakfast, take a short guided tour to visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave – one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Then, come back to the boad and take a tour of the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room. After that, savour a delicious lunch in the Halong Restaurant while the ship cruises towards Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island for a guided biking or hiking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit of the Au Co Organic Farm. Another option for visiting the island and the organic farm is to use the electric cart service available (at a bit of extra cost). After that, kayak and swim in Viet Hai Lagoon.
Back to The Au Co to enjoy an extended Happy Hour for two hours (drinks at half-price). Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor. The day ends with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck. Last but not least for the day, join our kitchen staff for a fun fruit carving sessions.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Overnight Cruises
Transportation:
Boat
Halong Bay, designated a UNESCO world heritage site for its limestone rock formations, is home to about 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and sizes, creating a truly breath-taking seascape. Halong Bay is also attractive for beautiful beaches on the small islands. Awake early and join the Tai Chi session on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while the Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.
After breakfast on board, visit the Vung Vieng by rowing traditional bamboo boats for about an 01 hour. Then, go back onboard to prepare for check out: your bags must be put in the corridor. You can also join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony. Finally, the ship disembarks in Tuan Chau and return to Hanoi.
Meals:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
None
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
Meals:
6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Home Lunch, 2 Dinners 
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation:
7 NightsWHAT'S INCLUDED
- 04 night accommodation in Deluxe Hanoi View room at Intercontinental hotel***** with daily breakfast (check in at 2 pm and check out at noontime)
- 02 nights cruise on board The Au Co***** with sightseeing in Grand Deluxe Twin cabin
- Airport transfer in & out by private 4 seater car with aircon (2 ways)
- Aircon sharing shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
- 3 lunches, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts on board and 2 lunches, 1 dinner in Hanoi
- 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
- COMPLIMENTARY
• Kayaking in Halong Bay
• Biking tour in Cat Ba Island
• Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board
• Tai Chi exercise in the morning on board
• Vietnamese tea introduction on board
HOTEL LIST
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- All international flight tickets
- 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
- Supplement for two-way transfers by 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
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