DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG (L, D)

08-08.30: The  Driver will pick you up at your hotel

12:00 Receptionists welcome guests at the Ha Long International Harbor.

12:30 Captain welcomes guests to cruise by tender. Check in on the cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check in the cabin.

12:45 Leaving  Long International harbor, discover the Halong Bay – a natural wonder of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights by limestone karsts…

14:45 Cruises stop at Bo Nau cave, the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov, the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island.

On top of the mountain, you can see a corner of the magical Halong Bay…

17:00 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck.

18:00-19:00 HAPPY HOUR – Buy 1 drink, get 1 free (wine excluded)

18:30 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration

19:00 Have a set menu dinner

20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment, mini games (in the dining room); squid fishing, and massage (contact with Cruise manager for service price)

 

DAY 2: HALONG – NINHBINH(B,L)

06:00 Morning call (if you request).

06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00 Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant.

Enjoy your trip on our Cruise!

07:30 Visit Luon cave by kayak – one of the caves open to the beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luon cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person).

09:00 Then come back to the Athena cruise, relax, and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks at Ha Long International Harbor.

09:30 Check out the cabin. Enjoy the brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).

10:45 Transfer by tender back to Halong Bay International Harbor and disembarkation.

Transfer to Ninh Binh by car.