Itinerary

1. Halong Bay Cruise

   • 08.00: Meet your English-speaking Halong tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Timing 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM) for a private on-time trip. Please be ready in the above range time. Use the NEW EXPRESSWAY Hanoi-Haiphong-Halong in comfort and time-saving. On the way, you could see the local beauties by rice fields, road-side lifestyle, longest sea-cross bridge and the commercial shopping centre.

   • 10.50-11.15: Visit Pearl Workshop: Halong bay is famous for its floating pearl farm, the products for exporting. However, on one day tour, you would not have enough time to do it. So you could visit a workshop on land to see the process of pearl collecting and see craft-man create the jewels from pearl.

   • 11.45: Board the cruise. The bus will arrive at Tuan Chau marina, easily get on the Cruise on a private pier. Then the crew will serve you welcome drinks followed by a briefing by the Cruise Manager.

   • 12.40: Enjoy a nice set-menu lunch as the cruise makes its way through several islets.

   • Relax on the sundeck.

   • 14.00: Go to a water cave for kayaking, rowing a bamboo boat or just stay on board to relax as the boat slowly moves along providing you with breathtaking views. The boat will move to Hangluon (three tunnels) area.

   • 15.05: Leave the boat for an hour to explore Sung Sot (Surprising) cave, the core area of the Heritage site. This lesser-known cave is located on a remote island.

   • 16.15: Take a rest after a day full of activities and capture the sunset on the bay. During the break, you can savour a cup of tea, cocktails, fruits, and snacks (included).

   • 17.15: Disembark to get on the bus, taking the new expressway to return to Hanoi.

   • 18.15: Make a short stop for refreshments. (Only 5 minutes)

   • 19.30-20.00: Return to your hotel.