HANOI - HALONG BAY
Transfer van het hotel in Hanoi naar de haven van Halong Bay waar u aan boord gaat van dit unieke schip. Vertrek van de cruise. Het landschap van Halong Bay is op z'n minst spectaculair te noemen. In de smaragdgroene tot azuurblauwe zee bevinden zich zover het oog reikt, eilandjes en kalkstenen rotsformaties. De baai is erkend als UNESCO werelderfgoed. Bai Tu Long Bay ligt ten noordoosten van Halong, is minder bekend en druk, maar zonder twijfel even mooi! De baai omvat het Bai Tu Long National Park en is net als Halong Bay een gebied dat zowel ter land als ter zee wordt beschermd door de lokale overheid.
HANOI – HALONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND
08:15 – 08:45 Pick up: The driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or at our cruise waiting lounge (if you have booked the shuttle with us). The journey time to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours.
09:50 Comfort Stop: A short break on route for refreshments (about 20 minutes).
11:30 – 11:45 Welcome: Arrive at the Halong International harbor (Sun Harbor) – Halong City. The satff will warmly welcome you at the Essence Grand Superyacht waiting lounge.
12:00 – 12:15 Embark – Cruise briefing – Check-in Essence Grand Superyacht: Once on board, enjoy a welcome drink at Cloud Nine restaurant during the cruise briefing. Check-in to your luxury spacious suite.
13:00 Lunch – Cloud Nine restaurant: Lunch will be served at Cloud Nine restaurant while cruising among thousands of islands and islets of stunning Halong Bay.
14:30 – 15:15 Luon cave – Kayaking or Bamboo boat ride: Visit Luon Cave, a hidden lagoon ideal for kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. Or if you prefer you can paddle leisurely around the lagoon in a bamboo boat. A chance to see the incredible karst formations of the bay close-up.
15:30 – 16:30 Titop island – Climbing or Swimming: Your next stop is Titop island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop island is another not-to-be missed activity. Climb the 400 steep steps to see the scale and majesty of Halong Bay from a height of 100 meters.
14:30 – 17:30 If you prefer to stay on board, you can simply relax in your comfy suite or take part in the various onboard services and activities: La Spa (spa and massage), swimming pool, pool bar, cigar club, poker, 3D golf simulator, billiards and table soccer, library, and kid’s club.
17:30 Sunset & Happy Hour time: Halong Bay has been rated as one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Asia. You can enjoy the best moments of the day at our Lighthouse Sky Bar as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying cocktails and a cooking demonstration.
19:00 Dinner at Cloud Nine Restaurant: Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine. After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at La Spa; try some squid fishing or spend time with your fellow companions at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, sky bar or the pool bar.
- lunch & diner
BAI TU LONG BAI
Vervolg van de cruise in de baai van Bai Tu Long.
BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE
05:30 – 06:00 Amazing sunrise time: Watch the sun rise over Halong Bay.
06:15 Tai Chi on Sundeck: Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work-out in the gym.
06:45 Light Breakfast: A light breakfast will be served in Cloud Nine restaurant.
08:00 A morning cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay: Our transfer boat will pick you up for a morning cruise to Thien Canh Son cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.
10:30 Excursion to Thien Canh Son Cave: Visit the Thien Canh Son Cave area and enjoy the view of Bai Tu Long Bay. After exploring the cave, you can relax on the white sandy beach or go kayaking to explore Cong Do island.
12:30 Lunch time: Lunch on board the transfer boat while cruising the Vung Ha area.
13:45 – 14:45 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic rowing boat; a chance to meet and interact with the local villagers and learn about their lives and the community.
14:45 – 16:15 Cruise back: Cruise back by transfer boat to the ship for an ultimate relaxation and entertainment
17:30 Sunset & Happy hour time: You can enjoy the best moments of the day at our Lighthouse Sky Bar as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying cocktails and a cooking demonstration .
19:00 Dinner at Cloud Nine Restaurant: Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine. After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at La Spa; try some squid fishing or spend time with your fellow companions at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, sky bar or the pool bar.
- ontbijt, lunch & diner
HALONG BAY - HANOI
Vervolg van de cruise. Rond de middag ontscheping en transfer naar het hotel in Hanoi.
HALONG BAY – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI
05:30 – 06:00 Amazing sunrise time: Watch the sun rise over Halong Bay.
06:15 Tai Chi on Sundeck: Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work-out in the gym.
06:45 Light Breakfast: A light breakfast will be served at Cloud Nine restaurant.
07:30 – 08:15 Excursion to Sung Sot Cave: The speed boat will transport you to Sung Sot Cave, the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay.
09:00 Room check-out: After visiting the cave, return to the ship to pack your luggage and check-out.
09:30 Brunch at Cloud Nine restaurant: Cruise back through the bay to Ha Long harbor over a delicious morning brunch.
10:45 Farewell & Disembark: Goodbye and transfer back to the harbor.
11:00 Arrive at the harbor & return to Hanoi: Once back on land, our staff will meet you and arrange your transportation back to Hanoi.
11:30 Start your trip back to Hanoi: Arrive back in Hanoi approximately 14:30-14:45.
- ontbijt & brunch
