DAY 1: HANOI HALONG (L, D)

 08h 08h30: Shuttle Bus or private car pick up to Halong Bay, stop on route to relax or sightseeing on the way

 11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong pier.

 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.

13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.

14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.

15.15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.

16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10 per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.

18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.

 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.

21:00 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).

23.00 End of program for Day One

 Day 2: HALONG HANOI (Brunch)

6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duration about 30 minutes. 

8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave, walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes

9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/ Halong pier.

9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.

10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong pier. 

11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Shuttle bus or private car transfer you back to hotel in Hanoi 

• Welcome Drink
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
• Luxury en-suite Bathroom
• 1 Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, 1 International Breakfast
• Conference Equipment (charter)
• Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.

• Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotels
• Visa Arrangements
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Kayaking ( 2 days/1 night)
• Beverages
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above

• Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number for all passengers.
• Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31 and Lunar New Year Eve.
• No additional charge for one child under 6 sharing the same bed, limited to one child per booking only.
• Surcharge for one child from 6 to 12 sharing cabin with parents, limited to one child per booking.
• Child above 12 years old must occupy a sole cabin and pay adult rate.
• A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent\'s passport must travel with the parent.