Dora Cruise 2 days-Lan Ha bay

CRUISE

Dora Cruise Halong offers you 22 cabins with windows and balconies.

During your stay on board, you will travel to the land of flavours. Every day on Dora Cruise Halong, you will explore the delights of a refined table and high end Vietnamese cuisine prepared by our talented chefs or participate in Vietnamese cooking class. We also serve Asian and European dishes on the menu to offer a variety of options for you.

PRICES:

Type	High season prices  From 01/10/22 to 30/06/23
Junior Suite 1st floor (2 pax/cabin)	150$/pax
Junior Triple Suite 1st floor  (3 pax/cabin)	150$/pax
Family connecting Room 1st floor (4 pax/cabin)	150$/pax
Senior Suite 2nd floor (2 pax/cabin)	160$/pax
Senior Triple Suite 2nd floor  (3 pax/cabin)	160$/pax
VIP Suite (2 pax/cabin)	200$/pax

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Hanoi Old Quarter
DEPARTURE TIME	Please stay at hotel’s lobby around 8:00-8:45 Am
RETURN TIME	Approximately 3:30PM the day after
WEAR	Comfortable clothing with shoes or flip flop (for climbing up), hat, umbrella.
INCLUDED	English speaking guide  Meals as mentioned Entrance fee
NOT INCLUDED	Drinks  Personal expense  Tips for tour guide and driver  Transfer by bus

Transportation :

• Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay by Limousine bus : +25USD/pax/round trip

Children policies:

• A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing bed with parents.
• A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing bed with parents.
• Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate.
• Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rate.
  100% adult ticket will be charged for 2nd child

In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), please choose of the below options:

1- Staying at the hotel (first night in Halong bay – 4* standard) – Tour cost is not changed. (hotel expense will be covered by the organizing company).

2- Back to Hanoi on the first day – Tour cost is charged as one of Halong bay one day trip.

• All rates are in US$ per person.
• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
• Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
• Single Supplement: US$ 105/person in Junior Suite on boat.

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ITINERARY

Day 1 : Hanoi – Halong cruise – Lan Ha Bay (L-D) – Sleep on cruising boat

08:00 – 8:45 Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (optional).

08:45 Departure to Halong Bay.

10:30 Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break.

11:30 – 12:00 Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

12:00 – 12:30 Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13:00 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.

– Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

– Heading back toward the sleeping area

– Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet or Tra Bau area where

17:30 Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax

18:00 – 18:15 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam

19:00 Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

21:00 Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

Day 2 : Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B-L)

06:30 Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.

07:00 – 7:45 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.

08:15 You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).

09:30 Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:00 Have early lunch at the cruise before check out

11:30 Dora Cruise Halong are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, say goodbye to Halong Bay and finish the cruise.

12:00 – 12:30 Return to Hanoi by bus (optional)

13:50 – 14:00 Stop over in Hai Duong province to relax.

15:00 – 15:30 Arrive in Hanoi