TWO NIGHTS HALONG BAY CRUISE ABOARD PALOMA CRUISE
Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Lan Ha bay – Thien Canh Son Cave
DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )
7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to
Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in
cabin and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:15 - 15:40 : Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and
Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son
Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.
15:45 - 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film
entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book
in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are
available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try
their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
DAY 2: HALONG - LAN HA BAY ( BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several
beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc
Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).
14.00 Continue to discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the tide
condition ), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf
of Tonkin.
Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking
through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
16.00 Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.
17.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film
entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book
in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are
available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try
their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
DAY 3: CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
08.30 - 09.30 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo
sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn
how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your
leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing,
traditional massage, swimming etc.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave
heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the
pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills
after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the
rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on
van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.
Notes:
• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather,
tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling
excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not
subject to a refund.
• Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood.... Guests should
advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements
at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth,
nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all
passengers.
Children Policy:
• The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one
children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to
one child per cabin.
• The Child Rate for children from 4 to 12 years old is applicable
for one children sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra Mattress),
limited to one child per cabin.
• Two children below 12 staying in a separate cabin will be charge
75% of the adult price. Children from 12 years older will be charged the
same as adults.
• Extra bed is available with additional charge at 20$ /night (upon your request)
Things to bring & to know
• Passport with valid visa
• Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
• Sun block or insect repellent and swimming suites
• Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
• Please be ready on time for our pick up service at your hotel in Hanoi or at the harbor
• Please leave your big luggages at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.
Included:
• Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• Round trip transfer by shuttle (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
• All meals on board
• Complimentary mineral water
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee
• Welcome drink
• Tai Chi
• Cookery demonstrations (on request)
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Kayaking
• Fishing equipment
• English speaking guide
Excluded:
• Beauty Spa and massage
• Drinks
• Tips and other personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
