Full Itinerary

07.15 – 7.45: CAR PICK UP

Meet the tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi.

08.00: Start a two-hour road journey to Hai Phong Province via express way aboard ultra-luxurious chauffeur-driven limousine.

09.45:  WELCOME ABOARD ON OUR ESTELLA CRUISE AND SAFE BRIEFING

Estella Cruise will take you on an odyssey of 8-hours in deep exploration through remote Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders. Enjoy breath-taking sceneries from the river to the sea. Our journey starts with a cruise through 8-hundred years old history river surrounded by verdant mangrove forests dotted by white storksbefore heading into the mystical world of uncharted Halong Bay.

11.30: LUNCH ON BOAT

While cruising through a maze of towering limestone mountains, you revel in the elegance restaurant that full equipped with air-conditioning. A Vietnamese fusion cuisine lunch is served and spectacular seascape is always in view through expanded windows.

13.00: EXPLORE MAGICAL SEA CAVE AND HIDDEN LAGOONS BY KAYAK OR BAMBOO BOAT ROWED

Drop anchor at a cove amid dramatic natural scenery in Kiem Lam archipelago. After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will do kayaking amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water. Every turn brings another surprise and secret passages of an array of stalagmite caves led into hidden lagoons with a unique ecosystem, getting close to sea creatures and coral reefs. Alternative kayak, taking a bamboo boat rowed by a fisherfolk and gently gliding through stalagmite caves led into hidden lagoons.

15.00: SWIMMING AND SIGHTSEEING FLOATING HOUSES, FARM FISHING

Swimming in crystal clear emerald water with amazing backdrops. Passages of the genuine floating house of local fisherfolk where the indigenous life that has been living on for centuries.

15.30: COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND SUNSET PARTY

Our chef will teach you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese and the techniques that you will take it home. You savor this course that made by yourself with our traditional wine.

16.30: ENJOY TEA BREAK

There is something magical about the tradition of taking the tea at the sea – fresh biscuit, Vietnamese traditional cake, green tea, and seasonal fruit are served by our crews while you mingle with other guests to savor the unique moment of sunset.

17.30: Disembark for another comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway.

19.00: Drop off at your hotel doorsteps. Service ended.

Inclusion        

– Comfort chauffeured-driven limousine ride

– 8 hours cruise

– All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated

– Mouth-watering lunch with Vietnamese fusion cuisine

– Afternoon tea and 2 bottles of mineral water on limousine

– Double kayak/ bamboo-boat ride, life jacket, and waterproof bag

– English speaking guide during the tour

Exclusion

– Beverages

– Tips and other personal expenses

– The booster-car seat is available on request

What to bring

– Towel, sunglasses, sunblock cream, camera, swimming costume, insect repellant and cash for personal expenses

Special notes:

– Vegetarian on request

– Pick up/ drop off at hotel located 10km from Hoan Kiem Lake

– Booster Seats is available (on request)

– Biking gears for children are available (on request)

– Tips are appreciated