Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Kayaking – Vung Vieng Fishing Village
7:30 - 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Along the way to Halong Bay, we will stop for a short break in an arts and crafts center. Here you are able to watch the product being made and grab a snack to eat
11.45 am: Arrive in Hon Gai pier and boarding operations
12.45 pm: The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
13.15 pm: Enjoy the lunch with the best products of the Bay.
14.45 pm: Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking.
15.30 - 16.30 pm: If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost.
17.00 - 18.30 pm: Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 free
17.30 pm: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
19.00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board
21.00 pm: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you.
Overnight at Cong Do Area.
Day 2: Cong Dam Area
06.30 am: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
07.00 - 08.15 am: Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08.30 am: Transfer on the day boat to start an incredible trip to Ha Long Bay.
Surrounded by a breathless landscape, you will discover some of the most beautiful corners of the bay.
Enjoy Kayaking in the area.
12.00 pm: Have lunch on the boat.
15.30 - 16.30 pm: Back to the Athena Cruise and you will have some free time. Relax in your cabin or on the Sundeck.
Free sauna session.
17.00 - 18.30 pm: Happy hour: Buy 01 get 01 drink free
17.30 pm: Cooking class with some new techniques to learn.
19.00 pm: The Gala dinner is ready for you.
20.30 pm: Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity.
Free time on board. The bar is open late to serve you.
Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi
06.30 am: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
07.00 am: The Early Bird Coffee is ready to wake up you
07.30 am: Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay.
Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
09.00 am: Check out time.
Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk.
Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
09.30 am: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10.45 am: The boat arrives at the pier.
In Vietnam, we never say “Goodbye” we always say “See you again”
Important Notes: Wifi Connection Is Available On Board But Has Limited Internet Connectivity Throughout The Itinerary Due To The Sea And The Karst Limestones And Mountains Blocking The Signal From The Satellites. Please Take This Into Your Consideration.
Price: From $ 299/Person
Inclusion
• Welcome cocktail
• Ha Long Bay tour permit, entrance fees, and sightseeing fees.
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned cabin
• Full board meals: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch
• Sauna facility from 15.30pm -16.30pm
• Kayak service
• Water, tea, and fresh fruit in the cabin
• Taxes and service charges
• Insurance on-board
Exclusion
• Airfares, transportation to and from Ha Long Bay
• Visa arrangements
• Bamboo rowing boat
• Beauty spa services
• Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
• Surcharge on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12
• All other services that not clearly mentioned
Remark:
• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should provide us with any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days prior to the departure date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
• Elderly people, people with physical health problems or kids who cannot use kayaking and need to use a bamboo boat are free of charge.
Policy for a single cabin and an extra bed:
• The third person using extra bed: price as one adult
Policy for children:
• 01 child under 5-years-old (sharing an existing bed with parents): Free of charge
• 01 child from 5 and under 11-years-old (sharing an existing bed with parents): 75% of one adult
• The second children 02 children under 5-years-old using an extra bed per cabin: 75% of one adult
• From 11-years-old: price as one adult