Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave 

7.30 - 7.45 am: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

12.30 pm: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City and boarding

13.30 pm: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.30 pm: Visit and explore the Thien Canh Son Cave. After visiting the Thien Canh Son Cave, you will enjoy kayaking activities around magnificent karst mountains.

18.00 pm: Sunset party is served on the sundeck.

19.15 pm: Having dinner and overnight on board.

( Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services are available )

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay - Cap La 

6.00 am: Start your day with Tai Chi  while complimentary tea & coffee are served

7.00 am: Have a breakfast

08.30 am: Transfer to the Day Boat and start cruising to admire the great beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Kayaking in Cap La Area - Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the area is full of the famously hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with small beaches.

12.30 pm: BBQ lunch is served on the boat. 

14.00 pm: After Lunch, you have more time for kayaking around magnificent karst mountains or swimming (depending on conditions). 

16.00 pm: The vessel cruises back to Paloma Cruise for a second night.

19.00 pm: Having dinner on board.

( Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services )

Day 3: Vung Vieng Floating Village - Hanoi 

06.00 am: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 am: Have a breakfast

07.45 - 09.00 am: Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village and a short visit the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown.

10.00 am: Check out your cabin and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class. 

10.30 am: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch

11.45 am: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Get on the bus or car back to Hanoi.

4.30 am: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Price from $ 280/ Person

Inclusion

- English Speaking Guide on a boat

- Kayaking on the second day

- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees

- Overnight on the Luxury Paloma Cruise

- All meals onboard ( 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts )

- Cooking demonstration

- Bamboo boat trip rowed by local people

- Fishing with local people

- 2 Sunset parties on the sundeck

- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief

- 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms

- Daily fresh fruit

- Service charge

- Insurance on board

Exclusion

- Compulsory surcharge for Occasional Events: USD 25/adult, USD 15/child. Including Christmas Eve (24th Dec), New Year Eve (31st Dec) and Vietnam Tet Holiday

- Airfares

- Visa Arrangements

- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses

- All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

- Round trip shuttle bus transportation

Notes 

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Other excursions may be canceled 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 day before the departure date.

- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.

- Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. At check-in, a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are incorrect.

- Please leave your big luggage at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.

- Bookings on Occasional Events such as Christmas Eve, New Year Eve, Vietnam Tet Holiday are subjected to surcharges based on cruise policy

Children policy

- The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one child sharing a cabin with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.

- Children from 5 -11 years old will be charged 50 % of an Adult and shared the cabin with the parents.

- Two children below 12 need to stay in a separate cabin will be charged 75% of the adult price.

- Children over 12 years old will be charged the same as for Adults. 

What should to brings:

- Passport with a valid visa

- Cash in Vietnamese Dong or USD for personal expenses

- Sunblock or insect repellent

- 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