Hightlights:
- Explore one of nature’s wonders, Lan Ha Bay by the unique route.
- Enjoy the Jacuzzi Pool on sundeck
- Cycling around the jungle-like Cat Ba Island to visit Viet Hai Village.
- Learn about local cuisine and customs by joining a cooking class.
- Kayaking or Swimming arround Frog Lake
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI - LAN HA BAY - EXCURSION ON CAT BA ISLAND (-/LUNCH/DINNER)
- 09:00 - 09:30: Pick you up at hotel and transfer to Got pier.
- Your luxurious floating home sets sail around noontime.
- Enjoy a welcome drink upon boarding while being acquainted with the facilities on board during the welcome briefing. We start our unique journey of exploring one of the new wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay.
- We enjoy lunch in Ginger’s light-flooded dining room offering panoramic views of the passing scenery.
- Along the cruise we can see an ancient lighthouse, built by the French over 100 years ago. We head deeper and further south into the maze of Lan Ha Bay. Lan Ha Bay is actually a part of Halong Bay which was just recently opened to the public. Relax on the sun deck and soak in the aura of the fascinating scenery that emanates from the surreal seascape. During this cruising time there is enough time to enjoy our onboard activities. Take a plunge in the pool or let us pamper you with a selection of fine treatments and massages in our large Lady Ginger spa.
- We reach the landing spot of Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island where we hop on bikes (electric car available) for an active tour along small paved roads towards a village nestled in a valley. Meet and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.
- Back on board, our chef is ready and prepared for an interactive cooking class in the open kitchen at the restaurant. Learn about local ingredients, preparation and cooking of particular dishes to imitate easily at home. We arrive at a tranquil anchor spot for the night. A hidden place to reminisce on the day’s adventures and enjoy cocktails under the stars. Dinner is served in the dining room.
- You may like to hang out at our bar after with a digestif or pay a visit to the evening cinema which is set up in the dining area. Kick back with your favourite drink in probably the most unusual cinema you have ever visited. Or have some fun with our team joining them for squid fishing before retiring to your room.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - HANOI ( BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/-)
- Wake up early and join our Tai Chi session on the sun deck to ease mind and muscles with the first rays of the sun touching the water. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await you in the dining room to start the new day.
- Ginger anchors up and we cruise to Frog Lake, a secluded spot which is perfect for our morning excursion. In kayaks or swimming we enjoy a close encounter and discovery of the bay. Paddling through the dreamlike landscape with tree-topped islands, you will feel a sense of freedom and harmony with nature that you have never experienced before.
- Back on board a hearty breakfast is served in the dining room as we cruise back to the pier where we arrive around 11 o’clock in the morning.
Savor the last cruise moments of this unique journey relaxing on comfy sun beds on the terrace deck. We hope you enjoyed cruising with us in the Hidden World of Lan Ha Bay.
The gracious Ginger will be Heritage Line’s new vessel cruising the Lan Ha Bay, which is a tranquil part of the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam. Ginger hosts only 12 large suites, all naturally light-flooded and with well-sized balcony. There will be two Regent Suites in the highest room category. Additional four Signature Suites and six Junior Suites complete the suite only vessel. Ginger expresses her elegance with warm timber floors, marble bathrooms and distinguished design themes that interlace the long-lasting traditions of Northern Vietnam paired with contemporary accents.
Ginger’s uniqueness is expressed with a special culinary theme as well as a refreshing lifestyle atmosphere. The terrace deck is a marvelous public area. An almost 360-degree light-flooded restaurant offering live cooking is framed by an outdoor alfresco area. An indoor bar corner invites to relax before or after dinner.
The most exclusive facility is Ginger’s pool on the terrace deck. Surrounded by comfortable shaded sunbeds, the views from the pool are spectacular. So are the views from the spa rooms in the stern of the ship – one VIP spa room comes with steam bath. Combine relaxing spa treatments with dramatic outlooks through floor to ceiling glass windows on the bay.
Accomodation: 12 cabins
JUNIOR SUITES:
No of Cabins: 06
Cabin Location: Main deck
Avg. Room Size: 37 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View, available connecting room
SIGNATURE SUITES:
No of Cabins: 04
Cabin Location: Upper deck
Avg. Room Size: 37 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View
REGENT SUITES:
No of Cabins: 01 Blue Phoenix, 01 White Crane
Cabin Location: Upper deck
Avg. Room Size: 50 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View
Restaurant & Bar
Sundeck
Function Rooms
Activities
What’s included?
- Transfers to and from Lan Ha Bay
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- Experience English speaking guide/ station guide
- All meals on board
- Cooking demonstration
- Tai Chi session
- Kayaking
- Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
- On board insurance
What’s excluded?
- Airfares, Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned
- VAT Tax
What do I need to bring?
- Booking voucher from us
- It is essential to bring your passport on this trip.
- Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...
- Cash for personal expense
What do I need to know?
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
- Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are subject to nonrefundable.
- Inadvance register is required with name, passport, nationality, gender, and visa for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements before departure date.
- For safety: First aid kit is available at the Reception desk; Life jackets are in all cabins; No smoking in restaurant and cabin; Be aware of long jelly fish (seasonal)
Indochina Beauty Travel is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!