HIGHLIGHTS:

• Take a bamboo boat to discover Vung Vieng village and Pearl farm
• Swimming and Kayaking around Ban Chan beach Area
• Explore Thien Canh Son cave
• Enjoy the Sunset party on the sun deck
• Join in a cooking class in making Traditional Vietnamese Spring roll

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG – VUNG VIENG – BAN CHAN BEACH – CONG DO (-/LUNCH / DINNER)

• 07:40 – 08:20 am: Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter in Hanoi) by Bus.
• 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
• 12:30 – 13:00 pm: Check – in. Cruise begins with welcome drink and safety briefing.
• 13:00 – 14:30 pm: Buffer lunch will be served in dining room while cruising into magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating limestone karsts on the way.
• 14:30 – 17:00 pm: Cruise to Vung Vieng – Ban Chan beach: Taking the Bamboo Boat to discover Vung Vieng village and Pearl farm, then transfer to Ban Chan beach for swimming and Kayaking around this area
• 17:30 pm: Transfer back to the Boat
  Relax and enjoy the Sunset party on the sun deck while cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do area to anchor for overnight
• 18:45 – 19:00pm: Having dinner! Our chef transports our guest back to Ancient Hue Dynasty with an 8 Course Imperial feast. Guest will sample dishes that was one only a available to royalty
• 21:00 pm: After Dinner, Retreat to your room for some rest and relax or ascend to the sundeck which Designed both for social interaction and private reflection. Whether it’s to laze around after a wonderful and filling dinner, drink or two with your new found friends. This will be a great area where Guest can also try their hand at Squid fishing, Board games.

DAY 2: VIOLA CRUISE – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)

The nicest time of the day on Halong Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck, to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

• 07:00 am: Enjoy the Morning view of bay’s landscape over breakfast
• 08:00 am: After breakfast We continue our exploration of this area by visiting Thien Canh Son cave
• 09:30 am: Check out of the Cabins
• 10:00 am: Laze around the sundeck or join our Chef in a cooking class in making Traditional Vietnamese Spring roll
• 11:00 am: To complete your Vietnamese Culinary Experience. Guest will be presented with a traditional Vietnamese Family Meal. This Traditional Vietnamese Meal is significant to Vietnamese people which do appreciate the period of family union
• 12:00 am: Upon Arrival back to Hon Gai Wharf, disembark and proceed to our Viola Halong city office while waiting for transport back to Hanoi. ( Complimentary Tea is made available for our guest)
• 12:30 am: We continue onward by air conditioned bus through the Vietnamese countryside and into the bustling metropolis of Hanoi
• 16:00 – 16:30 pm: Arrive in Hanoi end your trip.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Take a bamboo boat to discover Vung Vieng village and Pearl farm
• Swimming and Kayaking around Ban Chan beach Area, Vung Ha area
• Explore Thien Canh Son cave, Master Cave 
• Enjoy the Sunset party on the sun deck
• Join in a cooking class in making Traditional Vietnamese Spring roll

DAY 1: HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNG VIENG – CONG DO (-/LUNCH/DINNER)

• 07:40 – 08:20 am: Pick up at your hotel (near the Old Quarter in Hanoi) by Bus.
• 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Embark at Hon Gai International harbor.
• 12:30 – 13:00 pm: Check – in. Cruise begins with welcome drink and safety briefing.
• 13:00 – 14:30 pm: Buffer lunch will be served in dining room while cruising into magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; admire the fascinating limestone karsts on the way.
• 14:30 – 17:00 pm: Cruise to Vung Vieng – Ban Chan beach: Taking the Bamboo Boat to discover Vung Vieng village and Pearl farm, then transfer to Ban Chan beach for swimming and Kayaking around this area
• 17:30 pm: Transfer back to the Boat. Relax and enjoy the Sunset party on the sun deck while cruising to Cong Dong – Cong Do areato anchor for overnight
• 18:45 – 19:00 pm: Having dinner! Our chef transports our guest back to Ancient Hue Dynasty with an 8 Course Imperial feast. Guest will sample dishes that was one only a available to royalty
• 21:00 pm: After Dinner, Retreat to your room for some rest and relax or ascend to the sundeck which Designed both for social interaction and private reflection. Whether it’s to laze around after a wonderful and filling dinner, drink or talk with your new found friends. This will be a great area where Guest can also try their hand at Squid fishing, Board games.

DAY 2: VIOLA CRUISE - CONG DO - CAP LA - MASTER CAVE - VUNG HA KAYAKING (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/ DINNER)

• 06:30 am: Tai Chi session on the sundeck at the break of the dawn
• 07:00 - 08:00 am: Sunrise breakfast with tea, coffee and breakfast are served
• 08:30 am: Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat”. Cruising to Cap La area.
• 09:30 am: Visiting one of nice cave on Ha Long bay, it’s named Master Cave (Thay cave) by Local people.
• 10:15 am: Back to the daily boat to cruise through Other part of Bai Tu Long to Vung Ha area.
• 12:30 pm: Having a BBQ lunch on the Daily boat with many kind of Vietnamese food
• 14:00 pm: Kayaking through an incredible area and swimming around Vung Ha area.
• 15:00 pm: Continue to cruise back to the Mother boat for second night.
• 16:30 pm: Meet and Mingle with the new group of guest who arrives and share your experience after joined Halong activities with them
• 19:30 pm: Enjoy dinner on cruise
• 21:00 pm: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, and squid fishing in early night.

DAY 3: VIOLA CRUISE – THIEN CANH SON - HANOI (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/-)

The nicest time of the day on Halong Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck, to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

• 07:00 am: Enjoy the Morning view of bay’s landscape over breakfast
• 08:00 am: After breakfast, We continue our exploration of this area by visiting Thien Canh Son cave
• 09:30 am: Check out of the Cabins
• 10:00 am: Laze around the sundeck or join our Chef in a cooking class in making Traditional Vietnamese Spring roll
• 11:00 am: To complete your Vietnamese Culinary Experience. Guest will be presented with a traditional Vietnamese Family Meal. This Traditional Vietnamese Meal is significant to Vietnamese people which do appreciate the period of family union
• 12:00 am: Upon Arrival back to Hon Gai Wharf, disembark and proceed to our Viola Halong city office while waiting for transport back to Hanoi. ( Complimentary Tea is made available for our guest)
• 12:30 am: We continue onward by air-condition bus through the Vietnamese countryside and into the bustling metropolis of Hanoi
• 16:00 – 16:30 pm: Arrive in Hanoi end your trip.

Built by the local Vietnamese Master Craftsman, Viola Cruise is wooden-hulled Bai Tu Long Bay cruiser, her 16 cabins is built to incorporate traditional Vietnamese design, functionality and comforts close to home. Viola cruise will provide the guests with a Bai Tu Long Cruise experience like no other.

Factsheet: 16 cabins

DELUXE

No of Cabins: 06
Cabin Location: 1st deck
Avg. Room Size: 16 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Ocean View

DELUXE BALCONY

No of Cabins: 05
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 16 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View

DELUXE FAMILY

No of Cabins: 03
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 18 m2
Bed Type: Double + Twin / 03 Single
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Ocean View

DELUXE FAMILY WITH BALCONY

No of Cabins: 01
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 18 m2
Bed Type: Double + Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View

HONEYMOON SUITE

No of Cabins: 01
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 18 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View

Life on board & Activities

What’s included?

• Transfers to and from Bai Tu Long 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
• Sunset party
• Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games

What’s excluded?

• Airfares, Visa arrangements
• 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!