Inclusions
- Cruise with overnight on board on private junk
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle to/from Tuan Chau Marina (without guide)
- English speaking local guide on board
- Entrance fee to Halong Bay
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
1 lunch, 2 dinners, 1 breakfast and 1 brunch, welcome drink, fresh fruit, tea and coffee
- Kayaking
Exclusions
- Domestic airfares & airport taxes
- International airfares & airport taxes
- Vietnam visa fees (AAE can arrange visa on request)
- Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, phone calls, postage, gratuities etc.
- Personal travel insurance
- Compulsory gala dinners on Christmas Eve (24th Dec), New Year Eve (31st Dec), Lunar New Year period (15-19 February 2018)
Day 1 hanoi – halong BAY (-/L/D)
Private transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay (approx. 4 hours drive, without guide). Discover the wonders of Halong Bay with your Au Co Cruise. Board the boat and start your journey. Check-in at the cruise center, take rest and get ready to start your lifetime cruise. Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive the safety briefing. Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Ha Long Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Finger Islet, Toad Islet… Explore one of the biggest caves in Ha Long bay, beautiful stalactites and stalagmite in Surprise cave. Bar opens for the Happy Hour “Buy one get one free”. Traditional cooking demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow) while The Au Co cruises back to overnight area. Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop. Free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at reception.
Overnight on board AU CO cruise (Private cabin on boat with other passengers)
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 halong Bay (B/l/d)
Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee. Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises through the Bay passing a lot of beautiful spots. It’s good time to take amazing pictures. Visit Ba Trai Dao area by kayaking. Return to the boat. Take time to relax. Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co slowly passes by beautiful karst towers. Our captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room. A special tour allowed by the captain. Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Cycling and exploring the tropical junk in national park with local guide. Back to the boat for relaxation on board. Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free). Enjoy the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor. More free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception OR join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.
Overnight on board AU CO cruise (Private cabin on boat with other passengers)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 halong BAY – hanoi (Brunch/-)
Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay. Take your time over breakfast. Join a tour to explore hidden caves & island by bamboo boat or kayak. Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor. Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out. Disembark in Tuan Chau port. Private transfer (without guide) back to Hanoi and drop-off at hotel or at Noi Bai International Airport (with surcharge).
Meals included: Brunch
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