Emperor Cruise – 3 Days 2 Nights

Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights

From USD 486 per person

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Tour Highlights

  • Creat your own adventure on the second day, sail deeper into the bay and witness nature at its most spectacular
  • Explore wild and mysterious beauty of Thien Canh Son Cave with numerous sparkling stalactites
  • Sail through the limestone karsts by kayak and get a true flavor of local life in Bai Tu Long
  • Excursion to Vung Vieng floating village by a rustic wooden boat, visit floating houses and learn about fish-farming and pearl cultivation
  • Explore the area of Hon Co Island
  • Kayak and discover Thay Cave
  • Visit Cong Dam Area Hon Xep Nature Park

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Hanoi - Hon Gai Dock -> Bai Tu Long Bay -> Thien Canh Son cave -> Cong Do (Sleeping Area)

Lunch & Dinner

8.00: Depart from Hanoi to Halong Bay by comfortable shuttle bus (optional)

12.00: Upon arrival at Emperor Cruises, located at Hon Gai dock, our team will welcome you in our lounge before boarding.

12.30: Our Experiences Manager will assist you with boarding to start cruising in Bai Tu Long Bay. Check in to your cabin as we set sail from Vinashin dock to cruise among the many beautiful islets (scenes from the film ‘Indochine’ were filmed here). Bai Tu Long Bay has a wild beauty and the panoramas from the boat are unforgettable.

13.00: A set menu lunch will be served at our Can Chanh Restaurant on the main deck. Savor delicious Vietnamese food while admiring the grace of the bay.

14.30: Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son). You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from up high, as well as the glorious long white-sand beach of Hon Co Island. Afterwards relax on the beach, go swimming in the crystal clear water and explore the cave.

16.30: Return to the cruise by small boat

17.00: Choose from kayaking, taking massage or just relaxing, do nothing or watching the sky color change as the sun sets.

18.00: Attend tea demonstration

18h30- 19h00: Attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19.30: Enjoy our a la carte course menu for dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21.00: Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Kayak

Day 2 : Cong Do - Cong Dam - Thay Cave - Cong Do

Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

6.00: Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

6.45: Have light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yogurt, cookies, tea & coffee. Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast in the restaurant.

7h15-7h30: Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

8h30-9h00: Transfer to Day small Boat and start cruising to admire the widest beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

10h00-11h00: Kayak and discover Thay Cave – one of the most large & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay.

11h00-12h00: Visit Cong Dam Area Hon Xep Nature Park – Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches

12h00- 15h00: Enjoy the lunch in the restaurant on day boat

15h00- 15h30: Transfer from Day Boat back to main boat – Emperor Cruises boat

18.15: Enjoy massage service or just relax or try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (making spring rolls) in a truly stunning setting.

19.00: Enjoy your BBQ dinner on board as you experience the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21.00: Evening activities: enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage and Spa services or even go squid fishing. Overnight on board Emperor Cruises.

Signature Cabin

Day 3 : Cong Do (Sleeping Area) - Thien Canh Son Cave - Hon Gai Dock

Breakfast & Lunch

6.00: Wake up to the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and as the first rays of the sun announce a new day. Before enjoying breakfast have cookies and tea and then try the Vovinam session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay

6.45: Have light breakfast with milk, bread, cereals, fruit juice, yogurt

7h15-.7h30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, the famous pearl-growing village, to view the fishing tanks of the local people. Proceed to Vung Vieng floating village to board bamboo boats so the locals can row you around their village and oyster pearl farming plots. Return to the mother boat by speedboat/tender

8.30: Return to the cruise by tender

9.30: Arrange the luggage and check out.

9.45-10.30: Enjoy brunch on board while cruising back to the mainland.

11.00: Arrive back at Emperor Cruises dock, Halong City for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to Hanoi or the airport for your onward journey or home.

Emperor Cruise’s Sun Deck

Prices

Prices are in USD, per person.

Hotel / Group 2 guests 3-4 guests 5-6 guests 7-8 guests 9-12 guests Single surcharge
486

What's included

  • Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program)
  • Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
  • Land transfers
  • Ha Long Bay cruise package
  • Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

What's excluded

  • Visa/ passport
  • International flight to and/ or from our countries
  • Travel Insurances
  • Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program
  • Peak season surcharges (if any)
  • Tips, laundry and gratuities
  • Other personal expenses

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate