Taking a rest in the bay of Wonders, relaxing on the crystal blue ocean or charming white sand beaches, you will soon forget all the pressure and enjoy your journey to the land of pleasure: wonderful landscapes, fresh and tasty seafood, peaceful atmosphere. This will sure be a special vacation for you!
08:00 – 08:30: Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay. On the way, the drive might stop for 15–20 mins so the guests can go to the restroom or get some food.
11:00 – 11:30: Arriving Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while having a welcoming special tea.
11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Orchid Cruises by speed boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
12h15: We welcome our guests on board the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
12:45 – 13:00: Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
15:00 – 15:30: Visit Ao Ech – a little paradise isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kayaking at Ao Ech in Lan Ha Bay offers a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience, as if you’re exploring a secret world hidden within pristine nature.
17:00 – 17:30: Orchid Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay’s natural beauty.
18:00 – 18:15: Onboard you may attend a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1, get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 – 19:30: Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 – 21:30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck, and in the restaurant welcome you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant. We also have chess and cards for you.
23:00: Overnight on board.
Kayak
06:00 – 06:30: The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
06:45 – 07:00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45 – 08:00: Transfer to a day-boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnels. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo… you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Back to day boat to visit Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on the day boat.
13:30 – 14:00: Visit Ba Men Temple, a peaceful body of water that has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
16:00 – 16:30: Return to Orchid Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area, or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1, get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
19:00 – 19:30: Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
12:00 – 21:30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23:00: End of Day Two program
Room in Orchid Cruise
06:00 – 06:30: It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
06:45 – 07:00: We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise to explore the bay.
07:15 – 07:30: We progress to Trung Trang cave by bus on Cat Ba Island, which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave is located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km from the northwest of Cat Ba town. The cave is 300m long in the mountains, possessing a mysterious beauty due to geological tectonics of a million years ago, along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
09:45 – 10:00: Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board, and it is time to check out. Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant.
10:00 – 10:30: Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:00 – 11:45: Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us. On the way back to Hanoi, the drive might stop for 15–20 mins, so the guests can go to the restroom or get some food.
14:30 – 15:00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip
Orchid Cruise’s Balcony
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
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