Duration: 3 days & 2 nights. Vessel: Legend Halong. Departure: Daily.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (L, D)
8:00am: Departure from your hotel in Hanoi to go to Ha Long (4-hour drive).
12:00pm (noon): Arrive at Tuan Chau Island. Meet your private butler at our cruise center.
12:30pm: Board on Legend Halong. Welcome drinks, followed by a quick briefing on the cruise trip.
1:00pm: Enjoy a tasty lunch buffet while our ship sails towards Bai Tu Long Bay
3:30pm: Kayaking and swimming under surveillance, in the vibrant waters of Vung Ha beach, before going back to our vessel and enjoying free time.
5:30pm: Participate in a Tea Ceremony while admiring the sunset over
Ha Long Bay. The Legend Halong will navigate until reaching the anchorage area for the night.
7:30pm: Savor delightful dishes from our set menu during a candlelight dinner. Taste traditional Vietnamese wine while your private butler details you the program for the next day.
9:00pm: Free time to be spent in your cabin or for squid fishing at reception.
Overnight onboard in a quiet anchorage area. End of Day 1.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
6:30am: Participate in a Tai Chi session while observing the sunrise and breathing the fresh air, or wake up at your own leisure.
7:00am: Have a nice breakfast while the ship navigates towards Vung Vieng floating village, nestled in the middle of limestone peaks and out of reach from the gusts of winds and ocean waves.
9:00am: Visit the floating village on a kayak or a sampan to discover the daily life of the inhabitants.
12:00pm (noon): A tasty lunch is served at the restaurant (or on the beach, if weather permits) while our vessel cruises towards
Cat Ba Island. 6:00pm: Participate in a cooking class while the Legend Halong sails to Hang Trong Cave area for anchorage.
7:00pm: Beautiful dinner by candlelight on the upper deck. At the end of dinner, your private butler will detail you the program for the next day.
9:00pm: Free time to be spent in your cabin or for squid fishing at reception.
Overnight onboard in a quiet anchorage area. End of Day 2.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
6:15am: Wake up early and participate in a Tai Chi session on the upper deck (optional) before enjoying a breakfast onboard. The Legend Halong leaves the anchorage area.
8:00am: Participate in a guided kayak tour to explore the dark and bright caves in the Karst Mountains. Optional activity: relax and sunbath on a wonderful white sandy beach in
Ha Long Bay. Go back on the boat. A brunch will be served while the vessel navigates towards the pier.
10:30am: Disembark to Tuan Chau Marina and depart for Hanoi.
3:00pm: Return to Hanoi.
End of service.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Inclement weather, tide levels, and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursions, in particular, may be cancelled due to rough weather.
2. Kayaking and swimming activities could be cancelled and replaced by a walking tour on Cat Ba Island. Cancelled activities cannot be subject to reimbursement.
3. Cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood, and Vietnamese. Advise Bhaya at least one (1) week ahead of departure about any specific food preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.
4. Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and visa expiration date. At check-in a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.