Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay (L, D)
7:30am-12:00pm (noon): Our guide will come to pick you up at the meeting point. Depart for Ha Long (you will stop one time to take a break along the way).
12:00pm (noon)-1:00pm: You will reach Tuan Chau Harbor. Relax at Glory Legend Cruise private lounge, where you will be able to take some pictures. Then, transfer to the cruise ship.
1:00pm-3:30pm: Check into your cabin onboard. Welcome drink. After that, cruise briefing provided by the Glory Legend Cruise crew.
Next on the program: have a fabulous buffet lunch onboard while the boat is sailing from Ha Long Bay to Bai Tu Long Bay. You will have the chance to observe fantastic karstic islets, some of them being named after their odd shape (Stone Dog Islet, Fighting Cock…). After a while, you will reach Vung Vieng.
3:30pm-5:30pm: Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village on a small rowing boat. You will meet the locals during this relaxing excursion. Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the natural setting.
After that, you will be able to go for a swim or to take kayak to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
5:30pm-7:30pm: Return to the boat. Cooking class on the sundeck: you will learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Enjoy Happy Hour (1 drink purchased = 1 free drink).
7:30pm-11:00pm: A wonderful luxury dinner with Vietnamese dishes will be served onboard. Have a nice meal, before spending the evening at your leisure. Several activities are possible: watching a movie, listening to music, reading a book, socializing with other passengers, or go to squid fishing. Overnight onboard.
End of Day 1.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
6:00am-9:00am: Wake up early if you want to watch the sunrise. Take part in a Tai Chi class on the sundeck (approximately 30min).
Then, have a light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries, while admiring the amazing view on the bay.
Later, you will be transferred to Sung Sot Cave. Climb hundred steps to reach the entrance of the grotto, and go inside to explore this magnificent place (approximately 45min). At the end of your visit, you will go back on the cruise ship.
9:00am-11:30am: Prepare your luggage before checking out of your cabins. Settle your bills.
Have a tasty lunch (set menu) while the vessel is cruising towards Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:30am: Disembark and transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor. Say goodbye to the crew.
12:00pm (noon)-4:30pm: Return trip to Hanoi by shuttle bus. You will stop one time along the way in order to visit a traditional workshop.
4:30pm: Arrive in Hanoi.
End of service.
NOTES:
1. Timing for activities may slightly vary. The itinerary or program is subject to change if necessary (depending on the weather and tide conditions). Swimming and kayaking can be cancelled if those activities can’t be enjoyed due to bad weather. Non-used services are not refundable.
2. Cuisine onboard is a fusion between Western and Vietnamese dishes. If you have specific requests regarding the food (allergies, vegetarian food, etc.), please notify us upon booking.
3. The following information is required for each passenger when booking in advance: full name, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, and expiry date of the visa.
4. A valid passport is required upon boarding the boat.
5. Payments by Visa or MasterCard is possible onboard.