HALONG BAY TOUR WITH PHOENIX CRUISE 4-STAR (2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT)

A newly built wooden junk, Halong Phoenix Cruise is well designed and balances traditional and luxurious styles to provide a comfortable cruise on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay and enable you to see and visit the most beautiful sights and places of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed attraction. There is a saying passed on travelers that you can't go to Vietnam and not see Halong Bay. Don't miss out.

HIGHLIGHTS   

• Cruise through the most highlights islands and ilets in Halong Bay.

• Enjoy your best moments at nice and less touristic areas/famous sites: Luon Cave, Titop island, Sung Sot Cave, etc.

• Relax on the top deck and watch the sunset/sunrise

• Stay in comfy en-suite cabins

• Experience local bamboo boat

• Have fresh seafood lunch while reflecting on the beauty of your surroundings

• Learn how to make Vietnamese traditional spring rolls.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Marina Station - Luon Cave - Titop Island (Lunch,  Dinner)

7:45 - 8:15: Pick up in the Old Quarter (on request) and head to Halong Bay (3.5 hrs by bus)

12:00-12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina and off to Phoenix Cruise by a tender boat. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin. 

13:00: After checking in cabins, the boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Have seafood lunch on boat (vegetarian dishes available upon request in advance). Enjoy the view of Dog Head and Swan Islands, visit Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner and Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking. 

14:30 - 15:00: One hour kayaking around Luon cave (gear and basic safety information provided). Visit Titop Island and do some activities there (i.e. swim, sunbath and get panoramic view on island peak).

17:00: Head back to the cruise and relax. Head to the night's anchorage area. 

19:00: Seafood dinner. Chill at the cruise's bar/top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Day 2: Sung Sot Cave - Tuan Chau Marina Station - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) 

07:00 - 07:45: Enjoy the morning view of the bay and have breakfast.

08:00 - 09:00: Visit the impressive large limestone cave, Sung Sot Cave.

10:00: Cabin check out. Cruise back to the harbor and see more views of Halong Bay along the way such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.

10:20: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls. 

10:45: Lunch on board.

11:20: Diembark the cruise. Back to Tuan Chau Marina by the tender boat. Return to Hanoi. 

The trip ends.

Prices: 

Included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off 
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• International standard sit-on-top kayak
• Kayaking instructions by our kayaking expert guide
• Bamboo boat trip
• Spring rolls making demonstration on boat
• Drinking water in cabin (2 bottles)
• Meals as indicated 

 Excluded:

• Personal drink orders from the bar

• Value added taxes

• Tips

• Personal expenses and other things not clearly mentioned in the included list

Prices: 

Included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off 
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• International standard sit-on-top kayak
• Kayaking instructions by our kayaking expert guide
• Bamboo boat trip
• Spring rolls making demonstration on boat
• Drinking water in cabin (2 bottles)
• Meals as indicated 

 Excluded:

• Personal drink orders from the bar

• Value added taxes

• Tips

• Personal expenses and other things not clearly mentioned in the included list

Children policy:

• Child under 4-year old is free of charge (01 child only).
• Children from 4 up to 8 years old:

- Sharing bed with parents will be charged 50% adult price.
- Sharing cabin with adult will be charged 70% adult price.

• 9 years old and older will be charged as adults.
• Two children under 9 years old sharing a cabin will be charged 75% of the full cabin rate.