Absolutely recommended for visitors who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, quiet area and less than tourist.
07.00: Hotel Pick up
07.00: Hotel Pick up
Our English-speaking Guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter,
Timing from 7:00AM-7:30AM, we try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate.
Please be ready to help expedite this process.
08.30: Short lavatory break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack incase you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive.
09.30: Boarding the cruise The bus will arrive Tuan Chau marina, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile.
A complimentary welcome drink will be served, and a quick briefing as we set off into the bay.
10.30: Kayaking We will spend 1 hour roundtrip paddling through a little grotto and into our private lagoon, surrounded by rock walls in all directions. It's a peacful little corner of Halong Bay all to ourselves.
The tour guide will tell the folklore of Halong Bay before paddling back to the boat.
11.45: Lunch on board Our award winning chef will be serving up amazing delights for guests to indulge.
The deluxe style buffet will include some famous traditional dishes, as well as some delicious surprises from around the country that will give such a variety of options.
We are certain you will find many choices that will send you running back for seconds.
Paired beautifully with mouth watering cocktails, fine wines, and craft beers.
The bar will be open for the entirety of the service. *Free drinking water is served throughout the cruise, any other drinks (unless stated otherwise), will incure a charge.
13.00: Bamboo basket boat After a big meal you don't want to exert much energy, so sit back in the little bamboo boats. In groups of 4 or 5, a local villager takes you through a water cave system in their little boat. Gently paddling along while you listen to the sounds of nature, away fromall the stress of the city. 30-45 minutes.
15.00: Three Peaches beach - swimming Lay on the little white sand beach, go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax.
You will have 1:30 minutes to enjoy sand between your toes. So relax and and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world. Bucket list (x) check! 16.30: Sunset celebration - Coffee, tea, snacks Complimentary vietnamese teas, coffee, fresh fruit, and little cakes to keep you satified until you return to hanoi.
While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep reds, purples, and yellows, enjoy the return sail back.
17.30: Disembark - Bus We dock at the harbor, get back onto the busses and cruise down the highspeed highway.
A quick stop halfway, and back to Hanoi
19.30: Hotel Drop We thank you for giving The Halong Catamaran the chance to deliver you a once of a lifetime experience.
The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel of your choice in the Old Quarter.
