Tags: Halong Indochina Sails, Valentine junk, Indochina Sails office Hanoi
Ha Long Bay cruise 2 days 1 night by First Choice Travel
Summer Tour Itinerary
Start from 01/05 to 30/09
DAY 1: Hanoi- Halong
11.30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30: Depart by boat to Halong Bay - start cruise and check-in to cabins.
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.30: Visit the Cua Van floating fishing village, the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. There are about 130 floating houses and about 600 people live and work in the village. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
15:15: Return to the boat and sail for about 45 minutes to our second stop – Titov Beach
16.00: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. The second option is 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Luon Cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
17.45: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.00 – 20.30: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. We also offer Squid fishing on the Boat or on the Tender.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day One. Overnight on Indochina Sails
DAY 2: Halong - Hanoi
06.30: Enjoy Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07.30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.45: Arrive by boat at the Surprise Cave - Optional tour program: prepare for visiting the Surprise Cave OR relax onboard the boat. Massage service is available.
08.00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes.
09.00: Upon return to the boat please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier).
09.15: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
16.00: Arrive Hanoi. First Choice is serve you next time
Winter Tour Itinerary
Start from 01/01 to 30/04 and 01/10 to 31/12
DAY 1: Hanoi- Halong
11.30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12.15: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.30: Depart by boat to Halong Bay - start cruise and check-in to cabins.
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.30: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15:15: Return to the boat and sail for about 45 minutes to our second stop - the Bat Cave area.
16.00: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the Cua Van floating fishing village, the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. There are about 130 floating houses and about 600 people live and work in the village. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
7.45: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.00 – 20.30: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:00, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes. Availability depends on several prevailing conditions, if available we will inform you after dinner and will depart at 8:30. Cost for the excursion is $10. per person. Please note that those joining will miss the beginning of the movie.
21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded)
23.00: End of Program for Day One. Overnight on Indochina Sails
DAY 2: Halong - Hanoi
06.30: Enjoy Tai Chi on the sundeck.
07.30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.45: Arrive by boat at the Surprise Cave - Optional tour program: prepare for visiting the Surprise Cave OR relax onboard the boat. Massage service is available.
08.00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes.
09.00: Upon return to the boat please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier).
09.15: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
16.00: Arrive Hanoi. First Choice is serve you next time
Rates in USD per person
+ Without kayak
| US$ per person |
1 person |
2 persons |
4 persons |
Single Sup. |
Child 5 - 12 |
Child under 5 years |
|
From 1st May to 30th Sep |
| Superior |
308 |
152 |
134 |
+94 |
75 |
F.O.C |
| Deluxe |
346 |
174 |
155 |
+110 |
75 |
| Suites |
389 |
201 |
180 |
+127 |
85 |
| Deluxe Valentine |
389 |
201 |
180 |
+127 |
85 |
| Valentine Suite |
464 |
233 |
215 |
+171 |
135 |
|
From 1st Feb to 30th April and 1st Oct to 31st Dec |
| Superior |
368 |
183 |
160 |
+117 |
85 |
F.O.C |
| Deluxe |
414 |
215 |
191 |
+132 |
85 |
| Suites |
460 |
235 |
211 |
+158 |
105 |
| Deluxe Valentine |
460 |
235 |
211 |
+158 |
105 |
| Valentine Suite |
610 |
319 |
293 |
+224 |
155 |
+ With kayak
| US$ per person |
1 person |
2 persons |
4 persons |
Single Sup. |
Child 5 - 12 |
Child under 5 years |
|
From 1st May to 30th Sep |
| Superior |
338 |
182 |
164 |
+94 |
75 |
F.O.C |
| Deluxe |
376 |
204 |
185 |
+110 |
75 |
| Suites |
419 |
231 |
212 |
+127 |
85 |
| Deluxe Valentine |
419 |
231 |
212 |
+127 |
85 |
| Valentine Suite |
494 |
263 |
245 |
+171 |
135 |
|
From 1st Feb to 30th April and 1st Oct to 31st Dec |
| Superior |
398 |
213 |
190 |
+117 |
85 |
F.O.C |
| Deluxe |
444 |
245 |
221 |
+132 |
85 |
| Suites |
490 |
265 |
241 |
+158 |
105 |
| Deluxe Valentine |
490 |
265 |
241 |
+158 |
105 |
| Valentine Suite |
640 |
349 |
323 |
+224 |
155 |

To have the contract rates, tour operators and travel companies can contact us at sales@cruiseshalong.com
Download cruise fact sheet
(winword version),
(pdf version)
Child policy:
- 01 child maximum per cabin.
- Child policy applicable only if sharing a cabin with minimum 02 adults
Includes:
- Welcome drink, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner & Brunch buffet
- Entrance fee, 01 night accommodation on boat with A/C, hot water & shower
- English or French speaking guide on board (upon request)
- Transfer Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi by private car or shared minivan
Excludes:
- Drinks not mentioned
- Insurance
- Flights, airport tax and others
|
Surcharge + 25% on above rates for check - in on |
New Year’s Day 1st Jan |
| Lunar New Year (Public Holidays) |
| Christmas Days: 24th-25th Dec |
| New Year’s Eve: 31st Dec |
Note: submit all required passenger details, number of passengers, full passenger names, check-in and check-out dates, number of cabins, cabin categories, passport numbers, visa expiry dates, special requests (e.g. vegetarian meal, honeymooner) etc.