PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore a unique and less touristy route in Lan Ha Bay – Off the beaten track.
- Have 1 night on Amanda cruise – 5 stars brand new cruise with 20 stylish cabins.
- Enjoy swimming, kayaking in the crystal clear water and relax by sunbathing on sundeck.
Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha Bay
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9h00 - 9h30: Pick-up arrangement around Hanoi old quarter, then transfer to Cat Hai island.
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11h45: Limousine car arrives at Tuan Chau.
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12h00: Transfers to Amanda Cruise.
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12h15: Enjoy a welcome drink then check-in.
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12h30: Savor a delicious lunch at the restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals and islets on the way, such as Da Chong, Con Vit and Gia Luan.
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14h15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island. After Trung Trang Cave, we take a few short treks at the entrance of Cat Ba National Park in order to get to know more about the typical creation of tropical forests.
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17h00: Amanda Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau, which is located in Lan Ha Bay for swimming.
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18h00: Join a cooking show where you could learn how to make some Vietnamese traditional dishes and taste them.
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19h30: Dinner is served on board.
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20h30 – 23h00: After finishing dinner, you could view the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic music, enjoy drinks from the bar while watching a TV series by BBC, or try your luck at squid fishing. Or have your leisure time outside your cabin private balcony. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Dark and Bright cave – Hai Phong – Hanoi
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6h00: Wake up in the middle of the bay, inhale the fresh air, watch the sunrise on the broad horizon, and admire the breathtaking seascape.
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6h30: You would spend about 10 minutes traveling on our tender to a nearby fishing area to see how to catch fish from the Cha. On Seascape, you could observe a man and a woman in a fishery classic costume netting.
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7h00: Back to the cruise.
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7h15: Breakfast with light buffet.
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8h00: Transfers to Dark & Bright Cave; explore this lovely cave by bamboo boats.
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8h45: Back onto the cruise; please join our special activity or any activity of your choice on board.
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9h15: Pack & check-out.
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9h45: Farewell brunch is served at the restaurant. You could observe the scenes at different angles and grab this chance to do some photo hunting as the boat slowly cruises past many islets of Halong Bay on her waterway back to the pier.
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11h45: Amanda Cruise returns to Tuan Chau.
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12h00: Disembark and then transfer back to Hanoi.
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14h30: Arrive in Hanoi old quarter, drop off at your hotel.
End of the tour. Thank you very much and see you again on the next trip!
INCLUSION:
- Welcome drink.
- Entrance fees.
- Daily sunset party.
- Breakfast tea, coffee.
- On board cooking class.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Kayaking and bamboo boat ride.
- 2 complimentary bottled water/cabin.
- 1 Complimentary bottle of wine (for suite only).
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast/Br=Brunch/ L=Lunch/ D=Dinner).
EXCLUSION:
-Airfare, visa arrangements.
-Beauty Spa Services & Massage.
-All other services not stated above.
-A/C transfer Hanoi – Hai Phong – Hanoi (book in next step).
-Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses.
-Surcharge for Christmas, Solar New Year’s Day, and Lunar New Year’s Day.
Cancellation by Customer:
-For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:
-More than 30 days before arrival: No charge
-15-30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
-7-15 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
-4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
-Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.
NOTES:
-There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
-For no show cases, there will be no refund.
-All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us.
Cancellation by Weather:
In case an unexpected situation or bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we reserve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there is more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such a kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental, or tours will be given.
Children Policy
-Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
-From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
-From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
-Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
-Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
Important Notes:
-Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice depending on the weather and operating conditions.
-Please advise before departure if you are vegetarian.