A highly recommended experience for travelers who enjoy venturing off the beaten path and discovering the authentic local culture and hidden gems of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay is to embark on a 3-day journey aboard the 5-star Amanda Luxury Cruise. Explore the stunning beauty of the region while indulging in top-notch amenities and services, making for an unforgettable adventure.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
07:45 – 08:30 – Pick-up time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay.
11:30 – 12:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:45 – 13:00 – Move onto the Amanda Luxury Cruise
Transferred to the main boat by tender about 30-45 minutes. Embark on Amanda Luxury Cruise
Warmly welcome to Amanda Luxury Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 – Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Amanda Luxury Cruise starts its sail into magnificent Halong Bay – an extension of Halong Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
15:30 – Explore Tra Bau floating village
Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “Tra Bau”‘ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00 – 18:00 – Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Amanda Luxury Cruise and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party” and “HAPPY HOUR” – Buy 02 get 01 drink
Cooking Demonstration is an on board activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. The Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fried spring rolls and enjoy the food you make yourself.
19:00 – Gala Dinner on the Sundeck
You enjoy a luxurious dinner on SUNDECK with a combination menu made from the freshest ingredients in a luxurious, sophisticated space with a blend of French neo-classical style. with traditional Asian features.
21:00 – 23:00 – SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath (free), bamboo dance, ethnic fashion show “Heritage Footsteps” and enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable), massage (chargeable) and admire the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay at night and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat.
Overnight on Amanda Luxury Cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
06:00 – 7:00 – Tai Chi Class
Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
In the morning on Amanda Luxury Cruise – Have light breakfast
Amanda Luxury Cruise continues to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:30 – Discover Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route.
Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.
12:00 – Enjoy your lunch
Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the restaurant.
13:00 – 14:00 – Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area.
Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.
14:00 – 15:30 – Swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach.
The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature’s amazing white sand, very quiet and few tourists. You are free to swim or participate in kayaking activities.
16:00 – 16:30 – Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise
Return to Amanda Luxury Cruise. You will be watching the sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a cocktail.
You will experience swimming in the four-season pool located at the bow of the ship on the second floor or enjoy the complimentary sauna service for customers on the 3-day 2-night program.
17:00- 18:00 – Sunset party, Cooking class
Return to the Amanda Luxury Cruise and relax on board. It’s sunset time in Lan Ha Bay. There is something magical about sunsets. Not just the color but also the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a given moment. Enjoy “Sunset Party” and “HAPPY HOUR” – Buy 02 get 01 drink
The cooking presentation is an onboard activity that helps passengers not only enjoy exquisite cuisine but also learn more about Vietnamese cooking culture. The ship’s chef will instruct and guide you on how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as fried spring rolls and enjoy the food you make yourself.
19:00 – Gala Dinner on the Sundeck
You enjoy a luxurious dinner on SUNDECK with a combination menu made from the freshest ingredients in a luxurious, sophisticated space with a blend of French neo-classical style. with traditional Asian features.
21:00 – 23:00 – SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath (free), bamboo dance, ethnic fashion show “Heritage Footsteps” and enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable). , massage (chargeable) and admire the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay at night and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat.
Overnight on Amanda Luxury Cruise.
DAY 3: LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY – HANOI
06:00 – 7:00 – Tai Chi Class
Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
In the morning on Amanda Luxury Cruise – Have light breakfast
Amanda Luxury Cruises continues to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
07:30 – Kayak to explore the Bright – Dark Cave
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or kayaking, which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:30 – Back to the boat for check-out
09:45 – Brunch time
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
10:45 – 11:30 – Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
The transfer boat will take tourists back to the Waiting room Lot 12 of Tuan Chau Marina.
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
Cycling to explore Tuan Chau island (applies to customers using the bus) after checking out.
15:30 – 16:00 – Drop you off at your address in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point (if you booked our transfer service).
Note: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay.
PRICE
Group Tour:
Price | Single Supplement | |
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Junior Suite | 454 277 | 210 |
Senior Suite | 484 295 | 224 |
Royal Suite | 545 332 | 252 |
Junior Connecting Suite (min 3 adults) | 454 277 | 210 |
Senior Connecting Suite (min 3 adults) | 484 295 | 224 |
Children Price
- Free of charge for babies (0 – 3 years old)
- Children from 4 to under 8 years old: 75% of adult rate
- Child from 9 years must pay the full adult rate
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
- Welcome drink and cold towel
- Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards.
- All meals on board
- Foot bath basin in the room and free herbal bags
- Fruit in all rooms
- Swimming, Kayaking, Cooking Class, Biking
- Afternoon tea
- Wifi board
- Complementary room setup for birthday, wedding anniversary, honeymoon (if any)
- Service fee and insurance as required in sightseeing tickets.
- Fishing equipment
Exclusions
- Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (Choose in Booking Page)
- Beverages, spa and personal expenses.
- Holiday surcharge: Christmas, New Year & Lunar New Year
- Airfares, VISA service, VAT
- All services not clearly mentioned.
POLICIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Cancellation by Customer
- More than 15 days before arrival: Free of charge.
- Within 7 days to 15 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 3 days to 7 days before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 72 hours before starting time: 100% of total tour price.
Cancellation due to bad weather
- Have lunch onboard and without cruising: 35 USD/pax
- Have lunch onboard and using cruise for day cruising: Half price of 2 days 1 night itinerary
- 3 days 2 nights itinerary, but shortened to 2 days 1 night itinerary: Charged as 2 days 1 night itinerary
- Used transfer service: As transfer service rate