Serenity Cruises Halong

TOUR 2 DAYS 1NIGHT ON HALONG SERENITY CRUISES

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Meals: L/D)

SERENITY CRUISES -SMILE TRAVEL

8:30 – 9:00 Pick-up time

For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours on the traditional road to Ha Long city, we will shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf by express way after 2,5 hours driving.

11:30 Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf

She anchors far from crowded and touristy area in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets.

12:15 Embark on SERENITY CRUISES

Warmly welcome to SERENITY CRUISES! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin

12:45 Enjoy fabulous buffet lunch

Fabulous buffer lunch is served while SERENITY CRUISES starts her sails into to magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quiet and less touristic. She will pass famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

15:00 Explore Lan Ha – Ha Long bay, hit the green emerald water for kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits)

SERENITY CRUISE reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies – sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.

Back to SERENITY CRUISES after outdoor activities, this is perfect time to relax yourself with a cocktail, Happy hour deal is available from 16.30 – 18.30. Onboard, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

19:00 Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu

After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment … You wil stay overnight on boat.

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – CYCLING IN CAT BA NATIONAL PARK – HANOI (Meals:B/L)

6:30 Do Taichi section on sundeck

Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Taichi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

7:00 Have light breakfast

SERENITY CRUISES continues her sail to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

7:45 Visit Viet Hai village

Our crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a typical village in the North of Vietnam.

9:15 Return to SERENITY CRUISES

You will have sometime for fresh relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 9.15-10.00 am

10:00 Taste delightful brunch

During the time well prepared brunch is served, SERENITY Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbour.

11:30 Disembark SERENITY CRUISES and farewell the crew

12:00 – 12:15 “Goodbye Lan Ha – Ha Long bay”

Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advanced)

15:00 Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip

Inclusion

• Transfer Hanoi – Ha Long (Tuan Chau wharf) round trip.
• Full furnished cabin with private Ocean View Balcony.
• English speaking guide onboard.
• All meals onboard mentioned (01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch).
• Complimentary 2 bottled water in each Cabin.
• Entrance and sightseeing fees.
• Cooking class, Taichi.
• Kayak (2 people share a kayak).

Exclusion

• Limousine/private transfer Hanoi <-> Ha Long (upon request).
• Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal expenses.
• Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New year.
• Tips for guide/driver/crew & All other services and items not mentioned specifically above.

Important Notes

• Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice
• Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
• Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.
• Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expired date is required for all passengers.
• Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay

CHILD POLICY:

a) Limiting to one child below 6 years old traveling with two adults. Extra child below 6 is charged at 20 usd/ child
b) Limiting to one child below 12 years old sharing cabin with two adults. Extra mattress is upon request
c) Two children below 12 sharing private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate
d) Children of 12 years old and above will be treated as an adult