Cruising in Asia

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas. Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with Cruise Manager.

INDOCHINA SAILS JUNK

DETAILED PROGRAMME

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY
08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00  Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and
throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with Cruise Manager.
14.30  Arrive at Titov 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 supplied. We will spend about one hour on the island.
15.30  Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.30 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 largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30  Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00  Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30  Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 
21:00 – 23:00  Happy Hour!
Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
23.00  End of program for Day One

DAY 2: HALONG BAY DISCOVERY

6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
6:45  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:45  Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room.
8:30  Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and set of dry clothes and there may be some walking on slippery rocks and through shallow water so appropriate shoes for this.
16:00  Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat.
18:30  Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30  Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 
21:00 – 23:00  Happy Hour!
Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
23.00  End of program for Day Two

DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI

6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
6:45  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00  Arrive at the Surprise Cave.
8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00  Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30  Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00  Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45  Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00  Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Farewell and End of Cruise

Inclusions of the trip

· Round trip transportation (A/C)

· Accommodation (single/double/twin)

· All entrance and visiting fees

· All meals as indicated in the programme

· Mineral water bottles served on the van

Exclusions of the trip

· Daily expenses

· Soft drinks on the boat

· Kayaking if not included

· Tip & gratuity to crews and drivers, guides

· Personal travel insurance

· Personal medical insurance

· Other things that not included in the programme

Please note the Cruise Itinerary and Program may be subject to change without prior notice.