HIGHLIGHT
o Driving to Halong Bay through the lush, scenic Red River Delta
o Cruising overnight onboard the modern steel Junk, the charming replica paddle steamer, on tranquil UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay
o Exploring off-the-beaten track to Tien Ong Cave and Dark & Bright Cave
o Taking the time to soak up the beauty of Halong Bay - thousands of limestone islands scattered amidst the clear, turquoise waters
DAY 1 : SUNG SOT CAVE
12:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island
12:45 Transfer to La Vela Pontoon
13:00 Welcome drinks, cruise information and check-in
13:15 - 14:45 Lunch is served at the restaurant
15:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave (1 hour)
16:00 - 17:00 Afternoon tea on the sundeck
17:00 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
17:45 – 18:45 Happy Hour on the sundeck*
19:15 Dinner is served at the restaurant
21:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck*
DAY 2 : TAI CHI - TI TOP ISLAND - CUA VAN FISHING VILLAGE
06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00 - 08:30 Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries
Breakfast at the restaurant
08:45 Transfer to day boat
09:00 Visit Ti Top Island (1 hour)
10:15 Explore Tung Sau Pearl Farm with kayaking option*
12:00 Lunch at the restaurant
14:00 Visit Cua Van Fishing Village
15:30 Return to La Vela Cruise
17:15 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck
17:45 – 18:45 Happy Hour on the sundeck*
19:15 Dinner is served at the restaurant
21:00 Happy Hour on the sundeck*
DAY 3 : TAI CHI - TUAN CHAU MARINA
06:30 Tai Chi on the sundeck
07:00 Coffee & tea with freshly baked pastries
08:45 - 09:15 Bill settlement and check out
09:00 Breakfast at the restaurant
10:10 Traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony
10:45 Return to Tuan Chau Marina
10:45 - 12:00 Light lunch is served at 1958 Restaurant (for guests on the La Vela shuttle)
12:15 - 12:30 Return to Hanoi
NOTE
The La Vela cruise itinerary may change from time to time depending on the weather forecast or the instructions given by the Halong Bay Management Authorities.
Wifi Onboard
Wi Fi is available on board the La Vela but is sometimes unstable due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay.
Boat Transfer
Note that on the second day, you will be transferred to day boat for sightseeing.
