Orchid Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (-/L/D)
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Kayaking
Overnight on board
08:00 – 08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay. (The service is not included)
11:00 – 11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 – Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge. You can take special tea at the lounge by a warm welcome.
11:45 – 12:00 Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a speed boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
12:45 – 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we disembark into Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15:00 – 15:30 Visit Ao Ech – a “little paradise” isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kayaking at Ao Ech in Lan Ha Bay offers a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience.
17:00 – 17:30 Orchid Cruises anchors for an overnight stay in Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay, offering a serene landscape to immerse yourself in the bay’s natural beauty.
18:00 – 18:15 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset. Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 – 19:30 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 – 21:30 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.
23:00 Overnight on board.
Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/-/-)
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Private car
06:00 – 06:30 Perfect time to refresh with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season.
06:45 – 07:00 A light breakfast will be served before we continue our journey to explore the area.
07:15 – 07:30 Progress to Trung Trang Cave by bus on Cat Ba Island. The cave is 300m long through the mountains, possessing a mysterious beauty with many stalactites in different shapes that stimulate human imagination.
09:45 – 10:00 Welcome back on board for check-out procedures.
10:00 – 10:30 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant.
11:00 – 11:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. On the way back to Hanoi, the drive might stop for a short break.
14:30 – 15:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
* Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice.
* Wifi is available onboard for free of charge. However, interruption is expected due to nature of internet signal at sea
Price and Policy
Believing that 5-star quality comes in many forms, Orchid Cruise Halong constantly strives to offer the best experiences to tourists in Halong Bay. It provides excellent on-board services: a unique itinerary, only 1.5 hours from Hanoi to the heart of the junk (instead of 4 hours), professional staff, etc.
JUNK
Number of cabins: 14
ACCOMMODATION
| Room Type | Number of Rooms | Size (m2) | Extra Bed |
| Suite Cabin With Balcony | 8 | 36 | 1 |
| Family Suite Cabin With Balcony | 4 | 72 | 2 |
| Premium Suite Cabin With Balcony | 4 | 36 | 1 |
| Family Premium Cabin With Balcony | 4 | 72 | 2 |
| Orchid Exclusive Suite | 2 | 45 | 1 |
ACTIVITIES
- Swimming
- Kayaking or rowing boat
- Tai Chi
- Cooking class
- Squid fishing
- Music and Movies
PLEASE NOTE
- The itinerary is subject to change due to weather or tidal conditions without prior notice.
- Please inform us before departure if you have any special dietary requirements (dietary restrictions or vegetarian).
Orchid Cruise
- 2 Days - 1 night
- Tuan Chau Marina, Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Ao Ech, Tra Bau, Cat Ba Island, Trung Trang Cave
- Hanoi/Hanoi