DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (LUNCH & DINNER)
• 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.
• 11:30 Arriving at Lot 32 - Tuan Chau Marina – have check-in procedures at the waiting lounge.
You can take special tea at lounge by warm welcome.
• 12:15 Transfer to Orchid C r u i s e s by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we'll have some
welcomedrinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
• 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of
the New Seven Wonders of Nature
• 14:15 We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba Island which is located in the middle
of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang cave located in Trung Trang Valley, which is 15km away from the northwest of Cat
Ba town. The cave is 300m long through the mountain, possessing a mysterious beauty due to
the geological tectonics in million years along with many historical vestiges. The cave has many
stalactites with different shapes that stimulate human imagination and amaze visitors.
• 17:00 Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the
green, emerald water.
• 18:00 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 Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with
elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
• 21:00 It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the
restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a
movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you. Over night on board.
• 23:00 Overnight on board.
ORCHID CRUISES
3 DAY 2 NIGHT ITINERARY
32 Phố Anh Đào, Thành phố Hạ Long, Tỉnh Quảng Ninh
Halong: +84 203 384 6810 | Hanoi: +84 243 759 3098 | E: sales@orchidcruises.com
www.orchidcruises.com
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY (BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER)
• 06:30 The day starts early onboard Orchid Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The
breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue
our journey.
• 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
• 08:00
• 14:00
Transfer to tender to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path
and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way.
Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you
will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch will be served on day boat.
Visit Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery,
making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on a sandy beach.
• 17:00 Return to Orchid Cruises. Guests may join a cooking class, take a swim at the untouched area,
or enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the magnificent sunset over
the Gulf of Tonkin.
• 19:30 Fusion Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our
wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting .
• 21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from
the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on
board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see
massage menu)
• 23:00 End of Day Two program
ORCHID CRUISES
3 DAY 2 NIGHT ITINERARY
32 Phố Anh Đào, Thành phố Hạ Long, Tỉnh Quảng Ninh
Halong: +84 203 384 6810 | Hanoi: +84 243 759 3098 | E: sales@orchidcruises.com
www.orchidcruises.com
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI (BREAKFAST & BRUNCH)
• 06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay 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, and consult our sailors.
• 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
• 07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan
Ha Bay
• 09:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
• 10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
• 11:30 Disembark Orchid Cruises at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
Thank you for choosing Orchid Cruises!
* Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice.
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INCLUDED
✓ Luxury room and facilities as ordered.
✓ All onboard meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Kayaking, cooking demonstration, Tai chi session, swimming in the sea (if the weather
permits), movies, squid fishing, music entertainment.
✓ English-speaking tour guide and onboard service fee.
✓ Day boat for exploring Viet Hai village and tour guide for the 2nd day of 3 days/2nights package
✓ Welcoming drink, two bottles of water in the cabin.
✓ Onboard insurance, sightseeing fees, and value added tax.
EXCLUDED
✓ Hanoi – Ha Long transportation (the luxury van is available to be booked ).
✓ Massage treatment (available to be booked in advance).
✓ Personal expenses and services not included in the service include
