DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY WELCOME ABOARD IMAGE CRUISE (L, D)
At around 8:00 in the morning, we will be picked up at our appointed hotel in Hanoi. We then transfer to Halong Bay. On the way we will pass the area of the Red River Delta with green Welcoming you rice paddies fields. About half way, we will have a short beak at a humanity center. After that we will continue our journey to Halong City. Upon arrival at our private Tuan Chau jetty, tender transfer to the boat. Boarding and check-in with welcome drink, then the cruise starts through Cho Da, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi and Hoa Cuong limestone islets while a lunch is served on board. Then visit Sung Sot Grotto, the “Cave of Surprises”, before taking a swim in Titop Beach or Soi Sim Beach’s pristine waters. The vessel then cruises further to reach its overnight anchorage location near Ho Dong Tien or Luon Cave.
Enjoy the sunset from the sundeck or while swimming; then a dinner will be served on board. Evening is devoted to relaxing in that peaceful piece of a setting, or to experience night-fishing from the boat’s deck.
Overnight on board.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY VISITING – HANOI (B, L)
Early wake-up for a breakfast with stunning scenery, then a small boat will take you to visit Luon Cave. Luon Cave is about 60 meters long and 4 meters wide. Height of the ceiling ranges from 2.5 – 4 meters up on tidal level. Therefore, it only can be accessed by small boat or kayak. After that, we back on board the cruise heads to Tuan Chau pier. Transfer by tender to Pelican & Image cafe. Lunch is served on board while the cruise goes back to Halong City for disembarking at noon time. End of the cruise.
Notes: The itinerary can change due to weather, tide levels.
Notes
- Surcharge * US$ 15/ per person for Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and New Year Eve (31 Dec)
Children policy:
- Baby Cot is free of charge and according to availability.
- From 12 and above will be charged as adult
- Two children under 12 years old sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate
Shuttle bus:
- Price for return transfer: US$ 30/ seat
- Estimated departure time from Hanoi: 8.00 am – 8.30 am
- Estimated return time to Hanoi: 4.00 pm– 4.30 pm
CABINS
Image Halong boasts a fleet of 18 vessels:
- 10 day-trip boats with no cabins but a bar and restaurant and a sun-deck to accommodate each 48 guests
- 5 Image boats ranging from 9 to 11 cabins, including bar and restaurant and a sun-deck
- 3 similar luxury Pelican boats, each of 22 cabins, will provide a 5-stars experience.
- The first Pelican boat will be operating early 2012, while the two others will be launched later during the year.
NOTES:
The itinerary can change due to weather, tide levels.
Our prices include all mentioned services and entrance fees, English & French tour guide and accommodation in double cabin. Additional services such as Spa and massage, kayak rental, drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned are excluded.