DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau Marina on the new highway (This service is required to book in advance with additional charge). Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in Old Quarter, our limousine will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the last pickup point.
11:30 – 12:00 You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via the bay to board our luxurious craft, VENUS Cruises. After boarding, Cruise Manager will give a brief about safety regulations and tours. Guests then will be given room key and time for freshening before lunch.
We encourage you to explore our luxuriously-appointed ship then watch the magical landscape cruise past.
13:15 Lunch will be served at the restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay. After lunch time, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15:00 Cruise anchors at Tra Bau area. Guests are free to choose kayaking or immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters. This will be a very particular experience when your feet are around 20m above land.
17:00 It’s time to return to your lavish liner and cruise to your evening accommodation.
17:30 – 18:30 Enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and snacks on Venus Sky Bar and Happy hour will offer you drink with attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling into the sea will be unforgettable memories to every single traveller on board.
18:00 Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
19:15 You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
20:45 - 24:00 It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Ba Trai Dao Beach (B/L/D)

05:30 – 06:00 The morning is the best time of the day on Lan Ha Bay. You might like to head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions or enjoy leisure time in your room
06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast is served at Signature restaurant. It can be either buffet style or set menu during the trip.
08:15- 14:00 You will be taken to Viet Hai village. Spend 6 hours to discover the 100 years old with plenty of interesting things. Cycling around, take a deep breath of fragrance paddy field, trying fish massage or talking with gentle and charm local people, tasting local dishes while lunch is served whether at the village or on board.
14:30 – 15:30 Swimming and kayaking time at one of the most beautiful beach of Lan Ha Bay: Ba Trai Dao Beach-featuring three small beautiful sandy beaches embracing small islands. Guests can also do some volley ball hits at the beach too.
16:30 – 17:15 Return to main boat and leisure till dinner.
18:30 – 20:00 Delicious dinner is ready to be served. It can be flexible between set menu and buffet in order to vary the diner taste.
20:30 - 24:00 Free time. You can try spa, squid fishing or reading, lying under thousand stars sky or gossip with friends.

Day 3: Dark & Bright Caves – Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

05:30 -06:00 Greets first light of the day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you.
06:00- 06:40 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
06:45 – 07:40 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright caves and islets by local rowing boats
which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
09:30 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After that an early brunch will be served and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 – 11:00. You will board our tender and head back to the pier where you will be met by your vehicle to get back to Hanoi or to the next destination.
11:45 -12:10 Get on the luxury van and get back to Hanoi (This service is required to book in advance with additional charge).

Thank you so much for traveling with Venus Halong Cruises!

INCLUSIONS IN THE CABIN RATES:

• Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin with standing shower and private Jacuzzi bathtub.
• In house English speaking guide
• Full board meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• Fresh flowers setup
• Fruits setup in cabin
• Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Caves, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beach, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.

EXCLUSIONS IN THE CABIN RATES:

• Airfares and transfers to and from Ha Long Bay
• Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa and massage services
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
• Surcharge for Dec 24th and Dec 31st
• All other services not clearly mentioned in the "inclusions in the cabin rates"
• V.A.T (if required to issue the invoice)