DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND ( L, D)
07.45 – 8:30: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
11.30- 11.45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.00-12.15: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13.00: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.
17.40: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.
20.30 – 22.00: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
DAY 2: FULL DAY ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY (B, L, D)
06.30: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and ready for another exploring day.
08:30: Transfer to another small day boat to go deeper into the bay.
09:30 – 11:00: Go to visit Thay Cave. Swim and kayak around this area
11:30 – 13:00: A delicious lunch at noontime is served.
13:00 – 14:00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village and pearl farming.
14.30 – 15:00: Return to the main Swan Cruise boat for the second night onboard. The sequence of activities will occur again, feel free to either join the next scheduled session with new groups or enjoy some undisturbed leisure time on the cruise.
19.00: Dinner will be served.
20.30 – 22.00: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HALONG PORT (B, L)
06:00: Sunrise Tai-chi section on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
06.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and ready for another exploring day.
07.15: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08.30: Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
09.30: Check out.
10.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat
10.30: Back to the harbor
11.15 – 11:30: Disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port.
11.30 – 12:00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
15.30: End of service.