Overview:
🪄 Embark on a 2-day, 1-night cruise from Hanoi to explore the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Stay in an onboard cabin on a 4-star junk boat, discover famous caves, enjoy tranquil waters, and indulge in luxurious amenities aboard these magnificent floating hotels.
Destinations:
- Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
- Tuan Chau marina.
- Da Chong islet.
- Tra Bau area
- Dark & Bright cave
Tour itinerary:
📍 Day 01: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Habour – Suprising Cave – TiTop Island (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Van pick up going to Tuan Chau harbor.
- 12:00 – CHECK-IN: Warmly welcomed by our team in Ha Long International harbor. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
- 12:30 – ONBOARD: Transferred to the Signature Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing our the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink.
- 12:45 – HAPPY LUNCH: Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Ha Long Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone.
- 14:45 – ACTIVITIES: The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.
- 15:45 – ACTIVITIES: Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.
- Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Ha Long Bay will surprise you there.
- 17:00 – RELAX: Back to the Athena Cruise after a chain of interesting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
- 18:00 – 19:00 – HAPPY HOUR: Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
- 18:30 – COOKING CLASS: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.
- 19:00 – DINNER: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
- 20:30 – CHEERFUL EVENING: Free time for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you.
📍 Day 02: Luon Cave – Kayaking – Tuan Chau Harbour – Hanoi (B, L)
- 06:30 – TAI-CHI CLASS: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave.
- 07:00 – BREAKFAST: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant.
- 07:30 – VISITING CAVE: Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Ha Long Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person.
- 09:00 – CHECK OUT: Come back to Athena cruise, relax and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
- 09:30 – BRUNCH: Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port.
- 10:45 – GOODBYE: Transfer by tender back to Ha Long International Habour and disembarkation.
- Van Pick up going to Ha Noi.
