Halong Paloma Cruise

2 Days 1 Night
3 Days 2 Nights
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DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )

7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.

13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).

15:15 - 15:40 : Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.

15:45 - 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam. Happy Hour (sunset party).

18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.

19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.

21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.

Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)

Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2: CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 Have breakfast

07:45 - 09.00 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

09.45 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).

10:00: Check out cabin

10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong bay before getting back to harbor.

11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.

DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )

7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.

12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.

13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).

15:00 - 15:30 : Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.

15:30 - 16:40 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.

16:45 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam. Happy Hour (sunset party).

18:00 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.

19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner on board.

21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.

Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)

Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2: HALONG - LAN HA BAY ( BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )

06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served

07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.

08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.

09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.

12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).

14.00 Continue to discovery Light and Dark Caves (depend on the tide condition ), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.

Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).

15.00 Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.

16.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).

19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.

21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.

Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)

Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 3: CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )

06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

06.45 Have breakfast

07.45 - 09.00 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.

09.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).

10.00: Check out cabin.

10:30 Enjoy Farewell lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.

11.30 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.

INCLUSIONS:

English Speaking Guide on boat.
Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast).
Cooking demonstration.
1 Sunset party
Kayaking
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
Daily fresh fruit in cabin
Service charge, Insurance on board

EXCLUSIONS:

Airfares
Visa Arrangements
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
Round trip shuttle bus transportation