Halong Athena Cruise

DAY 01: HANOI – HALONG BAY – KAYAKING – TI TOP ISLAND ( Lunch, Dinner )

8.45: You will be met by our tour guide and limousine bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter depart to Bai Tu Long Bay about 145km.

11.45: Ready at Athena Check-in Lounge

12:00: Boarding time, check in your cabin. Followed by activities such as:  boarding Athena Cruise for departure, Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager

13.30: Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets.

15.30: Kayaking around Luon cave, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

18:00: Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free

19.00: Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes

19.30: Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods

21.00: Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar

DAY 02: HALONG BAY – SURPRISING CAVE – HANOI ( Breakfast, Brunch )

06.15: Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck

07.15: Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board

7.45: Arrive at the Surprising cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 

9.00: Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 

09.45: Brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

10.45: Disembark at Halong International harbour

11.30 Disembark at the harbor then get on the limousine bus back to Hanoi

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi – drop off at your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

HAVE A GOOD TRIP!

DAY 01: HANOI – HALONG BAY –  – TI TOP ISLAND ( Lunch, Dinner )

8.45: You will be met by our tour guide and limousine bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter depart to Bai Tu Long Bay about 145km.

11.45: Ready at Athena Check-in Lounge

12:00: Boarding time, check in your cabin. Followed by activities such as:  boarding Athena Cruise for departure, Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager

13.30: Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets.

14.45: Arrive at the Surprising cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 

16.00: Leaving Surprising Cave to visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

18.00: Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free

19.00: Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes

19.30: Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods

21.00: Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar

DAY 02: HALONG BAY - KAYAKING - ME CUNG CAVE

06.00: Morning call (if you request).

06.30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes.

07.00: Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).

8.30-09.00: Transfer to dayboat to discover others new destinations of Halong bay.

10.00: Visit Tung Sau areas and used kayaking free.

12.00: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine will be served in lunch.

13.30: Visit Me Cung cave

15.00: Back to the Athena Cruise. You can choose relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi and sunbath on sundeck.

18.00-19.00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded)

18.30: Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19.00: Have set menu dinner.

20.30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)

DAY 03: HALONG BAY – KAYAKING – HANOI

06.15: Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck

07.15: Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board

08:00: Visit Luồn cave by kayak - .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/peron).

9.00: Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 

09.45: Brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

10.45: Disembark at Halong International harbour

11.30 Disembark at the harbor then get on the limousine bus back to Hanoi

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi – drop off at your hotel

HAVE A GOOD TRIP!

TOUR INCLUDED:

⇒ Limousine bus transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay

⇒ English speaking Guide

⇒ Welcome cocktail

⇒ 1 night accommodation on Athena Cruise

⇒ Full board meals: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast,01 brunch

⇒ Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking, rowing boat

⇒ Sunset party with refreshment in happy hours (17:00 – 19:00)

⇒ Water, tea and fresh fruit in the cabin.

⇒ Insurance on-board  

TOUR EXCLUDED:

X Visa arrangements

X Beauty spa services

X Other beverages, tips and personal expenses

X Surcharge on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12.

X All other services that not clearly mentioned

CHILDREN PRICE:

* Children from 1 to 4 years of age are free, sharing a room with parent

* Children from 5 to 9 years of age are charged 75%, sharing a room with parent

* Children from 10 years of age as adult

* Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC;

• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should provide us with any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days prior to the departure date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by the port authority.
• Elderly people, people with physical health problem or kids who cannot use kayaking and need to use a bamboo boat are free of charge.