Indochina Sails Cruise on Ha Long Bay (2days /1night)

About INDOCHINA SAILS
(2days /1night)

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay - Indochina (L, D)

08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas.

11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.

12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin the cruise trip.

13:00: Enjoy a deluxe lunch of Vietnamese as well as International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.

14.30: Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about one hour on the island.

15.30: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination – the Bat Cave area.

16.30: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time.

Option 1: a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10 per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.

Option 2: visiting the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.

18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area – anchor for overnight.

19:00: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available.

21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine excluded).

Overnight on boat

Day 2: Halong bay - Hanoi ( B )

6:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).

6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.

7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave.

8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.

9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.

9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.

10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

10:45: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.

11:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.

Cruise price:

Cabin Categories	Price per person in USD base on sharing or private cabins
	High Season 1 Jan-30 Apr, 2011 & 1 Oct – 31 Dec,2011		Normal Season 1 May, 2011-30 Sep, 2011
	Single Cabin	Twin/Double	Single Cabin	Twin/Double
Superior	280	167	240	150
Deluxe	326	193	275	155
suite	380	227	315	205
President Suite	473	267	385	230

+ Currency: American Dollars (USD)

+ Twin/ Double Cabin: 2 beds or 1 big bed for 2 adults

+ Single cabin: 1 big bed for 1 adult only (single traveler)

Includes:

+ Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower.

+ English speaking customer service manager on board junk

+ Entrance fees

+ All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 01 Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and 01 Dinner, 01 International Brunch Buffet)

+ Service fees + taxes

+ Insurance on board

Excludes:

+ Return shuttle bus/ private car or van transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (see our quotation at Extra service Item)

+ Airfares and departure taxes

+ Kayaking services

+ Visa, passport or vaccination costs

+ Other meals not specified in the itinerary

+ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities.

Child policy:

+ For child under 5 years old in parent’s room and using existing bedding (maximum 01 child per cabin and child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults.)

+ For child between 5 - 12 years old: 25% of the cabin rate (sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults, limiting to one child per cabin only)

+ Extra bed: For child under 12 years old, its US$ 25 in addition to the charge mentioned above.

Extra service: (Transportation: Hanoi - Halong bay - Hanoi)

+ A/C Shuttle Bus : US$ 20 per adult and US$ 10 per child between 5 - 12 years old.

+ Private Car (7seats): US$ 110 per car

+ Private Van (16seats) : US$ 120 per van

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