Day 1: Hanoi - Hon Gai Harbor – Cong Do – Cap La Island – Tra San (L, D)    

07.45 – 8:30: The Swan shutter bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and heading to northeast of Vietnam. At the middle of the way, we have a quick stop to stretch your leg and refresh then continue our way to Halong Bay.

12.30: Arrive in Swan office in Hon Gai Pier, have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain and transfer by tender to Swan Cruise.

12.45: Enjoy welcome drink and spend a couple minutes to briefing about safety on boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
20.30: 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 has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Day 2: Tra San – Thien Canh Son Cave – Hon Gai Harbor  - Hanoi (B, L)    
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese popular breakfast – Pho.

08.00: Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island, swimming or kayaking.

09.30: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Attend in 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.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat. 12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier.
12.30: Farewell Halong Bay then our bus will take you back to Hanoi. 17.00: End of service.

Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.

Cruise Includes:

• English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on boat
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees
• Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
• All meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
• Cooking demonstration
• Sunset party
• Kayaking
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
• 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
• Daily fresh fruit in cabin
• Service charge, Insurance on board

Cruise excludes:

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

Information

Check-in: Check in time: 12:30 - 13:00 noon
Check-out: 09:30 AM
Shuttle bus: Pick up/Drop off from/to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter from 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Estimated time return Hanoi: 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Guide: English guide on board

Cancellation policy

More than 10 days prior to the cruise date: No charge 
7 to 10 days prior to the cruise date: 50% of the total rate.
Less than 7 days prior to the cruise date: 100% of total rate
No show: 100%

Surcharges

Surcharge US$25 per guest on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year Eve (December 31)