Day 1: Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay 

12.30:    Check in at the cruise centre.

12.45:    Depart from Tuan Chau, meet the on board team and receive a safety briefing.

13.30:   Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards to Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.

15.00:   Visit the wheel house and engine room.

15.45:   Participate in a guided tour of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. 17.30:   Take part in a cooking demonstration.

18.00:   Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).

19.15:   Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.

21.00:   Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island 

06.30:   Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while the ship begins slowly cruising.

07.00:   Breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay.

09.00:   Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by traditional bamboo boat.

12.00:   Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards Lan Ha Bay and

Cat Ba Island.

13.45:   Join a guided biking or hiking excursion through the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit The Au Co organic farm.

16.30:   Swim and kayak in Viet Hai Lagoon.

17.00:   Make the most of an extended Happy Hour for two hours (buy 1 get 1 free). 19.15:   Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.

21.00:   End the day with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

06.30:   Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.

07.00:   Take your time over breakfast.

09.30:   Prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.

09.45:   Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony. 

10.45     Disembark in Tuan Chau.

Included:

• Welcome cocktail, entrance fee and sightseeing fee.
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
• 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts.
• Bike ride on Cat Ba Island.
• Visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat.
• Visit to Sung Sot Cave.
• Regular tea, coffee and drinking water during the cruise.
• Kayaking equipment.
• Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges.

Excluded:

• Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay
• Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa services
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.