Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Halong Bay

Morning

Pick up from your hotel around 9:30-10:00am for a 2.5 ride to Hai Phong / Dinh Vu port (transfer not included in cabin price). Have sometime to relax at our waiting lounge before boarding the cruise.

Afternoon

Upon getting on board, receive welcome drinks and safety briefing from our cruise manager. You can check in your beautiful cabin, have a quick rest before proceeding to lunch. As you enjoy the special menu, the cruise will slowly move towards Halong Bay, passing Cat Ba Island, and visit Trung Trang Cave. Arrive at Tra Bau Area where you can enjoy beach time.

Evening

Return to your boat in late afternoon to watch sunset over the Bay. Join our cooking class on board or Happy Hour at our bar. Dinner is served and evening is free time for your own activity (squid fishing, movie watching or just chilling at our common area).

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi

Morning

Early risers can enjoy the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay in the early morning and take part in Tai Chi class. After eating breakfast, tourists will be transferred by canoes to explore Frog Pond area with time for swimming/ kayaking. At 9:45am, tourists will be back on Azalea Cruise for check-out schedule. A delightful brunch will be catered 30 minutes later. Around 11:35am, the cruise returns to Dinh Vu Port, tourists disembark and say goodbye to the cruise.

Day 1: Hanoi – Hai Phong – Lan Ha Bay

Morning

Pick up from your hotel around 9:30-10:00am for a 2.5 hour ride to Hai Phong / Dinh Vu port (transfer not included in cabin price). Have sometime to relax at our waiting lounge before boarding the cruise

Afternoon

Upon getting on board, receive welcome drinks and safety briefing from our cruise manager. You can check in your beautiful cabin, have a quick rest before proceeding to lunch. As you enjoy the special menu, the cruise will slowly move towards Halong Bay, passing Cat Ba Island, Thoi Quyt Area, Cua Van area. Arrive at Ba Trai Dao area where you can enjoy beach time. We will also take you to visit the nearby islets on coracles or you can try kayaking area.

Evening

Return to your boat in late afternoon to watch sunset over the Bay. Join our cooking class on board or Happy Hour at our bar. Dinner is served and evening is free time for your own activity (squid fishing, movie watching or just chilling at our common area).

Day 2: Halong Bay exploration

Morning

Coffee, Tea and Light Pastries will be served from early morning. Wake up and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Bay or try Tai Chi session on sundeck. Transfer to day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village where you can take cycling trip to visit the place. You will learn how life on island differ fundamentally from what you have seen in Hanoi before. Optional electric car service available (exta cost).

Afternoon

Have lunch on day boat. Later visit Bai Tu Long Bay area, with free time for kayaking around Ba Ham Lake area. Return to main cruise where you can enjoy free time for relaxation.

Evening

Luxury dinner served in restaurant. Enjoy the landscape of the Bay at night.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Morning Early risers can join our Tai Chi on sundeck and enjoy the light breakfast. Later we will continue our journey and visit Toi Sang Cave (Dark and Bright Cave). Return to cruise for check out and brunch. Bid farewell to crew and return to Hanoi.

• PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
• Trip cancellation due to bad weather in Halong Bay: The cancellation decision is made by Management Board of Halong Bay on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy (Read more about cancellation due to bad weather) or check Halong Bay weather to find out when is the best time to visit Halong Bay to make sure you have perfect Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
• Don't forget to purchase Travel insurance! I wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared.  I personally use Vietnam Travel Insurance (Bảo hiểm du lịch) as a local for my travel insurance guarantee when I travel oversea or Bảo hiểm tai nạn for my job and Bảo hiểm sức khỏe, PVI care for all my family.
• Read more about popular destinations around Hanoi : Tam Coc Vietnam | Trang An Boat Tour | Mua Caves Ninh Binh | Mua Caves Tour from Hanoi | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital or Hanoi Train Street.

• Taxes & Service Charges
• Welcome Cocktail
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
• Luxury en-suite Bathroom
• Meals on board during cruise program
• International Breakfast Buffet
• Tai Chi Session
• Cooking Class
• Insurance
• Kayaking

• Transfer from Hanoi to Dinh Vu Port and back (transfer time approximately 2.5 hours)
• Airfares, and Hotel Accommodation
• Visa to Vietnam
• Beauty Spa Services and Massage
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tax, tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Surcharge for New Year, Christmas

• Check in on board: 12:10pm
• Check out:  11:35am
• Return Hanoi: 2:30pm
• The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
• Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
• Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.
• Peak season surcharge: Surcharge $40/adult and $30/child for Gala dinner applies if guests stay on board on December 24th and/or December 31st 2018 and Lunar New Year Feb 4th, 2019
• Shuttle bus: $36/person (adults and children round trip). Pick up point: at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in front of Hanoi Opera House

• More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
• From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
• From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
• Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
• No-Show: 100% of total rates.
• Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.