DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU PORT – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE (Lunch, Dinner)
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick up time
You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Tuan Chau by minibus (If booking transfer service with Velar Of The Seas Cruise)
Note: If you are not staying at a hotel in the Old Quarter, our car will pick you up at Hanoi Opera House – the last pick up point.
11:45 | Arrive Tuan Chau Port
11:45 – 12:30 | Transfer by minibus to Velar of the seas cruise
12:30 Cruise manager and crew members welcome you on board with orientation and safety briefing.
13:15 | Lunchtime
Enjoy a delicious lunch at our restaurant. At lunchtime, our cruise begins to cruise through the majestic Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Ha Long Bay, less visited, less inhabited and therefore has a special appeal as a more peaceful place.
After lunch, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15:15
Visit Sang Cave by bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, a peaceful circular lake surrounded by lush green trees and high cliffs.
17:30 – 18:30
Enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks at Velar Sky Bar and Happy Hour will provide you with a drink at an attractive price. Having fun together, watching the Sun set into the sea will be unforgettable memories for all visitors on board.
18:00
Our Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you along the way.
19:00
You can treat yourself to a unique Signature Dinner in our special restaurant.
20:30
Now it’s time to relax with an exotic cocktail and enjoy the night view. Our bar offers a wide range of wines, beers and liqueurs, always a popular destination for visitors after a day of sailing in the Bay. You can book a relaxing spa service, watch a movie, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the brilliant sky.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU PORT (B, L)
06:00 | Sunrise Tai Chi Session on the Sundeck
Greet the first light of the new day on the sundeck, warm up with a Tai Chi session or enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or juice in the early morning while admiring the stunning scenery unfolding before your eyes
06:30
A light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
07:15 – 08:15
Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayaking around Tra Bau Floating Village.
09:30
It’s time to head back to Tuan Chau Pier. Check out of your cabin as we get closer to the mainland. After a final brunch and a final farewell from the crew at 10:45 -11:00, you will board our small boat and head back to the pier where you will be picked up by our shuttle bus to Hanoi.
11:45 – 12:10
Board your luxury shuttle bus and return to Hanoi.
INCLUDED:
• 1 night on Velar of the seas cruise
• 04 meals including: 01 breakfast and 2 lunches + 1 dinner
• Free mineral water on board (01 bottle/person/day)
• Entrance fees.
• Onboard insurance and service fees.
• Kayaking
NOT INCLUDED:
• Shuttle bus to and from Ha Long Bay, VISA service …
• Airfare, Visa,
• Drinks, spa and personal expenses.
• VAT
• All services not clearly mentioned
* NOTES:
• The itinerary and schedule of the cruise may change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
• Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to bad weather.
• Meals on board are a combination of: Vietnamese, seafood and international. Guests are advised to advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (01) week prior to the cruise date.
• Pre-registration is required at least 3 days prior to departure with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport must be presented at check-in. Failure to do so may result in denial of boarding by port authorities.
• Free Wi-Fi is available on board. However, occasional interruptions are expected due to the nature of internet signals at sea.