Itinerary
Description:
Glory Cruises offer an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless style in Halong bay. The cruise brings us into contact with local people in different floating villages of the Halong bay. With Glory Cruises, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your “floating hotel” get your insight into Halong bay Vietnam.
Our goal is to offer a soothing as well as stimulating experience that you will remember and cherish. Our dedicated and professional management and staff await you and look forward to serving you on magnificent Halong Bay.
Brief Itinerary:
Dates | Destinations | Meals Included | Transportation |
Day 1 | Hanoi – Halong Bay | L, D | By car, Cruise |
Day 2 | Halong Bay – Hanoi | B, L | By Cruise, Car |
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Cruising in Halong Bay (L/D)
08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
10H00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break
12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time
12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served
13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village. The village is free of busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) to dock.
19h00: Dinner is served.
21h00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing.
Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise
Day 2: Halong Cruise on Glory – Back to Hanoi (B/L)
07.00: Coffee and tea will be served
08.00: Continue cruising
08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
09.30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
11h30: Arrive at the pier. It’s time to say goodbye to the crew.
12.00: Return from Halong to Hanoi.
14h00: Stopover in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi
End of the trip. (Airport transfer is available. Upon requests) 16h00: Arrival in Hanoi. Drop until hotel. Finish the memorial Halong Bay Trip on Halong Emotion Cruise
(Airport transfer is available. Upon requests)
What’s included?
- Welcome coktail
- English Speaking guide
- Entrance fee and sightseeing
- Cruise through Halong bay
- All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as mentioned)
- Accommodation in a twin share or double cabin onboard with A/C, hot water & shower
- Sunrise Tai Chi
- Cooking Class
- Night squid fishing
- Round trip transfer by shuttle bus. Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for more convenience
What’s excluded?
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Tip are welcome
- All other services not clearly mentioned