Itinerary
The word “V’Spirit” actually means “Vietnamese Spirit”, and our goal is to help you experience that feeling which is part of our daily lives. Our three, newly-built wooden junks are designed in the time-honored traditional style, but with contemporary, deluxe cabins and facilities, including sea-view windows in each cabin, private, modern bathrooms and a comfortable sun-deck bar. Visiting the most famous Vietnamese World Heritage Site with V’Spirit Cruises is bound to be one of the highlights of your travels in Vietnam. Welcome to you on Vspirit Cruise!
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. 15h30 – 16h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Luon Cave area.
16h30 Back to the V’Spirit Classic.
16h30 – 17h30 Cruising to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h30 Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set.
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h00 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board.
08h30 Transfer to a Day Boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay.
08h30 – 12h00 Explore the Light and Dark Cave by kayak. Swimming and relaxing at the beaches
12h00 – 14h00 Return to the day boat. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on board. Kayaking more to explore Lan Ha Bay or just leisure at the beaches
14h00 – 14h30 Visit a floating Pearl Farm and learn the technique for making high quality pearls. If the weather permits, we continue along to Three Peach Beach for swimming.
14h30 – 16h00 Cruise back to the main boat
19h00 Enjoy dinner and overnight on board
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06h30 – 07h00 Join Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 While heading back to the harbor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30 Disembark V’Spirit Classic Cruise
12h30 Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00 Trip finishes.
Included:
– Welcome Drinks
– Shuttle bus with compliment bottled water (P/u: Hanoi city center)
– Cruise Itinerary and Program
– Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
– English-speaking Tour Guide
– Deluxe Cabins and A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
– Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
– Kayaking Insurance
– Taxes and Service Charges
Included:
– Airfares
– Car Transfers Beverages
– Tips and Personal Expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above
