La Pandora Cruise Halong Bay (#221)

La Pandora Cruise Halong Bay is a superior class of 10 cabins boat well equipped, a mixture design in a modern and oriental style with a harmonious combination of iron & wood; spacious cabins, bar, elegant dining area, and spectacular sundeck. The Pandora Cruise Halong Bay, a boutique cruise will truly serve you a unique and unforgettable experience of passing overnight on the Halong Bay

2 Days 1 Night Program (code 221.1a)

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Lunch, Dinner)

08:15 – 08:45: The driver & guide pick you up from the hotel in the Hanoi city center, or at The Hanoi Opera House, #1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem (if you book the bus with us), on the direction to the Halong Bay, we have a short break on route.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina harbor, transferred by tender of La Pandora Cruise

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instructions.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy a cooking demonstration (show you how to make our specialty: spring rolls “Nem”) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, time to relax in your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access, or play exciting games.

Overnight on board.

Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Brunch)

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee, and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender.

The Bus transfers you back to your hotel in Hanoi city center or we drop you off at the Hanoi Opera House, #1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem (if you book the bus with us)

15:00 – 15:30: You will arrive back in Hanoi city center.

The trip ends.

3 Days 2 Nights Program (code 221.1b)

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Lunch, Dinner)

08:15 – 08:45: The driver & guide pick you up from the hotel in the Hanoi city center, or at The Hanoi Opera House, #1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem (if you book the bus with us), on the direction to the Halong Bay, we have a short break on route.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Marina harbor, transferred by tender of La Pandora Cruise

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instructions.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy a cooking demonstration (show you how to make our specialty: spring rolls “Nem”) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, time to relax in your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access, or play exciting games.

Overnight on board.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi Beach (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee, and tea served.

08:00: Transfer to the Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rainforests and dark tunnels. Enjoy the stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, and bamboo…you will have a chance to see the local life in a valley of local people.

12:30: Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on the day boat.

13:30: Visit Lan Ha Bay, free kayaking to discover the bay by yourself and swim in the blue water.

Visit the Van Boi area, which is the heart of Lan Ha Bay, there are a lot of white sandy and coral beaches.

16:30: Return to La Pandora cruise, time for relaxing.

17:30: Enjoy the cooking demonstration (show you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, back to your cabin for relaxing or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access, or play exciting games.

Overnight on board.

Day 3: Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Brunch)

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee, and tea served.
07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender.

The Bus transfers you back to your hotel in Hanoi city center or we drop you off at the Hanoi Opera House, #1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem (if you book the bus with us)

15:00 – 15:30: You will arrive back in Hanoi city center.

The trip ends.

*Highlights:
Visit Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau Marina
Da Chong islet
Tra Bau area
Viet Hai village
Van Boi area & beach
Dark & Light cave

*Activities:

Cave exploration
Kayaking or bamboo boat ride, swimming
Cooking demonstration
Music entertainment and squid fishing

Note:

The itinerary may be changed on the weather condition.

Please bring your trekking shoes and mosquito repellent.

Price is valid until 31.12.2024

Price in USD per person, haft double/twin shared cabin including round trip bus service
(except festivals, and public holidays)

Inclusions:

Welcome drinks, and cold or warm handkerchiefs on the boat
Accommodation in a cabin with en-suite bathroom, and air conditioning (two people sharing a Double/or Twin cabin)
Full board meals:
2 days (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
3 days (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts) on the boat.
Complimentary tea, coffee, and 2 bottles of mineral water in the cabin on the boat
English-speaking tour guide onboard
Kayaking & bamboo boat
Tai Chi & Cooking demonstration
Night squid fishing on boat
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Transportation Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (round trip normal bus service)

Exclusions:

Visa & Hotel arrangements
Spa treatment services
Beverages on boat, tips, and personal expenses
Travel insurance, bank charge (for payment by credit card)
All other services not clearly mentioned
VAT

Children policy:

F.O.C for one child below the age of 5 years traveling with two adults, sharing a bed with 2 adults, limited to one child per cabin only, second child is charged at 60% adult rate.

Children from 5 to under 10 years of age sharing a cabin with adults are charged 80% of the adult rate.

Children from 10 years old are charged as adults.

For private/ charter cruises: Children from 5 years old will be charged as adults