EXPLORE HA LONG BAY BY SEAPLANE

Our driver and guide will pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and transfer to your hotel. Then check in at the hotel and rest.

Have dinner with Vietnam specialties. 

Free time to walk around and explore Hanoi at night.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast. Then, the car will take you to the Noi Bai International airport (HAN) to take a seaplane to Ha Long Bay (the flight is estimated to depart at 09:55 AM).

Arrived in Ha Long and continued a 25-minute tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. 

• Admire the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of islands and islets, limestone mountains and beautiful bays with unique shapes that impress.

The seaplane landed at port. After that, check in and start your journey on a luxurious 5-star cruise:

12:00 Warmly welcomed in Ha Long International Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.

12:30 Transferred to the Cruise by a tender boat. The cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink.

12:45 Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Ha Long Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone

14:45 The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprising Cave, keep moving by tender to Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962.

Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Ha Long Bay will surprise you there.

17:00 Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…The cruise moves to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00 Take advantage of the Happy hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30 A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef.

19:00 A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day.

20:30 Free time for evening activities: film entertainment, mini games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you.

Stay overnight on the Ha Long cruise.

06:30 Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave

07:00 A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant.

08:15 – 09:45 The transfer boat will pick you up to continue enjoy sightseeing and discover the beauty landscape of Hal Long Bay.

10:00 Relaxing on the boat with view of amazing limestone, we will continue the trip to the brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)

11:00 Arrived at Tung Sau Area, visit pearl farming area and kayaking.

12:30 After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch.

14:00 Relaxing & enjoy tea break, discover the Vietnamese tea culture.

14:00 – 15:30 Transfer boat move to Vung Vieng area brink you back to Signature cruise and move to Titop area bring you back to cruise. 

16:00 Back to cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…

18:00 – 19:00 Take advantage of the Happy hour “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.

18:30 A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Head Chef

19:00 A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day.

20:30 Free time for evening activities: film entertainment, mini games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you. 

Overnight on the Ha Long Cruise.

06:30 Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave

07:00 A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant.

07:30 Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form of beautiful endemic vegetation of Ha Long Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person).

09:00 Come back to cruise, relaxing and packing the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Cruise team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.

09:30 Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port.

10.45 Transfer by tender back to Ha long International Harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:00 Return to the mainland.

Transfer to Hanoi. Check-in the hotel and rest. In the afternoon, visiting:

• Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam
• Taking a cyclo through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities.

Have dinner. Back to the hotel and relax or freely enjoy the cuisine and explore the vibrant Hanoi at: Hanoi walking street, bars, live music cafe, …

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast and check out the hotel.

Begin the day by enjoying a cup of egg coffee or coconut coffee at Cafe Dinh – one of the oldest and most authentic places to try egg coffee in Hanoi. Then start to visit:

• Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple.
• Hoa Lo Prison which was once known as “Hanoi Hilton”.

Have lunch. Then, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi and take a flight to the next destination.

End of trip.