DAY 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU HARBOR – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – LAN HA BAY
(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
07:40 – 8:30 Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests who book transfer with Diana Cruises).
Note: If you’re staying outside the Old Quarter, the meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.
09:00 Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:30 Arrive in Hai Duong province and have 20 minutes short break.
11:45 Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
11:45 – 12:00 Transferred by speedboat to Diana Cruise. Welcome to Diana Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:15 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood buffer or set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Cat Ba area.
14:45 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Customers will participate in outdoor activities and choose options between Kayaking Or sitting on bamboo boat for about 1 hour.
16:45 – 17:45 The Ship move to Tra Bau Beach and reaching there at 16h50. Here you are free to swim or kayak around the boat for a period of 45 minutes.
Life jackets and towels are provided.
17:00 Enjoy Afternoon Tea Party with free freshly prepared snacks fruit and your ordered favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Lan Ha Bay. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 2 get 1 free” drink program at the Lunaé Sky bar on 5th floor and Celesté Rooftop on 6th floor.
17:00 – 18:00 Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Diana Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
18:00 – 18:30 Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration at the restaurant and learn to prepare authentic local appetizers.
19:00 Dinner will be served at the restaurant on the 4th floor.
20:30 – 22:00 After dinner, you have free time to participate in nightlife activities such as Squid Fishing on the 1st floor, Painting workshop,Order a cocktail or wine from our well-stocked bar, book a spa treatment or stargaze on the sundeck.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY- TAI CHI LESSON – FROG POND AREA – HANOI (B/ L)
(Meals: Light Breakfast, Brunch)
06:00 Begin your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or simply enjoy morning tea,coffee, or juice with the sunrise.
06:15- 7:30 Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee then having breakfast at our restaurant.
07:30 – 08:30 Guests may relax at the swimming pool on Deck 1 or join the kayaking activity at
the stern of the cruise. The kayaking duration may be adjusted depending on the
number of participants and to align with the overall itinerary.
09:00 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure.
09:30 Enjoy a leisurely brunch as the cruise heads back to the harbor. (Drinks excluded)
10:00 Settle your bar bill at the counter.
10:40 Disembark Diana Cruises.
11:15 – 11:30 Transfer back to Hanoi (for guests who book the return transfer with Diana Cruises).
13:50 – 14:00 Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax for 15 minutes.
15:00 – 15:20 Arrive in Hanoi
TOUR INCLUSION
• Entrance fees, sightseeing fees, kayaking,
• Local bamboo boat
• English-speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation, shower
• Welcome drink
• Meals onboard: 02 lunches, 01 dinners, and 01 breakfast
• Sunrise Tai Chi
• Insurance on-board
• Internet wifi (Starlink) in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television
• Fishing equipment
• Cooking class on cruise
TOUR EXCLUSION
• Drinks
• Limousine round trip
• Tips for tour guides and driver
• Personal expenses