Aspira Luxury Cruise – 5 Star Overnight Cruise in Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long Bay

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Highlights:

• Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey
• New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing.
• Admiring Cat Ba Island to explore one pristine karst cave.
• Go Kayaking/ Swimming one the most beautiful beach on the Bay
• Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay.
• Discover a local valley Viet Hai village by biking, visit local house, school…

DAY 1: Ha Noi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)

– 8.30- 9.00: Pick-up time for those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.

• Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area, our car will pick up at meeting point is Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point. => This one for guest who use our transfer service. >>You may be interested in Transfer Hanoi – Halong and return. If you book option from Halong without transfer from Hanoi (you are in Halong already) or you prefer getting to Halong bay on your own, please come to our meeting point at Halong International Cruise Port (Tuan Chau harbor, gate 26) before 11.30 AM. You will be transferred to the big Cruise by tender/speed boat. Any late arrivals will be charged 100 USD for tender.

– 11.30 – 12.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf . From here, you will transfer by Tender boat to ASPIRA CRUISES

– 12.30: Checkin ASPIRA CRUISES. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in ASPIRA CRUISES’ luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay.

– 15:30: We arrive at Dark Cave & Bright Cave , where you can do kayaking or Bamboo boat around very nice area . 

– 17:00: Return to ASPIRA CRUISES, where you can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and just relax in the seasonal swimming pool , enjoy a complimentary sunset party and Enjoy our Happy Hour Deal in all bars on cruise.

– 18:00: On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.

– You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with the Cruise Manager on the boat). Especially, the cruises have fitness centers onboard which positioned on high deck with panoramic views and they are always free to use.

– Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight

–19:00: A great dining experience awaits you.

– 20:45-0:00: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, enjoy Spa treatment, relax in your room.

– Overnight on board.

DAY 2 : TraBau bay – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island

06.30 : Morning Tai Chi exercises on sundeck

Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay.

07:30 : Breakfast time

Enjoy breakfast with a menu including: sandwiches, pastries, eggs, ham, sausage…. fulfill the energy to be ready to discover the Cat ba island

08:30 : Tender boat to Cat ba island

Transfering guests to Tender boat and disembark to Viet Hai Village where is located on the valley of Cat Ba National Park alot of karks moutains

09:00 – 11:00 Discover Viet Hai village

In the Viet Hai wharf, you get bicycles and go sighseing to Viet Hai Village ( about 4km) . A small village deep in the valley, surrounding mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffalos … You stroll around the village, meet with local people, visit the school of the local children, or discover the village by walking around.

11:30 – 12:00 : Have lunch

Back to Aspira Cruise . Enjoy lunch on board then take relax

14:00 – 17:00 : You go visit Ba Trai Dao ( Three peach islets) This peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on sandy beach 

17:30 : Back Aspira Cruises

Day boats will take visitors back to the cruise, back to the point overnight on the bay. Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day. Joining the mini cooking class, today we will make fried spring rolls, another traditional taste.

19:30 : Enjoy dinner on board with an all-new menu that includes local seafood delights combined with some Western-style cooking.

20:00 Relax. You will have time for rest, drink, listening music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.

22.00 : Stop overnight at the quietest area of the wonders. Finishing the second day with a good night’s sleep.

DAY 3: Lan Ha bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L)

6:15: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi exercises watching the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise

7:30: Light breakfast is served. in the restaurant.

8:30 – 9:00 : Visiting or kayaking aroud the small fishing village Tra Bau aquaculture seafood
10:00: Check out cabin
10:30 : Have brunch
11:30: Disembark the boat and return to port.
12.15: If transfer to Hanoi Hanoi is not required, say goodbye to Halong.  If transfer to Hanoi is required, starts returning to Hanoi
15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip

NOTES: Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/bar areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.

PRICE TAB:

INCLUSIONS:

• Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
• Accommodation in a JUNIOR SUITE  air-conditioned ensuite cabin sharing 2 pax
• In house English-speaking guide
• All meals • Fresh flowers throughout the ship
• Teabreak in sunset bar
• All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking and night squid fishing.
• A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the PRESIDENT SUITE

EXCLUSIONS:

• Transportation Hanoi – Halong >>You may be interested in Transfer Hanoi – Halong and return.
• Airfares.
• Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa and massage services
• Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
• All other services not mentioned mentioned

CHILDREN ‘S POLICY:

• From 1 to 3 years old: FREE (sharing a room with parent maximum 1 kid/cabin. The second kid charge 50% of adult price)
• From 4 to 8 years old charged 75% adult price, sharing a room with parent (Max 1 kid/cabin)
• From 9 years old as adult

ADDINFORMATION:

CHANGE OF THE ITINERARY: The Cruise ‘s itinerary may change from time to time depending on the weather forecast, tide level or the instructions are given by the Halong Bay Management Authorities.

• Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.
• Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (01) week prior to the cruise date. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition
• Advance registration is required prior to departure at least 3 days with your full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiration date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
• Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
• All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

SURCHARGE:   Addition charge of 35 USD/ Person (Special Gala Dinner + New Year)

• Christmas 24 Dec 2022/2023
• New Year 31 Dec 2022/2023
• Lunar New Year’s Eve in 2022/2023 (24th, 25th, 26th, 27th Jan 2022/2023)

THINGS TO BRING: Sunscreen, Camera, camcorder, Insect repellent, Passport, Wide brim hat, Swimsuit, Swimming Goggles, Sports shoes, Winter coats

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

By Customers:

• More than 60 days prior to trip departure: No charge.
• 60 days – 31 days before arrival: 50% charge.
• From 30 to 15 days prior to check-in: 75% of total rate.
• Less than 15 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rate.
• No show: 100% of total rate.

By Bad Weather:

If the cancellation is announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:

• Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
• During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
• The trip is cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
• The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

CASES DETAILS HERE:

• CASE 1: Customers used 2 ways transfer and lunch ( No day trip) will be charged 35 USD/ Person (35 USD for transfers and Free for Lunch)
• CASE 2: Customers used 2 ways transfers and lunch + day boat trip will be charged 85 USD/ Person (35 USD for transfers +  50 USD for day tours and lunch on boat)
• CASE 3: Customers used 2 ways transfers and lunch + Early Light Dinner + day boat trip will be charged 95 USD/ Person