Destinations: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Phoenix Cruise
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
The Halong Phoenix Cruise boasts a total of 16 deluxe cabins; each air-conditioned with private ensuite, bar fridge, and rustic rattan furnishings. What sets our rooms apart though is our attention to detail: wooden panelling, crisp white linen, and colourful 'Dong Ho' folk prints adorning the walls. All suites have romantic water views, allowing you to enjoy the bay from the privacy and comfort of your own room!
Brief Itinerary
Departure every day, pick up at your hotel in Hanoi center.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Phoenix Cruise
Day 2: Halong Bay - Phoenix Cruise
Day 3: Phoenix Cruise - Halong Bay – Hanoi
Program Details
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
7.30 - 8.15: Pick you up at your hotel for the 3.5 hr drive (165km) to Halong City . Stopover on the way.
12.00: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch and a welcome drink are served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock and Incense Burner Rocks, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave ( Cave of Surprises ).
Then, we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
After returning to the boat, we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and seasonal fruit in the “ Floating Garden ”.
Dinner is served onboard and then you will have free time to listen to music or relax. Overnight in comfortable cabin on Phoenix Cruiser.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Phoenix Cruise
A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin.
7.30: Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
8.00: Transfer to day trip boat for excursion.
9.00: The guide will show you the most beautiful and less touristy parts of the bay through a maze of islets amidst dramatic natural scenery to explore stalactite caves around Dark Cave and Bright Cave in Lan Ha Bay. The continue padding to Van Gia floating village, visit local people, floating school and clinic.
12.00 – 12.30: BBQ lunch near Fairy man’s cave and relaxation on board
13.30: Continue our paddling to Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) area. Visit and swim at Soi Sim Beach as option.
16.00 – 16.15: Return to Halong Phoenix Cruiser.
17.45: Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave.
19.00: Seafood set –dinner on board.
21.00: Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program.
Overnight on Halong Phoenix Cruiser.
Day 3: Phoenix Cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi
7.30: Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
8.00: Trip by tender to Ti Top island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.
9.00: Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
9.30: Check out and settle the bill.
11.00: Set menu lunch is served on board.
12.00: Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
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