ITINERARY
DAY 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave ( L, D)
7.30 - 7.45: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Get on boat and check in cabin
13.30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay. We start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islets...) of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:15 - 15:40: Visit and explore the Thien Canh Son Cave and Kayaking.
18:00: Sunset party
19.00: Have dinner and overnight on boat. Overnight on Paloma Cruise.
DAY 2: Visit Vong Vieng Floating village (B, L)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00: Have breakfast
07:45 - 09.00: Explore Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Discovery the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour). Short visit to the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown. ( No Swimming)
09.45: You have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Check out cabin. Then return to dining room for Vietnamese cooking class.
10:30: Enjoy set menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax and enjoy the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai harbour. Get on a van or a car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30 PM.
INCLUDED
- English Speaking Guide on boat.
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
- Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
- All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast).
- Kayaking
- Cooking demonstration.
- 1 Sunset party
- Bamboo boat trip rowed by local people
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
- Daily fresh fruit
- Service charge, Insurance on board
EXCLUDED
- Airfares
- Visa Arrangements
- Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned in
- Round trip transfers from/back to Hanoi
IMPORTANT NOTES
✓ Inclement weather, tide levels and operating conditions at sea may force changes in cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Swimming excursions, in particular, may be cancelled due to rough weather.
✓ Cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood and Vietnamese. Advise Paloma at least one (1) week ahead of departure about any specific food preferences, dietary restrictions or food allergies.
✓ Port authorities insist on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. At check-in a valid passport is required. Port authority may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.
✓ Free Wi-Fi available on terrace deck, but note that the internet signal at sea suffers frequent interruption.
CRUISE CANCELLATION DUE TO BAD WEATHER
1. If the cancellation is informed before you leave Hanoi to Halong Bay (you have not used any service yet): 100% refund.
2. If the cancellation is informed during the trip (you have already used some services: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong...): Only the fee of these services will be charged and we will refund whole remain amount.
3. If the trip is cut down from 3 days/2 nights to 2 days/1 night, we will charge as 2 days/1 night trip, plus other services you have already used and refund the remain amount.
Note: Children under 4 years applied FOC rate, children from 5-12 years old will be charge 75% of the adult price, children from 12 years older will be charged the same adult price.
