ITINERARY
DAY 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave (L, D)
7.30 - 8.00: Our bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and start the cruise.
13.30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet...) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
15:15 - 15:40: Visit and explore the Thien Canh Son Cave where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like 'hanging lamps’ inside the Cave ( No Swimming). After the exploration of Thien Canh Sơn Cave, enjoy kayak activities around magnificent, karst mountains or back cruise for sunset party
18: 00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Đỏ. Happy Hour (sunset party ).
19.15: Have dinner on board.
21.00: Relax or join activities on boat as : Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area. Happy hour ( buy two get 1 free for soft drink, cocktails...)
Overnight on Paloma Cruise.
Day 2: Deep In To Bai Tu Long - Cap La - Cong Do Angchor (B, L, D)
06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07:15 – 8:00: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
08:30: Transfer to the Day Boat and start cruising to admire the great beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.
Visit Cap La Area - Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the areas is full of the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches.
09:30: Kayak through lagoon at Geological park in Cap la Area and continue to discover Master Cave - one of the largest & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay (depend on the weather and tide levels)
12:30: BBQ lunch is served on the beach (depend on the weather or tide levels - No swimming)
14:00: After Lunch, you have more time for kayaking around magnificent karst mountains or relaxing on the beach.
16:00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for a second overnight anchorage near Cong Do areas. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19:15: Have dinner on board.
21:00: Relax or join activities on boat as: Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area. Happy hour ( buy two get 1 free for soft drink, cocktails...)
Overnight on Paloma cruise
DAY 3: Visit Vung 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 Ha long 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 5:00 PM.
INCLUDED
- English Speaking Guide on boat.
- Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
- Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
- All meal on board (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts).
- Kayaking
- Cooking demonstration.
- 2 Sunset parties on sundeck
- Bamboo boat trip rowed by local people
- Go fishing
- 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.
