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Description: The English speaking Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hà Nội Old Quarter, to transfer you to Hạ Long Bay. Upon arrival at 12:30pm, board your Cruise and enjoy a Welcome Drink while the Captain introduces the Cruise briefing and instructions. Enjoy lunch on board. The cruise departs from Hạ Long International Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the World Heritage Hạ Long Bay. Along the way, you will have the chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary Bay with thousands of Limestone Islands such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock, a beautiful Limestone Islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the Ancient Bay. At 14:30pm, enjoy the Tung Sau Area with Kayaking at the Pearl Farm. Tung Sau Pearl Farm is the most well-known Pearl Farm in Hạ Long Bay and also a charming attraction for tourists where they can witness and learn the entire process in making Pearls and expansive Pearl products from the first step of growing to harvesting the Pearl. The Pearl Farm is located in an isolated water area, surrounded by undulating Limestone Islands and owned by Hạ Long Pearl Join Stock Company. Visiting the Pearl Farm is a very special experience where travellers will learn about the Pearl making process, as well as the characteristics of the colours and shapes of Oysters grown here. The Pearl growing and handicraft system has been based on Vietnamese traditional experience and Japanese technology. When passing the Jetty, visitors will admire the Oysters’ cages growing in the clear blue waters of Hạ Long Bay. Afterwards, stop at Ti Top Island. Here, you can climb halfway up the Mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Hạ Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the Bay. Lay on the little white sand beach, go for a swim or just stay on the boat and relax. The choice is yours! Tonight, enjoy a Cocktail Party and Cooking Class. Learn the history of a Traditional Vietnamese dish that is very famous, from the fresh ingredients to the preparation method and then try making it yourself. You will be able to make Vietnamese Summer Rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. Excite all your friends and family at home with your new skills! Later, enjoy an unforgettable evening experience with dinner on the Top Deck. Have the unique opportunity to be immersed in spectacular panoramic views of Hạ Long Bay while indulging in a meal crafted by top chefs. Savour every moment while our expert staff treat you to the best hospitality. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and let us take care of all the details! After dinner, there will be some night life activities including Happy Hour and Squid Fishing. Overnight on cruise.
Description: Start the morning with a Tai Chi session followed by a light breakfast onboard. After breakfast, explore Surprising Cave and a stop at Bo Hon Island. Our Tour Guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave ‘Surprising Cave’, the largest and the most beautiful Cave in Hạ Long Bay. After about 200 steps under a forest canopy, the entrance of the cave appears before you. Discover the cave in about 45 minutes before returning to the Cruise. Enjoy an International Buffet Brunch served in the Dining Room as the Cruise heads back to Hạ Long International Port. Once the Boat docks, Disembark and join the transfer back to Hà Nội. • Travel Information Visa Requirements: Please ensure your passport is valid more than 6 months from the date of return for every country you are visiting. Please also ensure there is sufficient space in your passport to allow for all immigration procedures, taking note that some South East Asian countries take up a full page for the visa sticker and need yet more space on a separate page for entry and exit stamps. Kindly note that visa service is not included in our proposal. Please contact Europe Holidays for any visa service or guidance. Please note the following general information is subject to change concerning visas. For Vietnam, a one month single entry visa is available upon arrival with a pre-arranged visa invitation authorisation letter. The visa invitation letter processing time is two weeks, rush service may be available at additional cost. Trip and Travel Insurance: The tour price does not include personal insurance. Travellers are highly recommended to purchase Travel Insurance upon commitment of the booking. Europe Holidays can assist with your travel requirements. Travel Advice for New Year: If your dates of travel fall during Tet, the Vietnamese New Year (27-31 Jan, 2026), travellers who are visiting larger cities like Saigon or Hanoi may encounter empty streets and deserted parks as Vietnamese people return to their home town to celebrate the New Year with their families. Most businesses are closed during TET holiday.
