Explore the beauty of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with Sapphire Cruise 2 days 1 night. Enjoy kayaking, a cooking class, and scenic views. Wake up to Tai Chi sessions and discover Dark & Bright Cave
High Light:
- Have 1 night on Sapphire Cruise – 4 stars cruise with 21 stylish cabins
- Explore a unique and less touristy route from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay
- Take part in exciting activities such as swimming, doing tai chi, joining cooking class, kayaking
Destination: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
8:00 – 8:45 – Pickup will be offered at your hotel which is located in Hanoi Old Quarter or at Hanoi Opera House (If you book our transfer service).
11:45 – 12:00 – Welcome at the waiting room, 26 Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong Bay.
12:00 – You will be transported to Sapphire Cruise on a tender boat. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and offered a complimentary drink. The crew will then provide a mandatory safety briefing, after which you can check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to explore the vessel or simply relax and admire the enchanting scenery.
13:15 – As Sapphire Cruise embarks on its journey, savor a delightful lunch featuring fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisine, expertly prepared by one of Halong Bay’s finest chefs.
15:00 – After nearly two hours of cruising through the serene bay, passing by numerous islands and islets, you will arrive at the perfect location for kayaking amidst stunning limestone karst landscapes. The cruise will not take you to crowded, small beaches for swimming. Instead, you will stop in the middle of the bay, allowing you to jump into the water, perform backflips, or somersaults.
16:30 – Continue cruising and capture breathtaking photos of the bay’s beauty from sundeck.
17:00 – Join a cooking class on the sundeck, where the guide will teach you how to prepare a traditional Vietnamese dish – spring rolls.
17:45 – Partake in the Sunset party, relishing fresh fruit and mingling with fellow group members while enjoying soft, melodic music.
19:00 – Indulge in a special dinner featuring fusion cuisine, skillfully crafted and beautifully presented.
20:30 – Free time for your leisure.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/Br)
05:45 – The most enchanting time of day in Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to join Tai Chi session. Unwind with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice while taking in the endless, miraculous scenery unfolding before your eyes.
06:30 – Enjoy a light breakfast in restaurant, which includes pastries, tea, and coffee.
7:00 – 8:15 – Explore the captivating Dark & Bright Cave and its surrounding islets in local rowing boats, revealing a wild and mysterious beauty in the heart of this World Heritage site. Return to Sapphire Cruise afterward.
09:15 – 9:30 – Check out of your cabin as the cruise approach the mainland.
09:45 – Enjoy your brunch on the boat.
11:00 – Board the tender boat and return to the harbor, where your return trip vehicle awaits to transfer you back to Hanoi.
11:45 – The tour concludes at Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong.
Note: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay.
PRICE
| Price | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 188 118 | 67 |
| Premium Room | 195 123 | 71 |
| Suite Room | 210 132 | 81 |
| Suite Room on Top Floor | 224 141 | 90 |
Children Price
- Child from 9 years must pay the full adult rate
- Free of charge for babies (0 – 3 years old)
- Children from 4 to under 8 years old: 75% of adult rate
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues.
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Accommodation in a luxurious air-conditioned ensuite cabin, including a private bathtub. Private balcony with sea view
- In house English-speaking guide
- All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries
- Taichi session, bamboo boat in Dark & Bright Cave, kayaking in Ba Trai Dao beach, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
- A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the Suite Rooms.
Exclusions
- Roundtrip transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (Choose in Booking Page)
- Airfares.
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned
- Surcharge for Xmas, Solar New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day
POLICIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Cancellation by Customer
- More than 30 days before arrival: 0% of total tour price.
- Within 15 days to 30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 7 days to 15 days before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 3 days to 7 days before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
- Within 3 days before starting time: 100% of total tour price.
Cancellation due to bad weather
- Have lunch onboard and without bay cruising: 25 USD/pax
- Have lunch onboard and using cruise for day cruising: 85 USD/pax
- 03-day 02-night itinerary, but using day boat till 4:00 PM for the 2nd day: Charged 83% of 3-day 2-night’s rate
- 03-day 02-night itinerary, but shortened to 02-day 01-night itinerary: Charged as 02-day 01-night itinerary
- Used transfer service: As transfer service rate
