Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Departure: Ninh Bình
End point: Hà Nội Old Quarter
Suitable: Couples, Honey moon couple, Families, Groups, Family with kid
Product code: PT-AZALEA-3D2
Azalea Cruises are the leading line in 5-star cruises in Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of customer service and an unbeatable relaxing space that surely exceed your expectations of any and all Halong Bay cruises.
Taking a rest in the bay of Wonders, relaxing on the crystal blue ocean or charming white sand beaches, you will soon forget all the pressure and enjoy your journey to the land of pleasure: wonderful landscapes, fresh and tasty seafood, peaceful atmosphere. This will sure be a special vacation for you!
07:00
Picking up from your hotel in Ninh Binh and bring you to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Azalea Cruises’ lounge by warm welcome.
12h15
Transfer by tender to the AZALEA CRUISES
12h30
We welcome our guests onboard the AZALEA CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h00
AZALEA CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15h00
Arrive Gia Luan, progress to Trung Trang cave by AZALEA bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17h00
AZALEA CRUISES gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17h45
Returning AZALEA CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30
Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21h30
Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
23h00
End of Day One program
6h15
The day starts early onboard AZALEA CRUISES with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
8h30
AZALEA CRUISES bring you to Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (included).
Back to AZALEA CRUISES for visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach area. Lunch served on day boat.
13h30
Visiting Ba Trai Dao Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches on Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming and kayaking, or just sunbathing on the beautiful sand.
15h00
Return to AZALEA CRUISES. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19h30
Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting 21h30
Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu) 23h00
End of Day Two program
06h15
Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing the breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
7h45
You enjoy on your own to kayak at Frog lake area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
9h30
Azalea Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out 10h00
Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch 10h30
Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11h35
We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.
14h00
Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip