Duration: 2 days 1 night
Departure: Ninh Bình
End point: Ha Noi Old Quarter
Suitable: Couples, Families, Friends, Solo travelers
Product code: PT-PHOENIX-2D1
Phoenix Cruise together with Pelican Cruise and Flamingo Cruise are the cruises inspired by the name of the beautiful birds running in Halong Bay. Halong Phoenix Cruiser is a 4-star yacht in Halong Bay which is a small division of South Pacific Travel. Consisting of 3 vessels, Halong Phoenix Cruiser promises to bring guests the most unforgettable time when travelling with them. The boat is fitted international standards while maintaining traditional Vietnamese Junk style. Both are facilitated with full service of restaurant, sun deck with comfortable lounge chairs and attentive staff who can speak English well. All cabins feature the en-suite bathroom, toiletries, hairdryer, wooden hanger and slippers. Cruising with Halong Phoenix Cruiser, guests can take part in professional kayaking, cooking demonstration, night fishing and other leisure activities.
06:30 Picking up from your hotel in Ninh Binh.
12:00 - 12:30 At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
13:00 When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.
14:30 - 15:00 We have time to gear up for one hour kayaking around Luon cave area .Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks. After that our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sun-bathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.
17:00 As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19:00 Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
07:00 - 07:45 Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:00 - 09:00 You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10:00 Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
10:20 A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
10:45 Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11:20 Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 17.00