Halong Athena Cruise 2 days and 3 days

1. Halong Athena Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Program 
   Day 1 : Hanoi – Pelican Cruise (L & D)
   NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOARD.
   7.30 – 08.00: Our shuttle bus will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
   Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
   12.00: Arrive at Tuan Chau island – take a break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise lounge
   Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
   Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
   Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island.
   Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of lime-stone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people or kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands.
   Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top peak to have a whole panorama view of Ha Long Bay.
   Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
   Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
   Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Ha Long Bay.
   19.30: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese BBQ set menu dinner
   Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
   End of Program for Day One.Overnight in Athena Cruise

   Day 2 : Halong Athena Cruise – Hanoi (B)
   GUIDE ON BOAT. NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK HANOI.
   06.00 – 08.00: The day starts early on-board with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called “Tai Chi Chuan”, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
   Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
   08.00 – 11.30: Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Ha Long bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
   Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
   Back to Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
   Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
   Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf, it’s time to say goodbye.
   12.00: Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus
   Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
   17.00: Arrive in Hanoi
   End of the trip.
   Notes:
   Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather conditions. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, valid visa to Vietnam for all passenger

1. 2) Halong Athena Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights Program 
   HANOI – HA LONG – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – HANOI

   Day 1: Hanoi – Athena Cruises (Lunch & Dinner)
   NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOARD.
   7.30 – 08.00: Our shuttle bus will come to pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
   Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
   12.00 – 13.00: Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Ha Long Cruise lounge
   Transfer to Pelican Ha Long Cruise
   13.00: Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
   Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
   Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of lime-stone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people or kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands.
   Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
   Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
   Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
   Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – how to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chatting and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
   19.30: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ set menu dinner
   Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat..
   End of Day One program

   Day 2: Athena Cruise with Bai Tu Long Bay- Ha Long Bay (B, L & D),
   GUIDE ON BOARD.
   06.00 – 08.30:Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
   Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
   08.30 – 19.30: Transfer to day boat for visiting Vung Vieng village. Visit “Vung Viêng” village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing. Then set menu lunch will be served on day boat.
   Time for sunbathing on sundeck, enjoy beauty of the Bai Tu Long bay and free kayaking and swimming at Bai Tu Long bay area, a pristine natural one lapped by turquoise water (if the weather permit). Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain.
   Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.
   Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage Menu)
   Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
   19.30 : Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.
   Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films. Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Ha Long Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.
   23.00: End of Day Two program.Sleep on Halong Athena Cruise

   Day 3: Athena Cruise – Hanoi (B),
   GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK.
   06.00 – 08.00: The day starts early on board with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
   08.00 – 11.30: Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in HaLong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
   Back to Pelican Ha Long Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
   Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
   Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
   12.00: Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus
   Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
   17.00: Arrive in Hanoi
   End of the trip.

Inclusions

Transfer from/to hotel in Hanoi old quarter areas by shuttle bus
Welcome cocktail
Entrance and sightseeing fees
English speaking guide onboard only
Kayaking (2 people per kayak)
Luxury cabin with air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin
All meals mentioned above
Insurance onboard.
Tax and service charges

Exclusions:

Escort guide from/to Hanoi hotel & Ha long pier
All airfares, hotels & visa arrangements
Optional requested services: such as massages, beauty services, music performances, diving,.
Barbecues and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Beverages
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list
Peak season surcharge : Christmas Eve (24/12) and New Year Eve

What to bring
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
Wide brim hat
Swimming costume
Sun glasses