DAY 1: HA NOI - HA LONG - TUNG SAU PEARL FARM - TITOP ISLAND
Things to do: Kayaking, Swimming, Romantic Dinning, Cooking Class, Visiting
08:15 - 09:00 -
Hotel Pick Up
Our English - speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Ha Noi Old Quarter, ranging from 08:15AM - 09:00AM, we try to make the pick - ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process.
10:30 - 10:45 -
Short Lavatory Break
Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive.
12:30 - Boarding The Cruise - Check In Time.
The bus will arrive at Ha Long International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile.
Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction.
13:15 - Lunch On Board
- The cruise departs from Ha Long International Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have 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.
- Have a Huge - Lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood - Vietnamese Food and Western Food.
14:30 -
Tung Sau Area (Kayaking - Pearl Farm)
- Tung Sau Pearl Farm is the most well - known pearl farm in Ha Long Bay and also a charming attraction fot 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 pearl. The pearl farm is located in an isolated water area, surrounded by undulating limestone islands and owned by Ha Long Pearl Join Stock Company.
- Visiting the pearl farm is a very special experience besides enjoying Ha Long Bay cruises. Travelers will learn about the pearl making process, as well as the characteristics of the colors 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 Ha Long Bay.
- Sport Activities: You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming, kayaking….
16:00 -
Titop Island - Titop Beach - Titop Mountian - Swimming - Hiking
- Stop at Titop Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha 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 in Ha Long Bay. You will have time to enjoy the sand between your toes. So, relax and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world.
17:00 - Cocktail Party - Ha Long Sunset - Cooking Class
- Complimentary: “Ha Long Sunset” cocktail with snacks. Pre - dinner cocktails party While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep reds, purples, and yellows.
- Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is most famous. From the fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. You’ll 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!
19:30 - Dinner On Board ( Top Deck )
Ready for an unforgettable night?
Enjoy an unforgettable evening experience with Dinner on Top Deck. Have the unique opportunity to be immersed in spectacular panoramic views of Ha Long Bay while indulging in a course meal crafted by top chefs. Savor every moment while our expert staff treats you to the best of hospitality. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and let us take care of all the details!
20:30 - Night Life Activities - Happy Hour - Squid Fishing
Do not miss out on some activities on board such as: Board Games, Card, Parcheesi, Karaoke.
Happy Hour:
- Get ready for Happy Hour with our exclusive cruise deal! Experience a one - of - a - kind fantastic journey with our unique Happy Hour - all presented upon your check - in!
- Join our special activity: The Fantastic Squid Fishing Adventure! And discover How you can become a Squid Fishing!
- Stay overnight on the Arcady Boutique Cruise.
DAY 2: HO DONG TIEN - HANG TRONG - TRINH NU BEACH - ME CUNG CAVE
Things to do: Kayaking, Swimming, Tai Chi, Romantic Dinning, Visiting
SUNRISE
The morning was beautiful! Favorite time of day starts with the color of this most captivating sunrise. A halo of Blue of the Sea, White of the Cloud and Red of the Sun.
06:30 - Tai Chi Class
Start the morning with Tai Chi session!
07:00 -
Light Breakfast
Full your energy with breakfast on board. Coffee. Tea, and pastries are served in the restaurant.
08:30 -
Transfer to a Day Cruise to go deeper into the Bay
- Pack lightly (swimwear, a set of clothes, sunscreen…). As there will be different activities during the Bay.
- Transfer to a Day Cruise to go deeper into the Bay.
09:00 -
Ho Dong Tien Cave
- Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave) is located in the centre of Ha Long Bay. Legend has it that this place was originally a charming deserted place. On the cool afternoons, fairies would fly down to bathe and play in the lake surrounded by rocky range in the middle of the cave. Therefore, the caves was named - Fairy Lake Caves. Its name denotes a Cave that has a Lake inside where Fairies come and enjoy.
- The cave consists of 3 rooms the last one of which can only approach through a narrow passage is very tight that it only fits one person and you already have to be careful not to hit the rock ceiling.
09:30 -
Trong Cave - Kayaking - Swimming
Enjoy kayaking at Trong Cave area (Drum Cave) and swimming or sunbathing at Trinh Nu Beach (Virgin Beach).
12:00 - Lunch On Board
Enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch. While keep cruising to visit the Bay.
14:00 - Me Cung Cave
Me Cung Cave is located on Lom Bo Island - From afar, the entrance of Me Cung Cave looks like the roof of a house on the slope of the mountain. The locals call it Me Cung Cave because of its interior complicated structure with various partitions and narrow space. Entering the cave, tourists might have a feeling as if they were getting lost in a splendid maze, so people called it “Me Cung”, which means “maze”.
16:00 - Return to Arcady Boutique Cruise
Back to Arcady Boutique Cruise for relaxing time and enjoy the sunset.
18:00 -
Cocktail Party - Ha Long Sunset - Cooking Class
- Complimentary: “Ha Long Sunset” cocktail with snacks. Pre - dinner cocktails party While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep reds, purples, and yellows.
- Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is most famous. From the fresh ingredients, to the preparation method, and then have try at making them yourselves. You’ll 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!
19:30 -
Dinner On Board ( Top Deck )
Ready for an unforgettable night?
Enjoy an unforgettable evening experience with Dinner on Top Deck. Have the unique opportunity to be immersed in spectacular panoramic views of Ha Long Bay while indulging in a course meal crafted by top chefs. Savor every moment while our expert staff treat you to the best of hospitality. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and let us take care of all the details!
20:30 -
Night Life Activities - Happy Hour - Squid Fishing
- Do not miss out on some activities on board such as: Board Games, Card, Parcheesi, Karaoke.
- Happy Hour: Get ready for Happy Hour with our exclusive cruise deal! Experience a one - of - a - kind fantastic journey with our unique Happy Hour program including unbeatable offers like Buy 2 Get 1, Buy 1 Get 1, and chances to win games - all presented upon your check - in!
- Join our special activity: The Fantastic Squid Fishing Adventure! And discover How you can become a Squid Fishing!
- Stay overnight on the Arcady Boutique Cruise.
DAY 3: SURPRISING CAVE - HA LONG INTERNATIONAL PORT - HA NOI
Things to do: Tai Chi, Explore Caves
SUNRISE
The morning was beautiful! Favorite time of day starts with the color of this most captivating sunrise. A halo of Blue of the Sea, White of the Cloud and Red of the Sun.
06:30 -
Tai Chi Class
Start the morning with Tai Chi session!
07:30 -
Explore Surprising Cave (Amazing Cave - Sung Sot Cave)
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 Ha Long Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise
(For other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck)
09:15 - Check Out Time.
Back the Arcady Boutique Cruise for check out process! Start cruising towards the Port.
09:30 -
Brunch and Relax
Have an International Buffet Brunch served in Dining Room during the Cruise heads back to Ha Long International Port!
11:00 -
Disembark - Transfer back to Ha Noi
We dock at the harbor, get back into the car and cruise down the high - speed highway. A quick stop halfway, and back to Ha Noi
15:00 - Hotel Drop
We thank you for giving Arcady Boutique Cruise the chance to deliver you a once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel of your choice in the Old Quarter.
*On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking Street therefore our buses will drop you off at the closest and most suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.