DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
• 08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
• 11:30 Arriving at the waiting lounge, have check-in procedures.
• 12:15 Transfer to Orchid Classic by a tender boat. Welcome our guests onboard, where passengers can enjoy our special homemade welcome drink. Guests will be seated in our restaurant to receive their cruise briefing & safety instructions.
• 13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
• 15:00 We progress to Dark and Bright Caves, the ideal place for you to get up and close to Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
• 17:00 Orchid Classic enters a less populated area at Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
• 18:00 Onboard you may join a cooking demonstration and enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
• 19:15 Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
• 21:00 Relax on the sundeck & have a drink at Happy Hour. Watch the calm and soothing landscape of the bay at night. Try your hand skill at squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant.
• 23:00 Overnight on board.
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY
• 06:30 The day starts early onboard with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
• 07:00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant with a morning view of our bay’s landscape, then we continue our journey.
• 08:45 Boarding Orchid day boat to visit Viet Hai fishing village. Cycling along the village (Optional electric car service is available) to enjoy the stunning landscape of Cat Ba rain forest and dark tunnels, witness the scenery of rice fields, visit the ancient house, and get closer to local life.
• 11:00 Return to the boat and enjoy lunch.
• 14:00 Visit Bao Trai Dao (Three peach islets), this peaceful body of water has beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place for scenic kayaking or relaxing on the sandy beach.
• 17:00 Back on Orchid Classic and you might join another cooking class. It's time to contemplate the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while having a few drinks during Happy Hour at our bar on the top deck.
• 19:15 Deluxe Dinner is served. Experience a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting - take the time to enjoy our delicious local food prepared and served to you by our lovely caterers.
• 21:30 It's time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You can also try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
• 23:00 Overnight on board.
DAY 3: HA LONG BAY – HANOI
• 06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai
chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending
on the season.
• 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
• 07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay.
• 08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
• 10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
• 11:30 Disembark Orchid Classic at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.
INCLUDED
✓ Luxury room and facilities as ordered.
✓ All onboard meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Kayaking, cooking demonstration, Tai chi session, bamboo boating, beach (if the weather
permits), movies, squid fishing, music entertainment.
✓ English-speaking tour guide and onboard service fee.
✓ Welcoming drink, two bottles of water in the cabin.
✓ Onboard insurance, sightseeing fees, and value added tax.
EXCLUDED
Hanoi – Ha Long transportation (the luxury van is available to be booked).
Massage treatment (available to be booked in advance).
Personal expenses and services not included in the service include.