OPTION 1 : PALOMA CRUISE 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT + FREE HOTEL in HANOI 3 stars
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
7:30 am to 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Along the way to Halong Bay we will stop for a short break in an arts and crafts centre. Here you are able to watch the produce being made and grab a snack to eat
12:00 pm reach Hong Gai - Vinashin Port and prepare for boarding
12:30 pm Welcome on board!
13.30 Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
15:15 - 15:40 : Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like ’hanging lamps’ inside the Cave. ( No swimming)
After the exploration of Thien Canh Sơn Cave, enjoy kayak activities around magnificent karst mountains or back cruise for sunset party
18: 00 drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam.
19.15 Having dinner on board.
21.00 Relaxing or joining activities on boat as : Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area.
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2: Paloma Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
07:45 - 09.00: Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour). Short visit to the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown. ( No Swimming)
09:45: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:00: Check out cabin. Then return to dining room for Vietnamese cooking class.
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax and enjoy the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.
Check out before 11:30 am
12:00 pm: Depart Halong Bay for Hanoi
4:30 pm: We shall drop you back off at your hotel in Hanoi’s old quarter. We hope you had a legendary journey and hope to see you again!
OPTION 2 : PALOMA CRUISE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)
7.45 – 8.15: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30: Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise Halong Bay – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.
13.15 – 14.30: Have lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).
15.00: Head to Bai Tu Long Bucht, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
17.00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong.
Happy Hour (sunset party)
18.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15: Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2: Halong (B/L/D)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00: Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30: Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30: Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30: BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather).
14.00: Continue discovering discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the condition), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
16.00: Return to Paloma Cruise.
17.00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15: Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00: Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B/L)
06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00: Have breakfast in the dinning room.
08.00: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08.15: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
10.00: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10.30: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.30-12.00: Arrive at Hon Gai Habour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return transportation
16.00-16.30: Arrive in Hanoi
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Hotline : +849 8587 3537
BOOK and GET FREE HOTEL in HANOI + FREE VISA + FREE AIRPORT TRANSFER
Deluxe Ocean View cabin |
Family Balcony cabin |
Superior cabin |
INCLUSIONS
Shuttle Bus pick up at hotel in Hanoi - Halong Bay - hotel in Hanoi.
Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with sea view window, hot water, western toilet & Air-Conditioning
Meals on Board: 1 Breakfast + 2 Lunches + 1 Dinner with fresh seafood, Vietnamese food, Asian & International food.
English Speaking Guide on Board
Welcome Drink (soft drink, tea or coffee)
Insurance on Board
Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
Kayaking to explore tunnel caves
Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
Visiting Caves & Floating Fishing Villages.
All taxes & services charge
EXCLUSION
Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
NOTES
Child from 0 - 4 Years old is free of charge. Sharing the same bed with parents
Child from 5 - 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same cabin as parents
Child from 12 - up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same cabin as parents
Triple Cabin = 3 Persons sharing one Cabin (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed). 3rd person pays 50% extra
Family connecting door cabin = 2x Double Cabin price
Peak season surcharge: + 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year`s Eve.
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Swimming, or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals: Vietnamese menu. Please advise us of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
WHAT TO BRING
Sun Glasses
Sun Block
Wide Brim Hat
Insect Repellent
Swimming Suits
Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
Original Passport