HALONG BAY TOUR WITH AU CO CRUISES (3 Days/ 2 Nights)

HALONG BAY TOUR WITH AU CO CRUISES (3 Days/ 2 Nights)

Au Co Cruises in Halong Bay- Vietnam, to be launched in 2012, dedicated itinerary for 3 days 2 nights, off the beaten parth cruise on Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay & Halong bay – the Unesco Heritage site. There is no better way to experience the most spectacular and stunning seascape of the UNESCO recognized bays & islands than on board The Au Co, the most luxurious and beautiful vessel in the Gulf of Tonkin. From Halong Bay to Bai Tu Long Bay, from Cat Ba Island to Lan Ha Bay, the 3 day/2 night voyage offers opportunity to explore the most exotic and magnificent destinations and glimpse into the daily life of local people. Hop on a bike on Cat Ba Island, enjoy kayaking in hidden lagoons of Lan Ha Bay or have a trek through the amazing rainforest of the National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Cruising, swimming, snorkeling, Biking, Trekking and kayaking in the crystal waters of Cat Ba Island, Ha Long Bay in the newly built Au Co Cruise.

Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, Cua Van fishing village, Viet Hai village, Cat Ba National Park by rowing boat by beautiful local girls

Try to cook Spring roll and many more Vietnamese specialties in Au Co Cooking class

THE AU CO DEAILED  ITINERARY

DAY 1     HANOI – HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (L/D)

12.30   Embarkation and check‐in. Boat departs toward Gia Luan, Cat Ba Island

13.00   Lunch on board

15.00   Excursions in Cat Ba Island, visiting National Park, Chinese Hospital Cave and French Cannon Hills

17.00 Back to the boat. Cruising toward Lom Bo Islet for overnight. Swimming, kayaking at anchorage.

19.30 Enjoy welcome perfomance by local fishermen before an a la carter dinner is served. Overnight near Lom Bo area.

DAY 2   CAT BA ISLAND – LAN HA BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY – HALONG BAY B/L/D)

06.30   Tai Chi lesson on board

07.00   Breakfast in the restaurant. Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay  

08.30    Excursions & Biking in National Park in Viet Hai Village

11.00 Return to the boat and cruise to Ba Trai Dao Beach

11.30   Swimming and kayaking by the beach

12.30 Lunch on board. The boat cruises toward Bai Tu Long passing Cua Van Fishing Village

14.30 Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by rowing boat then swim, kayak and snorkel at nearby beach if time permits.

17.00 Depart to Ho Dong Tien. Cooking demonstration and sunset cocktails on board.

19.30 BBQ dinner on board. Overnight near Ho Dong Tien area.

DAY 3   HALONG BAY – HANOI (B)

06.30   Tai Chi lesson on board & cruising.

07.30   Breakfast in the restaurant. 

08.30   Visit Sung Sot Grotto

09.30   Brunch and check‐out

10.30   Disembarkation. End of service

PACKAGE COST:  

                        

Cabin Categories	No of Cabins	Public Rates (per person in US$)	Our rates (US$)	Single supplement (in US$)

Rates are in USD per person, based on twin shared cabin, valid from Jan 1^st 2012 to Dec 31^st 2012

CHILDREN POLICY: 

v  Child under 5 years old: free of charge

v  Child from 5-12 years old: 50% charge

v  Child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 02 adults and only 1 child maximum per cabin.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Three day two night cruise through Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay

v  Accommodation in luxury en‐suite cabin

v  Two buffet lunches, two dinners (one a la carter and 1 BBQ) and two breakfasts

v  Welcome performance by local fishermen

v  Excursions in Cat Ba Island, National Park at Viet Hai Village

v  Visit to Sung Sot Grotto and Vung Vieng fishing Village  

v  Swimming, cooking demonstration & Taichi class

v  Kayak and snorkel equipment rental

v  Water and tea throughout the cruise

v  A bottle of house wine per cabin per stay

v  Entrance and sightseeing fees

v  Onboard insurance, tax and service charges

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Transfers, hotel, visa arrangement

v  Beverages, spa, Jacuzzi, massage, souvenirs, laundry, tip and personal expenses

v  Other sightseeing places and any services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions

v  Travel insurance

v  Meals not indicated

v  Other personal expenses

v  Tips and gratuities

WHAT TO BRING: 

v  Sun block

v  Camera + Film

v  Insect repellent

v  Original Passport

v  A wide brimmed hat

v  Swimming costume

v  Sun glasses 

NOTES:

v  Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.