Orchid Cruise ( Luxury Cruise - Lan Ha Bay ),ORCHID CRUISE

Orchid Cruise - Discover Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

Being one of the luxury 5-star cruise lines in Halong Bay, Orchid Cruise provides the highest level of customer services, creates a relaxing and comfortable space for you to enjoy the trip and satisfies all your expectations. Moreover, the cruise sails through special, less touristic and unique route of Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay that you can’t find in anywhere else. All cabins are well designed with large windows towards the magnificent views of Halong Bay and equipped with modern facilities so passengers won’t waste any single moment in the middle of the bay. Orchid Halong Cruise promises to bring you one of the most memorable trips of lifetime

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Orchid Cruise

09:15 You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30.

12:00 Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISE.

12:15 We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in.

12:40 ORCHID CRUISE boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.

15:00 We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay - a separate part of Halong Bay. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.

18:00 It’s time to try the authentic well-known local liquor as “Ba Kich liquor” (Morinda officinalis). This is a kind of wealthy and tasty liquor which is really highly recommending liquor in Viet Nam. You might never forget this lovely purple liquor

18:30 Returning ORCHID CRUISE boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19:30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

21:30 Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Orchid Cruise

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi

06:00 Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.

9:30 Visitors then return to ORCHID CRUISE boat for check-out procedures

10:00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

10:30 Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11:35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

14:00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: NA

Day 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

09:10: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry - Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11:30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.

12:15: Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISE. We welcome our guests on-board the ORCHID CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

13:00: ORCHID CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park

14:15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.

Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.

17:00: Orchid Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau which is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming. After the excursion, return to ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. On-board you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19:30 Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on-board catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

After dinner, enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Orchid Cruise

Day 2: LAN HA BAY

6:15: The day starts early on-board ORCHID CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sun deck.

The breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.

8:30: Transfer to Orchid Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch is served on day boat.

13:30: Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Orchid Day Boat.

15:00: Return to ORCHID CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

19:30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on-board catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Orchid Cruise

Day 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI

06:15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sun deck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.

7:45: You enjoy on your own to kayak at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay

9:30: Back on board and time for checking out. While cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch. Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11:35: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program. Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi at around 14:00. End of trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: N/A

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