DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (This service is required to book in advance with additional charge). Then transfer to Tuan Chau International Marina on the new highway.

Note: If guests do not stay at the hotel in Old Quarter, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point

11:30 – 12:00: You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the pier via the bay to board our luxurious craft, Venus Cruises. After boarding, Cruise Manager will give a brief about safety regulations and tours. Guests then will be given room key and time for freshening before lunch. We encourage you to explore our luxuriously-appointed ship then watch the magical landscape cruise past.
13:15: Lunch will be served at the restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay. After lunch time, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.
15:00: Cruise anchors at Tra Bau area. Guests are free to choose kayaking or immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters. This will be a very particular experience when your feet are around 20m above land.
17:00: It’s time to return to your lavish liner and cruise to your evening accommodation.
17:30 – 18:30: Enjoy Sunset Party with fruits and snacks on Venus Sky Bar and Happy hour will offer you drink with attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling into the sea will be unforgettable memories to every single traveller on board.
18:00: Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.
19:45: You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
20:45 – 0:00: It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.

DAY2: DARK & BRIGHT GROTTO – LAN HA BAY – HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

05:30 – 6:00: Greets first light of the day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you.
06:00 – 06:40: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
06:45 – 07:40: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright grotto and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
09:30: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 -11:00, you will board our tender and head back to the pier where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi .
11:45-12:10: Get on the luxury van (This service is required to book in advance with additional charge) and get back to Hanoi.

Inclusions:

+ All meals on board
+ Sunset party with refreshments in happy hours
+ Free access to the cruise recreation facilities
+ Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by kayaking, squid fishing & swimming
+ English-speaking guide onboard
+ All entrance fees & sightseeing fees
+ Taxes, service charges & insurance on board.

Exclusions:

+ Transportations from/to the cruise port.
+ Beverages.
+ Tip for crews (recommended).
+ Bank fee for credit/debit card payment.
+ Surcharges if the sight-seeing ticket prices are increased by the bay management (with official announcement)
+ Personal expenses.
+ All other items are not clearly mentioned in "Inclusions" above.