Itinerary
Trip highlight
Embark on a journey to discover the wonders of Halong Bay and experience its breathtaking beauty. Explore one of the largest and most beautiful caves in the area, and take in the natural splendor of the many islets that dot the bay. Join our cooking class to put your culinary skills to the test and create a delicious Vietnamese dish – Spring Roll. With its tranquil waters, lush islets, and stunning caves, Halong Bay promises an unforgettable adventure.
2 days 1 night
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
- 07:30- 08:00am: Our shuttle bus will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre. Drive to Halong City. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
- 10:00am: Stopover at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes
- 12:30pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau marina harbor – Take break and welcome drink at Cruise Lounge
- Transfer to Glory Legend Cruise
- Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
- Enjoy a lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
- Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.
- Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
- Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
- Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
- Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
- 19.30 – 23.00:
- Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner
- Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Legend Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
- 23.00 End of Program for Day One.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
- 06.00 – 08.00: The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
- Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
- 08.00 – 11.30: Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
- Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
- Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
- Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye to the crew.
- 12.00 – 17.00: Return to Hanoi by mini van.
- Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
- Arrive in Hanoi
- End of the trip.
3 days 2 nights
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
- 08:30am – 09:00am Pick up from your hotel by Limousine via highway express
- 12:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina harbor .Proceed to the dining room for general information and safety briefing (3rd deck)
- 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch is served in the dining room
- 14:45 – 16:00 Visit Sung Sot cave for hiking and exploring the stalactite and stalagmite
- formation with 720 steps. Rubber shoes and sandals are highly recommended.
- 16:15 – 17:15 Visit Luon cave by kayaking or Bamboo boat. For kayaking, shorts or swimming
- suit are recommended.
- 17:00 – 19:00 Happy Hour promotion (Buy One Get One Free) (applied for House wine, Long
- drinks, beers, Soft drinks and cocktails)
- 17:45 – 18:30 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck/dining room (optional)
- 19:30 – 21:00 Dinner is served in the dining room
- 21:00 – onward Squid fishing at the reception or relaxing in the cabin
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – FLOATING FISHING VILLAGE /CAVES
- 06:15 – 06:45 Start your new day with Tai-chi class on the sundeck (optional)
- 07:00 – 8:30 Light breakfast is served in the dining room
- 08:30 Transfer to the day boat to explore more of Halong Bay.
- 09:15 – 10:30 Visit Cua Van Floating Fishing Village by sampan boat or kayaking
- 11:30 – 13:00 Enjoy local lunch in the dining area.
- 13:30 – 14:45 Visit Trinh Nữ cave area by kayaking.
- 15:15 Come back Aphrodite vessel with free relaxing time
- 17:00 – 19:00 Enjoy Happy Hour promotion of Buy One Get One Free
- 17:45 – 18:30 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck/dining room (optional)
- 19:30 – 21:00 Dinner is served in the dining room
- 21:00 – onward Squid fishing at the Reception or relax in the cabin
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
- 06:15 – 06:45 Start your day with Tai-chi class on the sundeck (optional)
- 06:45 – 07:30 Light breakfast is served in the dining room
- 07:30 – 08:30 Visit Soi Sim island or TiTop island (on request) . For hiking and swimming suit are recommended.
- 09:00 – 09:30 Regular check-out time (if you have any heavy luggage, leave it in front of your
- cabins and settle your bills at the reception counter 1st deck)
- 09:30 – onwards Full breakfast is served while the cruise goes back to the main port
- 10:45 – 11:00 Disembark Aphrodite Vessel. End of your trip with Aphrodite Cruise.
- 15:30 – 16:00 You arrive in Hanoi
