Itinerary
Trip highlight
Apricot Cruise is the initial 3-star cruise on Halong Bay operators a Exclusive and Distinction Itinerary. Golden Sun’s destinations in the itinerary is Dog Islet, fighting cock islet, Hoa Cuong Fishing Village and Luon Cave, Ti Top Cave and Sung Sot Cave will be a memorable journey of tourists to visit Halong Bay.
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
- 7:45 – 8:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up.
- Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina .Welcome aboard the cruise . Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.
- 12:30: Check in your cabin . Time to refresh.
- 13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
- 14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
- 15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay
- Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way
- 18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck (free wine & fresh fruits).
- 9:00 Dinner is served.
- 20:00 Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around, karaoke singing…
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
- 6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi class or a photo hunt
- 7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
- 8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
- 9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store .
- 10:00 Join in the Cooking Class , teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served .
- 11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 16:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
- 7:45 – 8:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up.
- Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
- 12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina .Welcome aboard the cruise . Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.
- 12:30: Check in your cabin . Time to refresh.
- 13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay
- 14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
- 15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay
- Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way
- 18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck (free wine & fresh fruits).
- 9:00 Dinner is served.
- 20:00 Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around, karaoke singing…
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – KAYAKING
- Start your day with Taichi exercises or a photo hunt.
- 07h00: Breakfast, coffee and tea and served while cruising ahead to Lan Ha Bay.
- Transfer to smaller boat to explore Lan Ha Bay
- Afternoon Activities:
- Passing many beautiful islets on the bay: Head man’s face islet, Saddle horse islet, Fairy lake, drum cave, Virgin cave…
- Explore the Du Cave (Hang Dù) by kayak. Swimming and relaxing at the Dong Tien area ( Hồ Động Tiên ) , a pristine natural cave lapped by the turquoise water .
- Lunch is served on board.
- Visit a floating Pearl Farm Village and learn the technique for making high quality pearls.
- If the weather permits, we continue cruising to a remote beach for swimming.
- Return to your cruise, take time to refresh and relax, joining in our Sunset Party (free wine & fresh fruits)
- Eve ning Relaxing:
- Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for pre-dinner drink in the bar
- Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
- Overnight on board: clean air – conditioned rooms with private washroom
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
- 6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi class or a photo hunt
- 7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
- 8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.
- 9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store .
- 10:00 Join in the Cooking Class , teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served .
- 11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 16:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater