Itinerary
Trip highlight
- Visit Halong Bay and bask in its beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.
- Indulge in top-notch, six-star Vietnamese cuisine and special seafood on board.
- Explore caves, islands, designated swimming areas, and a floating village.
- Romance in the sunrise and sunset, and join the sundeck party during sunset.
- Try your hand at night fishing.
- Kayak through the grottoes and limestone formations of the Bay.
- Enjoy exceptional butler services, massage, afternoon coffee and tea.
- Stay in excellently designed, well-decorated, spacious, and modern cabins.
DAY 1: HALONG BAY
- 12:00 – 12:30: Arrive & Pick up at Tuan Chau marina harbor . Embark to Hera vessel with signature homemade welcome drink upon arrival and follows Cruise Manager’s Safety Briefing.
- 12:45 Lunch featured A La Carte menu enjoyed by Hanoi intellectuals in the period of 1910-30 at Lily restaurant
Exclusive services: Concierge Level Guests on upper deck:
Personalized meals, personal butler, personal chef and served whenever/wherever is convenient - 14:45 Visit Halong Bay cave and explore the stalagmite & stalactite formation (1 Hour Tour)
Optional choices: Sung Sot cave or Me Cung cave or Ti Top island - 16:30 Enjoy 28 varieties of dishes on Hera Kisses Afternoon Tea Set at Lotus lounge
- 17:30 Cooking demonstrations with the chef at Iris restaurant
- 19:30 Dinner with A La Carte menu menu followed personalized care – Floating village theme.
Exclusive services: Concierge Level Guests on upper deck:
Personalized meals, personal butler, personal chef and served whenever/wherever is convenient - 21:00 – Onwards participate in night activities, including squid fishing or watching movie in dining area, relax time at Cuckoo bar or Panthera bar
DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – HANOI
- 06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a Taichi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
- 07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
- 07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay.
- 08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
- 10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
- 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
- 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.