Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
07:45 - 08:30 Our guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel or private address and then transfer to Halong city. On the haft way, you have a short break around 20 minutes at Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products such as lacquer wares, paintings, sculptures, embroideries, clothing etc, made by Hai Duong inhabitants and children war victims. After that, we go straight to Halong city. 12:30 - 13:00 Arrive Halong Bay, Welcome aboard with drinks. Checking in and setting sail through the mysterious bay whilst an exquisite lunch is served in a relaxing ambiance while cruising through the Bai Tu Long Bay. 15:15 Visiting Amazing Cave – One of the most beautiful cave on Bay. Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bo Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay. 16:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets for swimming, kayaking to visit Luon cave, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high dangerous stone walls. Exploring by kayak: After a lesson with our expert on how to paddle safely, you will kayak a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from green water, every turn will bring you new surprise. Secret passages leading to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves with a unique ecosystem, getting close to sea creatures and coral reef. 17:30 Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits. At this time, our guide also takes this chance to share more about local people’s living and customs. 17:30 Join Cooking demonstration.You will be guided by our chef step by step how to make a Vietnamese traditional cuisine. This is a very great chance for you to know about their daily life in Northern of Vietnam and understand more Vietnamese ingredients and its substitution that we use for our cooking class on the boat. 19:00 Dinner is served in the restaurant. A perfect moment for talking with friends and having a discussion on the next day’s exploration. 20:30 Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the Bar or trying squid fishing. 21:00 Overnight on board
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
06:30 Start your day with Tai chi excercises or a photo hunt 07:30 Have breakfast with Sunrise while cruising to Titov Island - surrounded by luxuriant trees and high stone walls. 09:15 Back to Cruise and continue to explore the Bay & visit Hoa Cuong Fishing Village. Passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Islet... 10:00 Join Vietnamese Cooking Class. 10:30 Lunch will be served on board whilst the Cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Halong Pier. 11:30 Disembark at the harbor, Halong city. Time to say Good Bye to the Crew 12:00 Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 16:30 Arrival back at your hotel. End of the trip!
Designed in oriental style but harmoniously combined with modern contemporary Vietnamese architectures, Royal Heritage Cruise with a large sundeck with comfortable lounging furniture, a tidy-warm dining room, and exquisite bar-setting and together with 7 splendid Cabins, in which they are equipped with outstanding facilities & large en suite marble bathrooms, is emerging to be one of the most charming cruises in Halong. Since 1st Dec 2011, our Royal Heritage Cruise has been officially in operation of serving tourists and reassured meeting all severe international standards. Proudly, we have a professionally well-trained cruise manager taking care of every single service on board to guarantee the highest satisfaction for your tourists.
FEATURES
- 07 Deluxe Rooms: comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens and marble ensuite bathrooms. In addition to their larger size, Deluxe cabins offer wide-open view to the bay from its window. All other cabins are Twin or Double
Cabin amenities:
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Mini bar
- Bathroom
- Hairdryer
Services
- Staffs are well trained to provide the best possible services to our passengers at all times. The relaxed and welcoming manner of our hospitality creates an atmosphere in which our guests feel that they are at their own home.
Restaurant & Bar
- It is a warm and romantic atmosphere, will be the feeling you have when sitting by overlooking sea view window and being served in our restaurant. All the dishes are made of fresh materials in the coast.
Sundeck
- Located on the top floor is the 200m2 sundeck, excellent for sunbathing, panoramic views and - if the weather permits – barbeques. Grab a drink in the bar, lay back and enjoy a magnificent sunset.
Food
- Our experienced chefs provide a varied selection of Vietnamese, fresh local seafood, all carefully prepared and presented.