Cruise name: Paloma Ha Long Cruise

Category: 4* standard

Duration: 2 days / 3 days

Itinerary: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi

Overview

Introduction: The Paloma is a brand new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.

2 Days – 1 Nights Program

DAY 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave (Lunch, Dinner)

7.30-7.45: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

12.30: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and start the cruise.

13.30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.

15:15 - 15:40: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like 'hanging lamps’ inside the Cave ( No Swimming) After the exploration of Thien Canh Sơn Cave, enjoy kayak activities around magnificent karst mountains or back cruise for sunset party

18:00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Đỏ. Happy Hour (sunset party).

19.15: Having dinner on board.

21.00: Relaxing or joining activities on boat as : Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area. Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2: Visit Vong Vieng Floating village ( breakfast, lunch)

06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00: Have breakfast

07.45 - 09.00: Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour). Short visit to the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown. ( No Swimming)

09.45: You have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Check out cabin. Then return to dining room for Vietnamese cooking class.

10.30: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax and enjoy the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.

11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Get on a van or a car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30 PM

3 Days – 2 Nights Program

DAY 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave ( Lunch, Dinner)

7.30-7.45: Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

12.30: Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and start the cruise.

13.30: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.

15.15 – 15.40: Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hiking to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like 'hanging lamps’ inside the Cave ( No Swimming) After the exploration of Thien Canh Sơn Cave, enjoy kayak activities around magnificent karst mountains or back cruise for sunset party

18.00: Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Đỏ. Happy Hour (sunset party).

19.15: Having dinner on board.

21.00: Relaxing or joining activities on boat as : Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area. Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

DAY 2: Deep In To Bai Tu Long - Cap La - Cong Do Angchor

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served

07.15 – 8.00: Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the buffet breakfast in the restaurant.

08.30: Transfer to the Day Boat and start cruising to admire the great beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. Visit Cap La Area - Deep into Bai Tu Long Bay, the are is full of the famous hidden lagoons covered by majestic limestone islands and islets with wild beaches.

09.30: Kayaking through lagoon at Geological park in Capla Area and Continue to discover Master Cave - one of the largest & well-hidden cave in Bai Tu Long Bay (depend on the weather and tide levels)

12.30: BBQ lunch is served on the beach (depend on the weather or tide levels) No swimming

14.00: After Lunch, you have more time for kayaking around magnificent karst mountains or relaxing on the beach.

16.00: The vessel cruises back to the bay for a second overnight anchorage near Cong Do areas. Happy hour (Sunset party).

19.15: Having dinner on board.

21.00: Relaxing or joining activities on boat as: Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area Overnight aboard on Paloma Cruise. Overnight on Paloma cruise

DAY 3: Visit Vong Vieng Floating village (breakfast, lunch)

06.15: Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00: Have breakfast

07.45 - 09.00: Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour). Short visit to the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown. ( No Swimming)

09.45: You have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Check out cabin. Then return to dining room for Vietnamese cooking class.

10.30: Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax and enjoy the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.

11.45: Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Get on a van or a car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30 PM

* Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change, with or without prior notice, depending upon tide and weather conditions.