Glory Premium Cruise - 3days/2nights

Glory Cruises are modern and tastefully designed boats, the boats feature spacious, well-appointed cabins and suites with large en-suite bathrooms, large sundecks with comfortable lounging furniture and elegant dining rooms and bars. We have designed and fitted our boats to international standards while maintaining traditional style, creating the perfect balance of modern comforts and nostalgic ambiance.

Overview : Glory Cruises offer an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless style in Halong bay. The cruise brings us into contact with local people in different floating villages of the Halong bay. With Glory Cruises, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your “floating hotel” get you insight into Halong bay Vietnam.Our goal is to offer a soothing as well as stimulating experience that you will remember and cherish. Our dedicated and professional management and staff await you and look forward to serving you on magnificent Halong Bay.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay ( L, D )
08.00 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
10.00 Stopover on the way for refreshments
12.00-12.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf – Break and photo opportunities
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13.00-13.30 Check in and begin cruise. Enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch is served while the cruising through the bay
15.00 Visit exciting Ba Hang fishing village, the village is free from busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, relaxing on the cruise (if the weather permits).
16.00 Return to the boat and join cooking class by Glory Cruise’s Chef.
19.00 Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner
21.00 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 Cruise’s music. Playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour! Buy two drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00 End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong bay – Lanha bay – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries is served in the dining room
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
08.15 Transfer to another boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
10.00 Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by turquoise water.
12.00 Vietnamese Lunch is served or Barbeque on beach (if the weather permitted)
13.30 Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin
14.30 Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain (time and weather permitting).
16.00 Cruise back to Glory Cruises
19.00 Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Dinner
21.00 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 Cruise’s music. Playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23.00 End of Program for Day Two.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (Br)
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
08.15 Transfer by tender to the Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. Proper shoes are highly recommended.
09.00 Back to the cruise by tender, then check-out and enjoy a fantastic cuise on the bay
09.45 Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) or A la carte Menu while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.45 Transfer by tender to the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew
12.00 -12.30 Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
14.00 Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop
16.00-17.00 Arrive in Hanoi, end of the trip.
End of the trip!

Tour included:
    Welcome Drink
    Cruise Itinerary and Program
    Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
    In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
    Luxurious Cabins and Suites
    Deluxe Vietnamese and International Lunch and Dinner
    Vietnamese and International Breakfast
    Conference Equipment (Charter only)
    All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BR= Brunch)
    Kayaking

Tour excluded:
    Shuttle bus between Hanoi-Halong -Hanoi.
    Beverages, Tips
    Government taxes
    Personal expenses