DAY 1: HANOI– HALONG BAY (L, D) - Scenic cruise, kayaking, swimming
07:45 - 08:15: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City. 12:30 - On arrival at pier, you will board your Silversea Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew. Check into cabin.
13:00 - Enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical Bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Silversea Cruise very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you. Silversea Cruise brings our valued customers to the most tranquil parts of the Bay where you can’t find any boat there, cruising zigzag through hundreds of islands.
15:30 - Discover the magical beauty of nature by kayaking along side limestone cliffs stretching vertically over pure blue water in tranquil bay.
16:30 - Swimming time, this is great chance to relax in water. 18:00 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.
19:00 - Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef. 20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

06:00 – Morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.

OPT1: Second night on the boat

8:15 - transfer to our daily boat
08:30 - Hiking up to the peak of Titop island, this is great chance to have a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
09:30 - Scenic cruising for hours to the most tranquil areas of Halong Bay
11:30 - Relaxing time on one of the most secluded beach in the tranquil area, swimming, sunbathing and exposing yourself to the nature.
12:30 - Enjoy barbecued lunch on the daily boat
14:00 kayaking to discover the exceptional beauty of nature in the tranquil bay.
15:30 - Keep cruising to other parts of the bay
17:00 Back to your Silversea Cruise to refresh and relax, making friends with new group.
19:00 Enjoy the second dinner on boat
20:30 - Relax at leisure on your own or joint some activities on the cruise

OPT2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view with air- conditioning

08:00 – Visit the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Ha Long Bay
09:30 - Transfer to our daily boat, sailing through Lan Ha bay for 2 hours.
11:30 - Arrive at bungalow for check in.
12:00 - Lunch in the restaurant at the bungalow. Enjoy your private time at leisure, relaxing, sunbathing on the beach or using some services available on the bungalow like playing football, volleyball, badminton, play pool, table tennis, kayaking to explore untouched area near by bungalow.
Optional trip (biking trip to Viet Hai village) must be booked in advance, extra U.S. $5/ person.
18:30 Enjoy the BBQ diner in Bungalow Catba Sandy Beach
20:30 - Relax at leisure on your own or joint some activities in Catba Sandy Beach

Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L) - Scenic cruise, cooking class

Opt1: Second night on the boat

06:00 - Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00 - Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
08:00 - Visit Surprising Cave - the most beautiful one in Halong Bay
09:00 - Back to the Royal Palace Cruise for check-out, keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay to explore another parts of the huge Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
10:00 - Cooking class opened right on the cruise.
11:00 - Farewell brunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
12:30 - Get on the bus to Hanoi.
17:00 - Transfer you back to your hotel.

Opt2: Second night in the bungalow sea-view no air- conditioning
07:00 - Breakfast
08:00 - Check-out, transfer to the daily boat to get on your Royal Palace Cruise at 9:30. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay to explore another parts of the huge bay
10:00 - Cooking class opened right on the cruise.
11:00 - Farewell brunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
12:30 - Get on the bus to Hanoi.
17:00 - Transfer you back to your hotel.

Included

Shuttle bus Hanoi- Halong – Hanoi
Deluxe Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms.
Free pick up and see off in Hanoi Old Quarter
All meals on board
Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
Welcome drink
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Kayaking Safe and Clean Tai Chi Lesson & Cooking demonstration, Happy Hour Squid Fishing
English speaking guide

Excluded

Airfare, VISA arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages
Travel insurance.
Tips & Others Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Children policies:

A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing bed with parents.
A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing bed with parents.
Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing bed with parents.
Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates, sharing bed with parents. 100% adult ticket will be charged for 2nd child

Notes:

Bungalow in Catba Sandy Beach resort : It is suitable only for relaxing, loving nature, doing row-kayak. Since it is in remote island, the facility/room is simply basic, no wifi/internet is available, electronic power sometimes is not stable. So if you would like to have a better accommodation, please choose the option to stay at the hotel or resort at the Catba mainland)
In option 2 : In bungalow of 2nd night - Seaview Room (with AC) is arranged. Extra USD US$25/room/night is for air-conditioning Deluxe Family Ocean View room
Tour guide : We use the local guides in the boat and the bungalow in Catba, so you may find there are some guides in the trip, not only one.
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.
Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) day prior to the cruise date. Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), please choose of the below options: 1- Staying at the hotel (first night in Halong bay - 4* standard) - Tour cost is as package of 1 night trip. (hotel expense will be covered by the organizing company). 2- Back to Hanoi on the first day - Tour cost is charged as one of Halong bay one day trip.
What to bring:
Sun block
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
A wide brimmed hat
Swimming costume
Sunglasses