DAY 1: HA NOI- BAI TU LONG BAY-KAYAKING-VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE 12.30 Boarding time. 13.00 Check-in your cabin. 13: 15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. 13: 30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay. 15:30 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village. Kayak around the area. 15.30-16.30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost. 16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset over the bay. 17:00-18.30 Happy Hour: Buy 01 get 01 drink 17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine 19:00 The Gala Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes. 21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on board. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area DAY 2: CONG DAM AREA 06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. 07:00-08:30 Breakfast is served in the restaurant. 08:30 Transfer to the day boat to start an incredible trip to Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by a breathless landscape, you will discover some of the most beautiful corners of the bay. Enjoy Kayaking in the area. 12:00 Have lunch on the boat. 15:30-16.30 Back to the Athena Cruise and you will have some free time. Relax in your cabin or on the Sundeck. Free sauna session. 17:00- 18:30 Happy hour: Buy 01 get 01 drink free 17:30 Cooking class with some new technique to learn. 19:00 The Gala dinner is ready for you. 20:30 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on board. The bar is open late to serve you. DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY-THIEN CANH SON CAVE- HA NOI 06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. 07:00 The Early Bird Coffee is ready to wake up you 07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 400 steps to get up to the cave. 09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. 09:00 Bill settlement at the reception desk. 09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck. 10:45 The boat arrives at the pier. In Vietnam, we never say “Goodbye” we always say “See you again” IMPORTANT NOTES: WIFI CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE ON BOARD BUT HAS LIMITED INTERNET CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ITINERARY DUE TO THE SEA AND THE KARST LIMESTONES AND MOUNTAINS BLOCKING THE SIGNAL FROM THE SATELLITES. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO YOUR CONSIDERATION Price includes Welcome cocktail Ha Long Bay tour permit, entrance fees and sightseeing fees. Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned cabin Full board meals: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch Sauna facility from 15.30pm -16.30pm Kayak service Water, tea and fresh fruit in the cabin. Taxes and service charges Insurance on-board Price excludes Airfares, transportation to and from Ha Long Bay Visa arrangements Bamboo rowing boat (50,000vnd/ pax; upon your request) Beauty spa services Other beverages, tips and personal expenses Surcharge on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12. All other services that not clearly mentioned Remark: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund. Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should provide us with any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 3 days prior to the departure 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 the port authority. Elderly people, people with physical health problem or kids who cannot use kayaking and need to use a bamboo boat are free of charge. Policy for a single cabin and an extra bed: Single cabin: 75% of price per cabin The third person using extra bed: price as one adult Policy for children: 01 child under 5 years (sharing an existing bed with parents): Free of charge 01 child from 5-11 years (sharing an existing bed with parents): 75% of one adult The second children 02 children under 5 years old using an extra bed per a cabin: 75% of one adult Under 11 years: price as one adult