INDOCHINA SAILS CRUISE

Introduction
Discover the World Natural Heritage of Halong Bay in style o­n Indochina Sails - a newly built wooden junk fleet featuring twenty luxurious cabins furnished in classic Eastern style. A truly memorable experience awaits you as you cruise this delightful Bay, reveling in its tranquility as you escape the bustling tourist sights. Start your day with calming Tai Chi - a good exercise method for health, dine o­n fresh seafood o­n the deck, then retire to your own plush cabin - just some of the highlights of Indochina Sail's exceptional Halong Bay cruise.

ITINERARY:

INDOCHINA SAILS CRUISE 2 DAY - 1 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi – Indochina Sail Halong Cruise
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive by private vehicle passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax. On the way, you may want to have some more stops for taking photo of the local daily life on the rice-fields, etc...

11.30 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong
11.45 Transfer by tender to boat – enjoy Welcome Cocktail receive cruise briefing and safety instructions
12.15 Depart by boat to Halong Bay – start cruise and check-in cabins
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu
14.45 Arrive by boat at Bat Cave (Hang Doi) – choose from optional tour program: visit local fishing village by tender OR visit cave by rowing sampan or kayak OR relax with beauty services onboard
15.00 Transfer from boat – visit Cua Van Fishing Village by tender/ visit Bat Cave by rowing sampan or kayak/ relax onboard
16.20 Return transfer to boat
16.30 Depart by boat to Soi Sim Beach
17.15 Transfer by tender from boat to Soi Sim Beach – go swimming or just relax
18.15 Return transfer by tender to boat
18.30 Depart by boat to Luon Bo Area
18.50 Arrive by boat at Luon Bo Area – anchoring for overnight
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner -  enjoy luxury Vietnamese Set Menu or Buffet
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour – ‘Buy One, Get Two’ drinks at Bar and Sundeck
21.30 Evening Activities – choose from optional evening activities: enjoy classical Movie Night OR play board games with fellow passengers OR relax with onboard beauty services OR join squid fishing with crew
23.00 End of Program

Day 2 : Indochina Sail Halong Cruise - Hanoi
06.00  Optional Meditation and Yoga Session on Sundeck
07.00  Depart by boat to Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) – Raise anchor and continue cruise
07.20  Arrive by boat at Surprise Cave – choose from optional tour program: visit famous cave OR enjoy swimming and kayaking OR relax with beauty services onboard
07.30  Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave/ Go swimming or kayaking/ Relax with beauty services onboard
08.30  Return transfer by tender to boat
08.30 – 10.00  Breakfast – International Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet
09.45 Depart by boat to Bai Chay – Continue cruise
10.15  Check-out cabins and settle bills
11.15  Arrive by boat at Bai Chay/ Halong
11.20  Transfer by tender from boat – Farewell and End of Cruise. Transfer back to Hanoi.

2 Day Program Rates:                   Summer Promotion 2011

Services included :
+ Round trip transfer from Hanoi by private car/ van
+ Entrance fees, Taxes and Service Charge
+ English or French speaking guide on board
+ Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
+ Exclusive Cruise through Halong Bay
+ Welcome win, Vietnamese Seafood Sit Down Lunch,

Services excluded
+ English or French speaking guide escort Hanoi - Halong : 50 USD
+ Kayaking 40 USD per person
+ Tips, extras and other services not mentioned in the tour above
+ Airport transfer 1 way 30 USD for private car, 35USD for private van.
+ Travel insurance


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INDOCHINA SAILS CRUISE 3 DAY - 2 NIGHT PROGRAM

Day 1: Hanoi – Indochina Sail Cruise Halong
+ 8.00AM: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Halong Bay - the World Heritage Site on a comfortable 3 and a half hour drive by private vehicle passing the nice countryside of the Red River Delta. As scheduled, there will be a short stop in the mid way to relax. On the way, you may want to have some more stops for taking photo of the local daily life on the rice-fields, etc...

11.30 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong
11.45 Transfer by tender to boat – enjoy Welcome Cocktail receive cruise briefing and safety instructions
12.15 Depart by boat to Halong Bay – start cruise and check-in cabins
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu
14.45 Arrive by boat at Bat Cave (Hang Doi) – choose from optional tour program: visit local fishing village by tender OR visit cave by rowing sampan or kayak OR relax with beauty services onboard
15.00 Transfer from boat – visit Cua Van Fishing Village by tender/ visit Bat Cave by rowing sampan or kayak/ relax onboard
16.20 Return transfer to boat
16.30 Depart by boat to Soi Sim Beach
17.15 Transfer by tender from boat to Soi Sim Beach – go swimming or just relax
18.15 Return transfer by tender to boat
18.30 Depart by boat to Luon Bo Area
18.50 Arrive by boat at Luon Bo Area – anchoring for overnight
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner -  enjoy luxury Vietnamese Set Menu or Buffet
21.30 Evening Activities – choose from optional evening activities: enjoy a classical Movie Night OR play board games with fellow passengers OR relax with onboard beauty services OR join squid fishing with our crew
23.00 End of Program

Day 2 Hanoi – Indochina Sail Cruise Halong
06.00  Optional Meditation and Yoga Session on Sundeck
07.00 – 09.00  Breakfast – International Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet
08.00  Depart by boat to Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) – Raise anchor and continue cruise
08.30  Arrive by boat at Surprise Cave
09.00 Transfer by tender from boat to Viet Hai/ Cat Ba National Park
11.30 Arrive by tender at Viet Hai – take light bicycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife. Arrive at rural Viet Hai Village, enjoy scenery and interact with local people
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch – enjoy light Vietnamese Set Menu
13.30 – 15.45 Optional Tour Program: take a rather steep hiking trip up Navy Peak (Dao Hai Quan) and be rewarded with spectacular views over Halong Bay OR Take walking tour through Viet Hai Village and enjoy the tranquil scenery amongst green rice paddies. Take return bicycle trip back to tender
16.00 – 18.30 Return transfer by wooden tender to boat
18.40 Depart by boat to Luon Bo Area
19.00 Arrive by boat at Luon Bo Area – anchoring for overnight
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner -  enjoy luxury Vietnamese Set Menu or Buffet
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour – ‘Buy One, Get Two’ drinks at Bar and Sundeck
21.30 Evening Activities – choose from optional evening activities: enjoy a classical Movie Night OR play board games with fellow passengers OR relax with onboard beauty services OR join squid fishing with our crew
23.00 End of Program

Day 3 Indochina Sail Cruise Halong - Return to Hanoi
06.00  Optional Meditation and Yoga Session on Sundeck
07.00  Depart by boat to Surprise Cave (Sung Sot) – Raise anchor and continue cruise
07.20  Arrive by boat at Surprise Cave – choose from optional tour program: visit famous cave OR enjoy swimming and kayaking OR relax with beauty services onboard
07.30  Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave/ Go swimming or kayaking/ Relax with beauty services onboard
08.30  Return transfer by tender to boat
08.30 – 10.00  Breakfast – International Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet
09.45 Depart by boat to Bai Chay – Continue cruise
10.15  Check-out cabins and settle bills
11.15  Arrive by boat at Bai Chay/ Halong
11.20  Transfer by tender from boat – Farewell and End of Cruise, transfer back to Hanoi .

3 Day Program Rates:                   Summer Promotion

Price included:
• Round trip transfer from Hanoi by private car/ van
• Welcome Cocktail
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• Luxury en-suite air-conditioned Cabins and Suites
• In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
• Vietnamese Buffet Lunch and Dinner
• International Breakfast Buffet
• Swimming Equipment
• Conference Equipment (Charter Cruises only)
• Onboard Insurance
• Tax and Service Charges

Price excluded
• Airfares, Transfers and Hotels
• Visa Arrangements (On request)
• Kayaking, Beauty Spa Services, Massage, Tai Chi
• Beverages
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above

Notes:
- The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
- The following details are required: Name, DOB, nationality, passport No& Visa validity.
- A valid passport is required upon check in on board.
- Insurance is not included. Clients are recommended to take their own insurance before departure.
- Surcharge: 25% additional on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.