HA NOI – TUAN CHAU HARBOR – LAN HA BAY – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE ( L,D )

Old Quarter - 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and transferred to Tuan Chau by shuttle bus (if the transfer is booked with Velar Of The Seas Cruise).
Note: If guests are not staying at a hotel in the Old Quarter, our car will pick up at Hanoi Opera House – the final pickup point.

Halong Bay - 11:45 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the Seas Cruise.
12:30 PM: The Cruise Manager and crew welcome you onboard with a safety briefing and guiding information.
1:15 PM: Enjoy a fabulous lunch in our restaurant. During lunch, our cruise begins sailing through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay that is less visited and less inhabited, offering a more peaceful experience.
After lunch, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.

Dark & Light Cave - 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.

Lan Ha Bay - 5:00 PM: Return to your lavish liner and cruise to your evening accommodation.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks at Velar Sky Bar. Happy Hour offers drinks at attractive prices. Watching the sun set into the sea will be an unforgettable memory for every traveler on board.
6:00 PM: Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers, and we will guide you through the process.
7:15 PM: Indulge in a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.
8:45 PM – 12:00 AM: Relax with an exotic cocktail and enjoy the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs, perfect for unwinding after a day of sailing. You can also order a spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing, or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the illuminated sky.

Halong Bay - 5:30 PM: Back on board, enjoy the sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM).
6:30 PM: Join our cooking demonstration where our chef will show you how to make specialties like spring rolls.
7:15 PM: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining on expertly prepared dishes.
8:30 PM: Relax with karaoke or enjoy a drink at the bar. We also provide free squid fishing tools at reception.
10:30 PM: Overnight on the boat in clean, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms.

LAN HA BAY – TUAN CHAU HARBOR ( B,L )

Halong Bay - 5:30 AM - 6:00 AM: Greet the first light of the day on the sundeck, warm up with a Tai Chi lesson, or enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice while watching the stunning scenery unfold.
6:00 AM - 6:40 AM: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
6:45 AM – 7:40 AM: Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayaking around Tra Bau Floating Village or Trung Trang Cave.
9:30 AM: It’s time to return to Tuan Chau Harbor. Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

Old Quarter - 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Arrive at the harbor, get on the bus, and head back to Hanoi.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends!

• Round-trip transfer Hanoi-Halong with AC
• Sightseeing tickets
• English-speaking guide
• One night in private, fully furnished cabin
• Lunch
• Outdoor activities: Kayaking or Bamboo boat
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• All activities: swimming, games, karaoke

• Beverages
• All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
• Fee of massage & Spa, laundry service
• Holiday surcharges: New Year, Christmast, Lunar New Year, 30th Apr-1st May