Oriental Sails - Cruise for a lifetime experience Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 18 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop. The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens ensures you a restful sleep in style. Cabin amenities: Air-conditioner, Mini – bar, Slippers, Bathroom amenities, Wardrobe, Private shower with hot water.

A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails Exploring the caves, kayaking through floating villages, swimming in the middle of nowhere, climbing stiff rocks rising out of breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck , to name but a few… All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.

DAY 1:

• 08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails private lounge.
• 12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
• 13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
  • Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
  • Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
• 17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.  Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
• 19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
• Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B/L)

• 06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
• 07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave. Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
• 09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
• 09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
• 12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY (L/D)

• 08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails private lounge.
• 12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Oriental Sails by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
• 13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
  • Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
  • Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
• 17:30 – 18:00 Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.  Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
• 19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
• Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY (B/L/D)

• 06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
• 07:00 – 08:00 Have breakfast in the restaurant.
• 08:30 – 15:30 Discover Bai Tu Long bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
• Cruise toward Tra San, Vung Ha Island where tourists can go kayaking, and catching beautiful sights and enjoy the wild, bewitching nature with many limestone islands, lovely small beaches.
• Have lunch on our day boat at Vung Ha area.
• 15:30 – 17:30 Transfer back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
• Over second night on board at Cong Do area.

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG – HANOI (B/L)

• 06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
• 07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
• 09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
• 09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
• Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
• 12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.

From 1st Jan to 31st Dec. 2017

2 Days 1 Night (Price per person in US$ in the group of)

3 Days 2 Nights (Price per person in US$ in the group of)

Inclusions

• Round trip shuttle bus (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi)
• Waiting room at Hon Gai tourist boat wharf
• Meals as mentioned
• Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
• English speaking tour guide
• Tai Chi exercise
• Internet on boat
• Entrance fees
• Welcome drink, fresh fruit
• Complimentary a bottle water in bus and in room

Exclusions

• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Rock-climbing