2-DAY-1-NIGHT: DISCOVERY OF THE GULF OF TONKIN
DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – HALONG BAY (L/D)
- 12:30 Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau International Marina. Relax in the VIP Lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers with amuse-bouche and welcome drinks.
- 12:45 Board The Au Co and inspect the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
- 13:00 The journey begins with a Vietnamese fusion lunchwhile The Au Co cruises towards the southwest of Halong Bay.
- 15:00 Sight-see around Cua Van Floating Culture Centerwell-known for its location in the heart of Halong Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
- 16:00 Return to The Au Co. The ship cruises towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing through Phao Dai Islet.
- 18:00 Enjoy Happy Hourdeals with complimentary snacks at Lan Ha Open Bar with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.
- 19:30 Savor the painstakingly beautiful set-menu dinnerin the restaurant while admiring the Vietnamese cultural dances.
- 21:00 The evening is at leisure to watch a film at Moonlight Open Cinema, sip cocktails on the sundeck or play board games at the reception area.
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (B/L/D)
- 06:15 Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chilesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for who might need a pick-me-up.
- 07:00 Start the day with a hearty breakfastbuffet in the restaurant as The Au Co cruises towards the center of Bai Tu Long Bay.
- 09.00 Get a first look at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village– a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park with Bhaya Cruises’ in-house tour guides. While there, tour a Vietnamese ancient house and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” & “Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
- 10.30 Return to The Au Co and prepare to checkout.
- 11.00 Enjoy a full set lunchin Halong Restaurant.
- 12.00 Check out by tender boat.
- 12.30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina. Hẹn Gặp Lại!
3-DAY-2-NIGHT: DISCOVERY OF THE GULF OF TONKIN
DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – HALONG BAY (L/D)
- 12.30 Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau International Marina. Relax in the VIP Lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers with amuse-bouche and welcome drinks.
- 12.45 Board The Au Co and inspect the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
- 13.00 The journey begins with a Vietnamese fusion lunchwhile The Au Co cruises towards the southwest of Halong Bay.
- 15.00 Sight-see around Cua Van Floating Culture Centerwell-known for its location in the heart of Halong Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
- 16.00 Return to The Au Co. The ship cruises towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing through Phao Dai Islet.
- 18.00 Enjoy Happy Hourdeals with complimentary snacks at Lan Ha Open Bar with buying one get one free on a vast selection of drinks.
- 19.30 Savor the painstakingly beautiful set-menu dinnerin the restaurant while admiring the Vietnamese cultural dances.
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21.00 The evening is at leisure to watch a film at Moonlight Open Cinema, sip cocktails on the sundeck or play board games at the reception area
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
- 6.15: Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chilesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for who might need a pick-me-up.
- 7.00: Start the day with a hearty breakfast buffetin the restaurant as The Au Co cruises through Lan Ha Bay to reach Cat Ba Island
- 9.00: Arrive in Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village– a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park with Bhaya Cruises’ in-house tour guides. While there, tour a Vietnamese ancient house and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” & “Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
- 11.30: Return to The Au Co for some time at leisure to relax or try the jacuzzi and onboard spa.
- 12.30: Lunch is served in Halong Restaurant while The Au Co passes beautiful karsttowers of Lan Ha Bay
- 14.30: Visit Trinh Nu Cave - one of the finest sunlight-filled cave in Halong Bay, covering an area of 2,000m2with stunning assortment of stalactites and stalagmites. Passengers then can take a swim in the jade-colored water or sunbathe on aprivate beach nestled behind the cave.
- 15.45: Return to The Au Co for some time at leisure to relax or try the jacuzzi and onboard spa.
- 17.00: Lan Ha bar opens again for Happy Hourfor buy one get one free on a selection of drinks with complimentary snacks.
- 17.30: Participate in a MasterChef“Halong Bay Edition” Competitionand fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Try your hand at creating authentic Vietnamese dishes, with the winner of the competition awarded surprising gifts. Make sure to admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while The Au Co anchors for the night.
- 19.30: Feel the beauty of Halong Bay at night during a Barbecue Partyon the sundeck.
- 21.00: Relax in your cabin, watch a movie in Moonlight Cinema, chat with new friends at the Lan Ha Bar or join a fruit-carving session with the kitchen staffs in the restaurant.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B)
- 6.15: Take advantage of a second chance to start the day with a Tai Chilesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
- 7.00:A full breakfast buffetis served in Ha Long restaurant.
- 7.30:Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave inside Halong Bay with 10,000 square meters of space hold thousands of stalactites and stalagmites and are threaded by a 500-meter paved passageway.
- 8.30:Return to The Au Co and continue to enjoy the breakfast buffetin the restaurant while the ship cruises passing Lom Bo Island, Trong Mai Islet, and Ba Hang Fishermen village. Prepare to check out.
- 9.45:Join a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony while The Au Co cruises back to the port.
- 10.30: Disembark from The Au Co at Tuan Chau International Marina.
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