From Hanoi: Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise with Cooking Class

From Hanoi: Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise with Cooking Class

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Experience the scenic beauty of Halong Bay on a 2-day 3-star Rosa cruise. Enjoy kayaking, explore caves, swim, learn Vietnamese cooking and more.

Highlights

Cruise along Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor
Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay
Visit Dark & Bright Cave and rowing bamboo boat
Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet

Description

DISCOVERY HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (2 DAYS 1 NIGHT) (Our itinerary is unique and different, we will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries) DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON ROSA CRUISE ( L/ D) 08:00 – 8:45: Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. 08:45: Departure to Halong Bay. 10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break. 11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor. 12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by speedboat to Rosa Cruise. Welcome to Rosa Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin. 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. – Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. – Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). – Heading back toward the sleeping area – Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet 17.30: Come back to our Rosa Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax. 18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Rosa Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam. 19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise. 21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the Rosa Cruise. DAY 2: ROSA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI ( B/L) 06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 07.00 – 7:45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast. 08.15: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals). 09.30: Come back to Rosa Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 10:00: Have last buffet lunch at the cruise 11:30: Rosa Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi. 13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax. 15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi

Includes

Transportation Entrance fees English-speaking guide Luxury accommodation during cruise Welcome drink Meals on board Sunrise Tai-Chi demonstration Cooking class

Important Information

You will be required to send a copy of your passport to the tour operator at least 24 hours before check-in for advanced registration
The itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions
The cruise may be cancelled without notice in the event of unavoidable circumstances, such as major climatic events. You will be offered a full refund in the event of cancellation
Please advise if you are a vegetarian
You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
Please do not bring large pieces of luggage on the tour