DORA CRUISE (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 CRUISE (L/ D)   

08:00 – 8:45: Our tour guide pick you up at Bendecir Hotel in Hanoi.

08:45: Departure to Halong Bay.

11:30 – 11:45: Arrive to Gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina for picking up.   

12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by our transferring boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.   

12:45 - 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian 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 Beach area or Tra Bau area (upon the sea wave and wind) 

17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and tea. Take photos and relax.   

18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.     

19:00: Time for dinner.   

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

DAY 2: DORA CRUISE – DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HANOI:

06:30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson with fresh air on the sundeck.    

07:00 – 7:45:   

-           Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.  -   Have breakfast. 08:00:   

-           Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)   

-           Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.    

09:30: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.   

10:00: Have last lunch at the cruise   

11:30 – 12:00: Dora Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.   

12:00: Start from Halong bay to Hanoi Old Quarter by our limousine bus   

15:30 15:45: Arrive back to Bendecir Hotel & Spa in Hanoi Old Quarter 

DISCOVERY HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY

DORA CRUISE (3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS)

(Our itinerary is unique and different; we will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries)

DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE (L/ D)

08:00 – 8:45: Our tour guide pick you up at Bendecir Hotel & Spa.

08:45: Departure to Halong Bay.

11:30 – 11:45: Arrive to Dora Cruise’s Waiting Area - Gate 35, Tuan Chau Marrina for picking up.

12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by our transferring boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora 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 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 and do kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau are area.

17.30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and tea. Take photos and relax.

19:00: Time for dinner.

21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.

DAY 2: TAI CHI- BREAFAST- CYCLING AT VIET HAI VILLAGE - VAN BOI BEACH – SUNSET PARTY (L/ D)

06:30: Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.

07:00: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha Bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.

08:20: Transfer to the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai Village.

09:45-10:00: Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along Viet Hai village roads. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.

12:00: Back to our cruise, enjoy the lunch with beautiful view.

14:30: Arrive to the VAN BOI area for swimming or kayaking 15:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party at our cruise.

16:00: Back to Dora Cruise, take time to refresh or play some short game or with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area.

19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing.

DAY 3: DORA LAN HA - HA LONG CRUISE - HANOI ( B/L)

06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy fresh air on the sundeck.

07.00 – 7:45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast.

08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)

Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

09.30: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:00: Have last lunch at the cruise

11:30: Dora 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.

15:00 – 15:30: Arrive at Bendecir Hotel & Spa in Hanoi