ORCHID LUXURY CRUISE

OVERVIEW
ITINERARY 02 DAYS 01 NIGHT
ITINERARY 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS
COST AND CONDITIONS

ORCHID CRUISE - HA LONG BAY

Believing that “5-star” has various shapes, Orchid Cruises has strived to perfect our luxury line for fresh experiences in Halong Bay, with an upgraded level of premium cruising services.
Unique route, a sailing pioneer to discover Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay.
Only 2 hours from Hanoi centre to Orchid Cruise instead of 4 hours as other cruises.
Orchid Cruise Concept with luxury facilities.

International Tour Operator License No 01-817/2011/TCDL
Orchid Cruises are the leading line in 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay. We have BRAND NEW cruises in Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of customer service and an unbeatable relaxing environment that is sure to to exceed your highest expectations of any and all Ha Long Bay cruises. We were the first cruise company that organized this specific cruise through Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay, and we have the deepest knowledge and experience of cruising to all of the best features of this unforgettable cruise route! Joining us, Orchid Cruises, on our enchanting travel through beautiful Ha Long Bay will allow travelers to relax and discover untouched areas, rare specialized itineraries we provide our guests to experience less traveled routes that other cruises simply cannot offer to you. Orchid Cruises house 14 luxury cabins with an elite, professional crew that will provide you the best services during your travels in Ha Long!

REASONS FOR CHOOSING ORCHID CRUISES

It only takes you 03 hours transfer by luxury mini van

Visiting Halong Bay, especially Lan Ha Bay. Lan Ha Bay is one of the most stunning bays in Vietnam which has many amazing and uncontaminated beaches yet un-touristy that you can enjoy awesome jade green water and many great photo opportunities.

First 5 star cruise ever that has the best itinerary: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay

Luxurious and well-furnished cabins, all have private balcony from which you can savor yourself in the beauty of Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay.

Highlight in this Cruise

Our tours are focusing on culture and people, every tours including some highlights of people in Vietnam, from visiting houses in the countryside or having a local meals with local family or chating with famous historican will bring your trip a different experience and better understanding our culture and daily lives.

DAY 01	HANOI – HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
08:20 – 08:45	You will be collected from Hanoi Bendecir Hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at ORCHID CRUISES’s lounge by warm welcome.
12.00	Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISES
12.30	We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
13.00	ORCHID CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15.00	We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17.00	ORCHID Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17.45	Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly.
19.30	Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21.30	Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
23.00	End of Day One program.

DAY 02	HALONG BAY – HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch)
06.15	Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
07.45	You enjoy on your own for kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay with its quieter.
09.30	Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10.00	Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10.30	Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11.35	We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at GOT ferry, this is the end of the program.
14.00	Back to Hanoi Bendecir Hotel. End of the trip

Attention: The cruise itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.

Highlight in this Cruise

DAY 01	HANOI – HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
08:20 – 08:45	You will be collected from Hanoi Bendecir Hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at ORCHID CRUISES’s lounge by warm welcome.
12.00	Transfer by tender to the ORCHID CRUISES
12.30	We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
13.00	ORCHID CRUISES proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park.
15.00	We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave. Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17.00	ORCHID Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming.
17.45	Returning ORCHID CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly.
19.30	Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21.30	Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
23.00	End of Day One program.

DAY 02	LAN HA BAY – BAI TU LONG BAY (B, L, D)
06.15	The day starts early onboard ORCHID CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
08.30	Transfer to ORCHID Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
13.30	Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Azalea Day Boat
15.00	Return to ORCHID CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19.30	Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21.30	Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available.
23.00	End of Day Two program

DAY 03	HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, L)
06.00	Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing the breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.
07.45	You enjoy on your own to kayak at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay
09.30	Orchid Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out
10.00	Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
10.30	Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!
11.30	We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.
14.00	Back to Hanoi Bendecir Hotel. End of the trip.