3 DAYS 2 NITES LAVENDER CRUISE

220$

Lavender Cruise is a traditional wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 3 decks she has 12 en-suite fully equipped deluxe cabins, a bar, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck. Lavender Cruises are already to bring you to the most fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, great natural caves and more.

 

TOUR ITINERARY

 

2 DAY 1 NIGHT -

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG ( L,D)
7.45-8.15: Pick-up at the hotel. (Note: this time applied for those who book our shuttle bus service)
10.00: Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province.
12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.
13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.
15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains in Luon Cave, visit Titop Island and swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay Back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party Pass by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave. Join our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
19.30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.
Evening activities: Join squid fishing on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef, Playing card, karaoke…. Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.
 
Overnight on Lavender Cruises
 
DAY 2: HALONG - HANOI (B,L)
 
06.15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.
07.15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.
08.00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.
09.30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.
10.15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.
12.00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.
16.30 – 17.00 : Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!
 

3 DAY 2 NIGHT-

DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG (L,D)

7.45-8.15: Pick-up at the hotel. (Note: this time applied for those who use our shuttle bus service)

10.00: Having short break at stopover in Hai Duong Province in about 25 minutes on the way to Halong.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner Island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains in Luon Cave, visit Titop Island or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay Back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party Join our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. Pass by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

19.30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods. Evening activities: Join squid fishingonboat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef, Playing card, karaoke…. Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Overnight on Lavender Cruises

DAY 2: HALONG BAY (L,D)

06.30: Early morning sun rise can enjoy Taichi lesson on sundeck.

07.00: Morning view of Halong bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.

08.00 – 8.30: Transfer to daily boat from meeting point at Titop Island to explore Halong Bay in different sites

9.15: 10.00 : Begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s most untouched areas: Tortoise Islet, Man Head Islet

10.00 : Kayaking at Trong Cave about 45 minutes and then back to the daily boat to relax and have lunch 12. 00: Have lunch on Boat while cruising toward to Pear Farm Village

14.30 : Visit Pearl Farm to witness the whole process to make a valuable pearl and expensive jewelry from the first step of growing and harvesting pearl from Halong Bay 15.30 : Visit Me Cung Cave

16.20: Back to the Lavender Cruises for overnight and join sunset party

19.00: Dinner served.

21.00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, singing karaoke, squid fishing, and overnight on Lavender Cruise

DAY 3: HALONG - HANOI (B,L)

06.15: Tai Chi lesson on the Sun-deck.

07.15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08.00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09.30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay's scenery.

10.15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier. 12.00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

What's included?

  • Full furnished deluxe cabin with A/C, hot water.
  • Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
  • English Speaking Guide.
  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief.
  • All meals on board as mentioned
  • Cooking demonstration.
  • All entrance and sightseeing fees
  • Kayaking.
  • Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games.
  • Fruits and local green tea.
  • 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms daily.
  • On board insurance.

What's excluded?

  • International Insurance
  • Tips (not compulsory), Personal Expenses, Beverages & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Valid from 1 Sept 2019 to 31 Dec 2020.
  • Daily departure except block out travel dates from 23 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020 (Tet Holiday in Vietnam)
  • If you have ten or more adults travelling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private transfer, etc...
  • Surcharge of $15USD for gala dinner onboard if your travel date falls on Christmas or New Year's Eve 2019/2020
  • Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.
  • You can start & finish in Hanoi or from the pier. Please inform us when making reservation.
  • Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
  • The Wi-Fi signal is not strong or no connection all the time due to the bay surrounded by islands and you’ll cruise far from the mainland.
  • Necessary things to bring: Original passport (valid passport is required when check-in)
Children Policies
  • Infants under 5 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents.
  • Children from 5 to 9 years old are charged 75%, sharing bed with parents - no extra bed provided ( as chidren's price on our website), or pay 100% of tour price as adult's price to have an extra bed
  • Children from 9 years old and above are charged 100%