Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D)

8:00: Pickup at the hotel by bus.

12h00 – 13h00: Arrive at Halong Bay’s tourist quay. Welcome by Emeraude staff and board shuttle boat for short transfer to the Emeraude. Welcome cocktail and check in on board.

13h00 – 17h30: The Emeraude cruises through Halong Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains and a floating village.

Vietnamese buffet lunch is served between 13h00 and 14h30 in the Emeraude restaurant.

There is an optional guided visit to Sung Sot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises) if weather and tide permitting. Option of afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.

17h30: Stop near Hang Luon for overnight on board.

19h00 – 21h00: Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in the Emeraude dinning room. Accommodation and overnight on board the Emeraude at Hang Luon Lake, Halong Bay.

Day 2: Halong Bay Cruise (B,L)

06h00: Tai Chi Class.

07h00: The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading for Halong Public Port.

07h00 – 09h00: European buffet breakfast is served in the Emeraude restaurant.

08h30 – 09h45: Check out of cabin.

09h45 – 10h00: Transfer by shuttle boat back to Halong Public Port.

Tour ends in Hanoi at about 4pm.

10:00- afternoon: Many options satisfied your travel need. Either drive back to your hotel in Hanoi or Airport; Travel around Halong City and Tuan Chau Island; or take one of following Discover Vietnam Culture tours: Dong Trieu Ceramic village (near Halong), Bat Trang Pottery village (near Hanoi), Dau Pagoda or But Thap Pagoda. (Discover Vietnam Culture tours are optional and will be quoted separately).

Quotation (US$/person)

Promotion*: private transfer for group of 3 pax up.

Surcharge: 25% is added New Year, Christmas Days and New Year Eve

Includes:

• Twin sharing room on board, clean and comfortable (see details)
• Meals as mentioned in the program, 01 breakfast, 02 lunches and 01 dinner.
• Transfer by A/C vehicle for whole trip (see details); Private transfer can be arranged upon request.
• English speaking guide. Other languages are available upon request.
• Admission fees for all sightseeing places.
• Tax and service charge

Excludes:

• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.).
• Drinks.
• Tips and gratuities.

• HALONG BAY ON RED DRAGON JUNK 2 DAYs
• HALONG BAY ON RED DRAGON JUNK 3 DAYs
• HALONG BAY CRUISE AND KAYAKING 2 DAYs