The Halong Catamaran

07:45 – 08:30: Hotel Pick-Up Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter between 07:45 – 08:30 AM. We aim to make pick-ups as timely as possible, but due to morning traffic and multiple stops, the timing is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process.

10:00 – 10:15: Short Lavatory Break We will have a quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack if you missed breakfast. Our driver also appreciates a coffee break before we continue the drive.

11:30 – 11:45: Boarding the Cruise The bus will arrive at Tuan Chau marina and reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be waiting with a big smile. A complimentary welcome drink will be served, along with a quick briefing as we set off into the bay.

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch On Board Our award-winning chef will serve amazing delights for guests to indulge in, paired beautifully with lavish cocktails, fine wines, and beers. The bar will be open throughout the service. Water is served throughout the journey; any other drinks not mentioned will incur charges.

14:00 – 15:00: Kayaking or Sitting on a Bamboo Boat to Visit the Bright – Dark Cave We will spend 1 hour on a round trip paddling through a little grotto into our private lagoon, surrounded by rock walls. It’s a peaceful corner of Halong Bay all to ourselves. The tour guide will share the folklore of Halong Bay before we paddle back to the boat.

15:15 – 15:45: Frog Pond, Swimming – Lan Ha Bay Enjoy the trampoline, water slide, swim, or just relax on the boat in Lan Ha Bay. You will have 1 hour to enjoy the sand between your toes. Reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world.

16:00: Cooking Demonstration Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish. From fresh ingredients to the preparation method, and then try making it yourself. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your kitchen after this informative and fun course. Impress your friends and family at home with your new skills!

16:30: Sunset Ceremony – Tea, Cakes Enjoy complimentary Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, and little cakes until you return to Hanoi. As the sunset begins to drop and the sky fills with deep red, purple, and yellow hues, enjoy the return sail back.

17:45 – 18:00: Disembark – Limousine We dock at the harbor, get back onto the limousine, and head onto the highway. After a quick stop halfway, we return to Hanoi.

20:00 – 20:30: Hotel Drop Thank you for choosing The Halong Catamaran for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tour guide will drop you off at the front door of your chosen hotel in the Old Quarter.