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Halong Tours2 Days Athena Luxury Cruise

Name: Athena Luxury Cruise
Brand: Tour
Rating: 1 (0 reviews)

Destinations: Bai Tu Long Bay

Activities Tour: Kayaking, Cooking, Swimming

Not included Hanoi - Halong roundtrip transfer

OVERVIEW

Athean Cruise was launched in 2017 and designed exclusively for Relaxing and Enjoying Boat Trip with customers in mind.Athena Cruise is a spacious boat for single guests and large groups.

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Tour itinerary

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Day 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - KAYAKING-VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE(L,D)

07.30 Pick up service from your hotel and transfer to Hong Gai Pier. 12.30 Boarding time.

13.00 Check-in your cabin.

13: 15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.

13: 30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay.

15:30 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village. Kayak around the area. 15.30-16.30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost.

16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay.

17:00-18.30 Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 drink 17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine 19:00 The Gala Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes. 21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity.Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you.

Overnight on cruise at Cong Do Area

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HANOI(B,L)

6:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi - A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served. 07:00 Light breakfast is served.

07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 400 steps to get up to the cave.

09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage into our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.

09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.

11:00 Arrive at Hong Gai Pier. Transfer by tender to the pier and wait for return transportation in the waiting house.

12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi.

17:00 Drop-off at the hotel in Hanoi.

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DAY 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNGVIENG FISHING VILLAGE (LUNCH & DINNER)

07:30 – 08:00 Make your way through the Red River Delta from Hanoi to Halong City via your transfer vehicle. Breaking time will be arranged for your best comfort.

12:00 – 12:30: Your cruise will begin with a transfer from the mainland on our excursion boat which will transport you to our main vessel, Athena Luxury Cruise. Upon boarding, you will be greeted by our friendly Crews and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink. After a brief introduction and safety procedures overview, you will be checked into your cabin and have some free time to relax and explore the craft.

13:15: A delicious lunch will be served in our main dining room as we slowly cruise through the magniﬁcent limestone formations which make up Halong Bay. Feast on delicious seafood and range of other delicious dishes as we make our way deeper inside Halong Bay.

15:00: Head to Vung Vieng ﬁshing village by local rowing boats or kayaks to explore the interesting daily lives of its inhabitants.

16:30: Back onboard Athena Luxury Cruise Halong Bay’s main craft we will drop anchor for our overnight stay surrounded by incredible landscape. 17:30-18:30: Happy hour with special drink menu (Buy one get another one for free). 17:30: We will conduct a Vietnamese cuisine cooking demonstration and invites you all to participate in the preparation of these mouth-watering delights.

19:15: Your dinner this evening will be served in our main dinner.

20:45 – 00:00: Evenings are beautiful on Halong Bay, and just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the night is over. Take advantage of our onboard facilities or just relax to your heart’s content. Relax at our fully stocked bar with an assortment of local and international favorites. Try your luck at night squid ﬁshing, watch a documentary ﬁlm or simply relax on our roof top deck.

Overnight on Athena Cruise

DAY 2: CONG DAM (BREAKFAST & LUNCH & DINNER)

06:30: Early birds are welcome to attend sunrise Tai Chi on our upper deck and it’s an excellent way to get your energy levels up for today’s adventures. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness of Halong Bay in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee, tea.

08:00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with best local coffee brand and freshly fruit juices.

09:00: Next we board our Athena small boat to head to Cong Dam Area, best known for its crystal clear sandy beaches. Enjoy kayaking, swimming or just relax on a stunning secluded beach.

12:00: Have lunch with Athena set menu on our day boat.

15:30: Back on board - Athena Cruise, take some time to freshen up, take a nap or just relax at your leisure as we cruise to our overnight area. Witness one of the most brilliant sunsets you will ever see.

17:30-18:30: Bar opens for Happy Hour “Buy one get one free”. 17:30: Enjoy cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls. 19:15: A special dinner will be served offering you outstanding food and quality service.

20:45 – 00:00: This evening is yours to enjoy whatever you please. Tonight we will hold a movie night with a selection of ﬁlms available. We also have a selection of board games for your entertainment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

Overnight on Athena Cruise

DAY 3: THIEN CANH SON CAVE – BAI TU LONG BAY – HANOI (LIGHT BREAKFAST & BRUNCH)

06:30: The best time to observe Halong Bay is in the early morning and we suggest that if you didn’t get to witness it yesterday that now is your last chance. Tai Chi will be conducted again today on our upper deck and is a terriﬁc way to feel as one with the peaceful surroundings.

07:30: Light breakfast will be served this morning.

07:30-08:30: Enjoy the last stage of your trip in Thien Canh Son cave and islets, which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.

09:30: Check out of your cabin and enjoy the last stage of your trip with a delicious brunch as we continue to cruise back towards harbor through scenery. 11:15: After a ﬁnal farewell from our staff, you will be transported back to Halong City wharf via our Tender for your transfer back to Hanoi. We trust you had a pleasant journey on Halong Athena Cruise and hope to have the pleasure of your company with us again.

12:00 – 12:30: Disembark, get on shuttle mini bus and get back to Hanoi. 16:00 – 16:30: Drop off back to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter with person having transfer.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included?

Welcome drink
Entrance fees to sightseeing sites
Luxury bedroom with air conditioner and private bathroom on cruise - Athena Executive Suite with balcony
01 lunch, 01 dinner and 01 breakfast for 2 days 1 night program
02 lunches, 02 dinners and 02 breakfasts for 3 days 2 nights program
Mineral water in room
Fresh fruits in room
Kayaking
Insurance on cruise

What's excluded?

Transportation Hanoi – Halong roundtrip
Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage if requested
Beverages, tips (not compulsory), and other personal expenses
Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s day.
All other services NOT clearly mentioned in inclusions.

IMPORTANT INFO

Valid from 1 Sept 2019 to 30 Sep 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 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.
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 free of charge, sharing room with parents (no extra bed provided)
Children from 5 to 9 years old are charged 75% of tour price, sharing bed with parents - no extra bed provided (as children’s price on our website), or pay as adult to have an extra bed
Children from 9 years old and above are charged as adult.

Valued At $200