DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (LUNCH & DINNER)
Hanoi - Halong transfer upon the request
12:00 Warmly welcomed by Athena Team in Halong International Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
12:30 Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard, a safety briefing and clearing out the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45 Lunch is served at our cozy restaurant. As the cruise departs towards Halong Bay – a natural wonder of the world, absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and famous sights of limestone
14:45 The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15:45 Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you there
17:00 Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment...The cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00-19:00 Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30 A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00 A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30 Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage... The Cruise Manager will be there to support you
DAY 2: TUNG SAU (BREAKFAST & LUNCH & DINNER)
06:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes
07:00: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:30: Transfer to a dayboat to discover a rustic floating village and another brilliant cave in Halong Bay
10:00: Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life and pearl farming area will be discovered by kayaking
12:00: After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch
13:30: After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)
15:00: Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment...
18:00-19:00: Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30: A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00: A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30: Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage... The Cruise Manager will be there to support you
DAY 3: LUON CAVE – HANOI (LIGHT BREAKFAST & BRUNCH)
06:30: Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:30: A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:00: Visit “Luon” cave - one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person)
09:00: Come back to Athena cruise, relaxing and packing the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
9:30: Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45: Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.