Indochine Premium Cruise

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1. Day 1: Tuan Chau – Surprise Cave – Luon Cave.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:45 – 12:00: Enjoy a welcome drink, and receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
   13:15 – 14:00: After the welcome aboard, enjoy lunch while cruising towards the bay.
   14:00: Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and tranquil areas including Incense Burner and Kissing Rock.
   14:30: Visit Luon Cave, renowned for its stunning limestone structures and fascinating natural habitat. You have two options: travel on a shared Sampan rowed by local people or go on a two-person self-rowed kayak.
   16:00: Visit Surprise Cave, one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes in Halong Bay. Walk up to the cave entrance, tour inside for about 45 minutes, then return to the boat.
   17:30: Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
   18:30 – 19:00: Attend the Fruit and Vegetable carving lesson led by the head chef. During the lesson, the chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving, showing guests how to decorate and make traditional Vietnamese food.
   19:30: Dinner is served.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available. You can also try your luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of Program for Day 1.

2. Day 2: Titov Island – Tuan Chau Port.

   06:00: Continental breakfast: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
   06:30: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
   07:45 – 09:00: Visit Titov Island for swimming or climb up to the top and enjoy the panoramic view of Halong Bay.
   09:00: Upon returning to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
   09:30: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, taking in the bay scenery as the ship approaches the pier.
   11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.

1. Day 1: Tuan Chau Island – Surprise Cave – Luon Cave.

   Leave Hanoi at 9:00 AM if you opt for a private transfer or between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM for the shuttle bus, arriving at Tuan Chau Marina around 11:30 AM (transportation service upon your request).
   11:45 – 12:00: Boarding our boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy a welcome drink, and receive a cruise briefing and safety instructions.
   13:15 – 14:00: After the welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay.
   14:00: Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas including Incense Burner, Kissing Rocks, etc.
   14:30: Visit Luon Cave, known for its stunning limestone structure and interesting natural habitat. You have two choices: traveling on a shared Sampan rowed by local people or going on two-person self-rowed kayaks.
   16:00: Visit Surprise Cave, one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes in Halong Bay. Walk up to the cave entrance and tour inside for about 45 minutes, then exit and return to the boat.
   17:30: Depart and cruise for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.
   18:30 – 19:00: Attend the fruit and vegetable carving lesson led by the head chef. During the lesson, the chef will demonstrate fruit and vegetable carving, showing you how to decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese food.
   19:30: Dinner is served.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or parcheesi are available. You can also try your luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of Program for Day 1.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay.

   06:45: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).
   07:45: Breakfast served in the restaurant.
   08:15: Embark on an authentic short adventure by transitioning from the luxurious cruise to a local boutique day boat for a memorable traditional Vietnamese voyage. Explore the highlights of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, including swimming and kayaking. Take a leisurely stroll through charming rustic villages to admire the residents' picturesque homes. This unique opportunity offers an immersive experience where you can temporarily step away from luxury to engage in the life of local fishermen. Venture deeper into the bay to interact with its peaceful beauty and calm, embracing a simpler and more authentic lifestyle.
   12:00: Lunch will be served on the local boat.
   15:25: Return to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruise at Titov area.
   19:30: Dinner is served on Indochine Premium.
   20:30: Evening activities. Board games like cards or parcheesi are available. You can also try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.
   22:30: End of program for Day 2

3. Day 3: Titov – Tuan Chau.

   06:00: Continental breakfast: Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries served in the restaurant.
   06:30: Enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes).
   07:45 – 09:00: Visit Titov Island for swimming or climb up to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of Halong Bay.
   09:00: Upon returning to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
   09:30: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant. Bills are settled after brunch. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant, enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
   11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau port. Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.