Swan Cruise

Itinerary

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1. Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La Island.

   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).
   11:40: Arrive at the waiting lounge at Halong International Cruise Port. Relax while waiting for the captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to the boat.
   12:35: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included. Then, check into your cabin.
   13:00: A Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
   15:00: Arrive in the kayaking area at Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations, swimming, and relaxing.
   17:30: Return to the boat and enjoy a Sunset party while the cruise sails to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and learn how to make Nem Cuon (Vietnamese spring rolls) or challenge yourself with fruit and vegetable carving.
   19:00: Enjoy a sumptuous set dinner on board.
   20:30: Free time to challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games, gather your group for a board game, try your luck with squid fishing, or have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

2. Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave.

   06:30: Start your day with a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
   07:00: Enjoy a Western-style breakfast to recharge your energy for another day of exploring.
   08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
   09:00: Return to the boat and take about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
   10:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
   10:30: Cruise back to the harbor.
   11:00: Disembark at Halong cruise port.
   11:30: Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.

1. Day 1: Ha Noi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La Island.

   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).
   11:30 – 11:45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Halong International Cruise Port. Take a bit of time to relax while our captain completes the registration, then transfer by tender to our boat.
   12:00 – 12:15: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a few minutes on a safety briefing about the boat and activities included, then check into your cabin.
   13:00: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising into Bai Tu Long Bay.
   15:00: Arrive in the kayaking area at Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.
   17:40: Return to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration where you can learn to make a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsay (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) has guided – Nem Cuon – or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.
   19:00: Enjoy a sumptuous set dinner on board.
   20:30 – 22:00: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

2. Day 2: Halong Bay.

   06:30: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
   07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you, to fulfill your strength and prepare for another exploring day.
   08:30: Transfer to a small day boat and go deep into the center of the pristine Bai Tu Long geology park.
   09:00 – 10:30: Pass through the Vung Vieng village area.
   11:00 – 12:15: Visit Trinh Nu cave, swimming and bathing freely on the stunning beach of this cave. Note: Kayaking in one of two areas, Vung Vieng or Trinh Nu, is subject to weather conditions.
   12:30 – 13:30: A delicious lunch will be served at noontime.
   14:30 – 15:30: Return to the main Swan Cruise boat and enjoy the sunset party and Cooking Class afterward.
   19:00: Dinner will be served.
   20:30 – 22:00: Free time for joining games; you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

3. Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave.

   06:30: Sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
   07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and get ready for another exploring day.
   07:45: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
   09:00: Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
   09:30: Check out.
   10:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
   10:30: Back to the harbor.
   11:15 – 11:30: Disembark at Halong Cruise Port.
   12:30: Meet your driver for a transfer back to Hanoi or another destination if transportation arrangements have been made.