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Halong Sen Day Cruise
About Cruise
Inspired by the gracious charm of lotus, Vietnam’s national flower, Halong Sen Cruise is a new steel boat designed meticulously in traditional and contemporary cruising concepts. Passengers can see the images of pure lotus in every corner on board, from the decorations, cuisine to the lotus tea demonstration. Launched on December 9th, 2017 and managed by Athena Group, a well-known luxury cruising company in Halong Bay, Halong Sen Cruise promises to make your day trip to the legendary Halong Bay an impeccable experience of a lifetime.
Schedule
Halong Sen Day Cruise 1 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay , Hanoi
Per traveler
08.40-09.15: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (for guests booking transfer services provided by Viet Asia Tour).
10.00: Have a break en-route at a Rest Stop in Hai Duong City. Relax, have a cup of tea or coffee, or take a look around the arts and crafts center within 25 minutes. It is also time for our driver to take a short rest after 2 hours driving in order to ensure the safety of the trip.
12.15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Check-in and embark on our cruise. The cruise leaves Tuan Chau Harbor for an incredible trip to explore the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
12.30: Lunch is served with Vietnamese traditional specialties while cruising towards Hoa Cuong area. Along the way, enjoy extraordinary scenery of thousands of limestone islands and islets in Ha Long Bay such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock, Fighting Cock Rock, Lu Huong Islet. Camera should be well prepared to take amazing pictures at these places.
14.00: Arrive at Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful corners of Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by majestic limestone mountains, Hoa Cuong presents to you a mysterious world with wild and gracious beauty. Just like a sleeping princess, it is waiting for you to wake up.
Especially, you will see the beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb, which is then called Thumb Rock. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in Ha Long. Camera should be well prepared to take amazing pictures of this place.
14.30: The cruise heads towards Ba Hang area, formerly known as Ba Hang fishing village but now villagers have moved to another area. Exploring the hidden charm of the gorgeous Ba Hang in 45 minutes by kayaking
15.15: Back to Halong Sen Cruises and continue the exciting trip to the next stop.
15.30: Arrive at Thien Cung cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. Together with our best guide, you will explore this unique and magnificent museum of natural arts elaborately created by the magic hands of Mother Nature.
On the way back to harbor, you will be participating in a cooking class to make fresh spring roll demonstrated by our chef on the sundeck. You also have chance to enjoy Vietnamese lotus tea served with delicious candy lotus seeds. The lovely subtle bitterness of the tea and the nice elegant sweetness of candied lotus seeds mingle in a perfect way, creating an unforgettable taste lingering in your mouth. Delicacy, elegance and sophistication of the two specialties make Vietnamese people proud of their own unique culture. Also take the chance to learn how to make the tea in traditional way through a nice demonstration from our expert.
17.00: The boat arrives at pier. End of the itinerary and transfer back to Hanoi.
Things to know
- Sundeck
- Theme Cruise
- Restaurant
- Rowing Boat
- Doctor on call
- Safety box at reception
- Newspagers and magazine
- 24-hour Security
- Reception
- Bar
- Library
- IDD at the reception
- Singing and Dancing
- Tours of caves
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Bamboo boat trip
- Comfort chauffeured-driven limousine ride.
- In-house English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
- All Entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Mouth-watering lunch buffet with Vietnamese fusion cuisine.
- Afternoon tea and 2 bottles of mineral water on limousine.
- Double kayak and local rowing boat, life jacket, and waterproof bag.
- Onboard Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges.
- Limousine/private transfer Hanoi to Hai Phong (upon request).
- Airfares, Hotel Accommodation and Vietnam Visa Arrangements.
- Beverages and Tobacco.
- Beauty Spa Services and Massage.
- Tips and other Personal Expenses.
- Surcharge for Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
- VAT Tax.
- All other services and items not clearly mentioned specifically above.
- Electric car ride in Viet Hai village.
- Surcharge for Christmas (Dec 24th) & New Year Eve (Dec 31st): USD 50/adult, USD 25/child (compulsory).
* Cancellation by guests Any cancellation should be referred to Auasia Travel in writing by emails, following these below terms.
- More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge.
- From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates.
- From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
* Cancellation by us.
- We reserve the right to cancel your booking under some unavoidable circumstances like: weather conditions, wars, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, terrorism. If we cancel your booking, you can either get a refund or accept an alternative from us of equivalent or similar standard and price, if one is available, and we will always refund the difference in price if the alternative is of a lower standard and price.
- The cancellation is announced ONLY by Quang Ninh Local Port Authority and often in short notice of time. Therefore your understandings in these situations are highly appreciated.
* Cancellation by weather conditions (controlled and informed by local authority).
- Without prior notice, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunderstorm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)…
- Before tours start from Hanoi city: Full refund.
- After guests arrive in Halong Bay: Tour cost based on completed service: meals, transfer, day boat trip only, the rest will be refunded.
- Guests are staying on board, trip is shortened: Tour cost based on completed service: trip length, meals, transfer, activities…, the rest will be refunded.
- Children from 5 to 7 years old are charged 50% adult.
- Children from 7 to 9 years old are charged 75% of tour price.
- Children from 9 years old and above are charged as adult.
Customer reviews
Excellent
21 Reviews Reviews
Larissa
| United Kingdom
Excellent
Gorgeous trip
Robert Smith
| United States
Excellent
Beautiful holiday
Jenny
| Mexico
Excellent
Amazing tour in the bay