- Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary. - Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc. - A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard. - 25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays - Free of Charge for children < 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin - Major credit cards are accepted onboard - You should bring swimming-costume, sunglasses, sun cream ...
Introduction
The Indo 1 and Indo 2 are identical boats and were both launched in 2007. Each comprises 15 cabins (Superior and Deluxe Cabins). The deluxe cabins are are a bit larger and feature rainfall showers and are all situated on the second decks of the boats.
Our newest boat, the Indo 3, launched in late 2008, features ceramic artworks handcrafted in Bat Trang, well known as the home of the country’s most talented ceramic craftsmen. All of our boats are decorated with silk from Van Phuc, the “Silk Village”. In addition to Superior and Deluxe cabins the Indo 3 has very spacious Suites located on the second deck and featuring bathrooms with bathtub/Jacuzzis as well as showers.
Tour Highlight
- Visit Luon cave with paddle boat - Swim in the emerald waters - Go up to the Halong bay View at Titop beach - Kayaking nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters - Visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay - Entertainment activiries: Watching film, Playing card, fishing - join Tai Chi instruction - Visit Sung Sot Cave
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L,D) 08:00 Our guide pick you up at your hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and eveday Vietnamese village life. 11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 3:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. 14:30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 15:15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16:15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10 per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes. 21:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day One
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi (B,L) 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes. 8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier 11:30 Have lunch at a restaurant in Halong City. 12:30 Bus pick you up to come back Hanoi. 16:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End the tour.
Price 2011- 2012, update: 2011-11-02, valid from 2011-11-01 to 2012-04-30
Welcome drink Entrance fees, taxes English speaking guide Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms Deluxe Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Insurance on board.
Tour price Excludes
Pick up and transfer Personal expenses Massage Services Dink Other services not mentioned
Destinations
Titop island, Surprise Grotto, Floating village, Bat Cave, Sung Sot cave