Athena Cruise 2 Days 1 Night from Ninh Binh
Journey highlights
NINH BINH – Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island – Halong Bay – HANOI.
Schedule
06:50 – 07:20 Our tour guide and the bus will pick you up at your hotel in Ninh Binh.
07:30 Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 Hours by our Shared Luxury Limousine, and on the way, you can enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta countryside.
10:00 Stopover for refreshment about 20 – 30 minutes at Pearl Farm House.
12:00: CHECK-IN
Warmly welcomed by Athena Team in Halong International Harbor. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.
12:30: ONBOARD
Transfer to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The Cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard. Our staff will deliver a safety briefing and clearing of our itinerary while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45: HAPPY LUNCH
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 limestone sights.
14:45: ACTIVITIES
The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. We transfer you by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15:45: ACTIVITIES
Leaving the Surprising cave, they keep moving by tender to Titov island, named by Uncle Ho after Gherman – 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: RELAX
Back to the Athena Cruise after a chain of exciting activities. Time for relaxing while the cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00 – 19:00: SUNSET PARTY
Enjoy freshly prepared snacks and your favorite drinks while waiting for sunset on Halong Bay. Take advantage of the Happy Hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink while the sun is giving way to stunning twilight.
18:30: COOKING CLASS
A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena, Head Chef
19:00: DINNER
A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30: CHEERFUL EVENING
Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room), squid fishing, massage, etc. The Cruise Manager will be there to support you.
06:30: TAI-CHI CLASS
Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes while cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00: BREAKFAST
A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:00: VISITING CAVE
Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose from how to discover it: kayaking for free and a traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
09:00: CHECK OUT
Come back to Athena Cruise, relax, and pack the luggage. Leave the luggage outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the Pier.
09:30: BRUNCH
Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45: RETURN TO TUAN CHAU HARBOR
Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation.
12:00 Return to Hanoi by comfortable air-conditional Limousine Bus.
13:30 Stopover for refreshment about 20 – 30 minutes.
14:30 – 15:00 Arrive in Hanoi and end your trip.
Services include and do not include
INCLUSION
· 1-night accommodation at Athena’s suite cabin
· All dining experiences onboard
· Sunset party with refreshments in happy hours
· Free access to the cruise recreation facilities
· Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by kayaking, squid fishing & swimming
· English-speaking guide onboard
· All entrance fees & sightseeing fee
· Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong
EXCLUSION
· Drinks, Spa, and Laundry service
· Personal expenses and gratuities
· VAT
Note
CHILDREN ‘S POLICY
- Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC. The second child will be charged 50% fees of the adult price (No extra Bed)
- Children from 4 to 7 years of age are charged 75% of the adult price, sharing a room with parent/s (No extra Bed)
- Children from 7 years old will be considered adult
- Change of Itineraries
CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY
The Athena Cruise‘s itinerary may change from time to time depending on the weather forecast or the instructions given by the Halong Bay Management Authorities.
WIFI ONBOARD
Wi-Fi is available onboard the Athena Cruise but is sometimes unstable due to weak signal points across the mountainous bay.
SURCHARGE: Addition charge of 35 USD/ Person (Special Gala Dinner + New Year)
- Christmas 24 Dec 2023/2024
- New Year 31 Dec 2023/2024
- Lunar New Year’s Eve in 2023/2024
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