Athena Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights from Hanoi

07:50 – 08:30 Our tour guide and the Limousine will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s old quarter.

08:30 Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 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 Harbour. Complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise.

12:30: ON BOARD

Transferred to the Athena Cruise by a tender boat. The cruise Manager and the whole crew member welcome you onboard. A safety briefing and clearing of our itinerary will be delivered 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 sights of limestone

14:45: ACTIVITIES

The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transfer by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

15:45: ACTIVITIES

Leaving Surprising cave, keep moving by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – 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

08:30: TRANSFER

Transfer to a dayboat to discover a rustic floating village and another brilliant cave in Halong Bay

10:00: FLOATING VILLAGE

Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life will be discovered by kayaking

12:00: LUNCH

After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch

13:30: VISITING CAVE

After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze Cave)

15:00: RELAX

Back to the leading cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathing on the sundeck, experiencing a spa treatment, etc.

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 gives way to stunning twilight.

18:30: COOKING CLASS

Athena’s Head Chef will organize a Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes

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, relaxing and packing 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: GOODBYE

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.