Dora Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights from Ninh Binh
Journey highlights
NINH BINH – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Catba Island – Tuan Chau Island – 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.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by boat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew to get a brief introduction to cruise and safety guidelines. Then check in your cabin.
13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations.
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Harbor, which belongs to the Catba area.
– Discover the natural lagoon area belonging to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air)
– Heading back toward the sleeping area
– Do kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Islet
17:30: Return to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake, and wine. Take photos and relax.
18:00 – 18:15: Join the cooking class guided directly by the Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have a chance to practice traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or the famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: Time for dinner. Enjoy exceptional seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise: cards game, chess, listening to music, squid fishing, relaxing, and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
06:30: Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07:00: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy relaxing in a fantastic view of Lan Ha Bay while the boat cruises further for sightseeing.
08:20: Transfer by the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai ancient fishing village on Viet Hai island. On the way, discover the incredible landscape of hundred limestone mountains rising from the surface of Lan Ha Bay
09:45 – 10:00: Take a bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along Viet Hai village roads. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay
12:00: Back to our cruise and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view.
14:30: Arrive in the less tourist area for Kayaking and swimming. Guests will have a chance to see fish farm at the typical Lan Ha Bay floating village.
16:00: Back to Dora Cruise, take time to refresh, enjoy the Sunset Party at our cruise, or book massage services as we cruise to the sleeping area
19:00: Time for dinner. Enjoying exceptional seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine, and cigars cellar, or enjoy the bay’s landscape at night. Please take one of our onboard activities like squid fishing and watching movies in the restaurant.
06:30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 7:45:
- Morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Have breakfast.
08:15: You will be at the reception to visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house, and there you can have the opportunity to explore the cave on a local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).
09:30: Return to Dora Cruise, check out from the private cabin, and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:00: Have the last buffet lunch at the cruise
11:30: Dora Cruise lands near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfers guests to Tuan Chau. Tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi.
13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
Services include and do not include
Inclusions:
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Accommodation in a JUNIOR SUITE air-conditioned ensuite cabin sharing 2 pax
- In-house English-speaking guide
- All meals
- Fresh flowers throughout the ship
- Tea break in the Sunset bar
- All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking, and night squid fishing.
- A bottle of wine is included when you stay in the HONEYMOON SUITE
- Transfers to and from Halong Bay
Exclusions:
- Visa arrangements
- Beauty spa and massage services
- Other beverages, tips, and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned
- V.A.T
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 Dora 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 Dora 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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