Athena Cruise Halong Bay

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – SURPRISING CAVE – TITOP ISLAND [L, D]
08:00 – 08:30| Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay (if the package is included transfer service).
12:00| 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| 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 out the itinerary will be delivered while you are enjoying our signature welcome drink
12:45| 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| The cruise stops at “Bo Nau” cave (Pelican Cave), the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to “Sung Sot” Cave (Surprising cave) – the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15:45| 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| Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…The cruise moves to the overnight place – (Titop587)
18:00 – 19:00| 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| A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:00| A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30| Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you

DAY 2: PEARL FARM – KAYAKING – ME CUNG CAVE [ B, L, D ]
06:30| Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes
07:00| A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:30| Transfer to a dayboat to discover a rustic floating village and another brilliant cave in Halong Bay
10:00|  Arrived at Tung Sau Area, the village with local fishing life and pearl farming area will be discovered by kayaking
12:00| After exercising with a kayak, a traditional Vietnamese menu is ready to serve for lunch
13:30| After relaxing on the boat, we will continue the trip to the next brilliant cave named “Me Cung” cave (Maze cave)

15:00| Back to the main cruise, it’s the best time for doing whatever you want. Relaxing at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, experience a spa treatment…
18:00 – 19:00| 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| A Cooking Demonstration of traditional Vietnamese dishes will be organized by Athena Head Chef
19:0| A fusion set menu will be served to warm up your stomach after a long active day
20:30| Freetime for evening activities: film entertainment, mini-games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage… The Cruise Manager will be there to support you
DAY 3: KAYAKING VISIT LUỒN CAVE – HANOI [ B, L]
06:30| Good morning the Bay by joining Tai-Chi Exercise on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to “Luon” Cave
07:00| A light breakfast is ready to serve at the restaurant
08:00| Visit “Luon” cave – one of the caves open to the form beautiful endemic then vegetation of Halong Bay. 2 options to choose how to discover it: kayaking for free and traditional woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman (public ticket 50.000đ/person)
09:00| 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| Enjoy a brunch buffet at the restaurant after check-out while cruising toward the port
10:45| Transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour and disembarkation.
Farewell to guests.

TOUR PRICE: VNĐ/ CABIN 

⮚ INCLUSION:
– 2-night accommodations at Athena’s suite cabin
– Welcome drink upon arrival.
– Tea, Coffee & Fruits in the room.
– Full board meals: welcome lunch buffet, set menu dinner, light breakfast and a brunch buffet.
– Free usage of the outdoor swimming pool in Sundeck (Athena Cruises)
– Halong Bay Tour Ticket.
– Various activities: morning Tai Chi class, cave visiting by rowing boat, squid fishing, swimming and kayaking.
– English and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide onboard.
– Onboard insurance and service charges.

⮚EXCLUSION:
– Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
– Single supplement
– Spa và Sauna
– Personal expenses and things are not clearly mentioned above

⮚ Athena Cruise guests are advised to bring:
– Swimwear for kayaking and swimming
– Waterproof bag for smart phone
– Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
– Flip flops & sneakers
– Passport (or a copy) / ID card / Citizen ID / Birth certificate (for people without ID card) 

– HAVE A NICE TRIP ! –