Pelican Cruise – Best Quality

7.30 – 12.00 Our shuttle bus will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre. Drive to Halong City.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side. Stop over at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 30 minutes

12.00 – 13.00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge

Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise

13.00 – 19.30 Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Coconut Three Island.

Visiting Luon cave, the perfect combination of lime-stone mountains and jade-green sea by bamboo boat with local people. Enjoy quiet space and pure air, you will feel relaxed truly. If you are lucky, you will see monkeys on islands. Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of  Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.

Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu). Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat, relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.

19.30 – 23.00 Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner

Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies with many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.

Day 2 : Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Halong Bay (B/ L/ D)

06.00 – 08.30 Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)

Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.

08.30 – 19.30 Transfer to day boat for visiting Cua Van village, a small community with around 700 residents living in the root of Ngoc Mountain. Visit Cua Van village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.

Back to day boat for visiting Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay, swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (If the weather permit).

Set menu lunch served on day boat.

Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage Menu)

Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.

19.30 – 23.00 Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.

Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films.  Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.

Day 3: Sung Sot Cave - Tuan Chau - Hanoi  (B/ L)

06.00 – 08.00 The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.

08.00 – 11.30 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.

Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.

Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew.

12.00 – 12.30 Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.

16.30 - 17.00 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Extra charge 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Room Description:

- Deluxe Ocean Full View cabins  are located on the first deck with windows. The rooms are both double bed and 02 single beds. All rooms are especially designed with big windows overlooked the sea, you can see the beautiful panoramic view of Halong Bay, even from your bed.

- Suite Ocean Full Viewcabins have the small private balcony, you can stand outside. Located on the second deck with full length of crystal - clear glass windows allowing our guests capture the largest view of the bay from your bed.

- Royal Suite Ocean View cabins are very spacious, located in the front on the second deck, with large private balcony and full length of crystal - clear glass windows at awesome decoration. The room area is 30m2, with a fun atmosphere, make you feel comfortable as in your home.

- Family Deluxe Ocean Full View  cabins  are located on the first floor with connecting rooms and panorama windows overlooked the sea, you can see and feel the real wonderful Halong Bay. This cabin is good choice for small group or family with children.

- Family Suite Ocean Full View cabins are located on the second  floor with connecting rooms and panorama windows overlooked the sea, you can see and feel the real wonderful Halong Bay. This cabin is good choice for small group or family with children. You also have free special offer as below: Fruits basket & Bottle of house wine. 

Children Policy:

Child under 5 years old: free of charge

Child from 5 - 12 years old: 75% charge ( Sharing bed )

Child from 5 - 12 years old: 100% charge ( Extra bed )

Things to bring and know

- Passport with valid visa.

- Some cash in Vietnamese Dong/ USD for personal expenses.

- Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes, swimming suites.

- Bring something warm to wear (from Dec till Mar).

- Please be ready on time for our pick up service.

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or other excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.

- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood.... Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.

- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.

• Shuttle bus (round trip)
• Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• All meals on board (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts)
• Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Tai Chi Session
• Cookery demonstration
• Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Local rowing boat/Kayak
• Fruits and local wine party
• Internet wifi on dining room
• Fishing equipment
• English speaking guide
• On board insurance and service charges