09h00: Depart from Hanoi Old Quarter to the highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, where we arrive at about 11h30. Guests can enjoy special tea at Orchid Cruise's lounge by a warm welcome.
12h00: Switch to package cruise Orchid Cruise Halong.
12h15: Check in, have welcome drink, receive brief instructions and safety instructions of crew and cruise manager.
12h40: Boat trip to Ha Long Bay, you have lunch before continuing our journey through Con Dao and Gia Luan islands. These amazing limestone formations emerge from the sea in an impressive way. This area is affected because there are not many tourist boats using Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt - Cu Lao Cuc Ngoi - Cua Van to Ba Trieu area.
14h15: We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.
Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. It has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.
17h00: The Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming
17h45: Returning Cruise, watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class to make of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
19h30: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our staff.
21h30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Meals: Lunch/Dinner