Bhaya cruise
Visitor: Ms. Ruth Harkett & family - From: New Zealand
Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Price (at departed time): USD 1,207.00 (Grand total)
Route: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI
Description:
- Discover the breathtaking scenery of Vietnam’s premier destination aboard a cruise vessel which exudes charm and luxury!
- Bhaya Cruise Charm & Luxury’ is the concept of Bhaya, the newest luxury cruise in Halong Bay. Built as a traditional wooden junk with modern contemporary Vietnamese design, Bhaya will provide deluxe amenities and pampering services whilst cruising through magnificent landscapes. 20 spacious cabins and suites with own bathrooms, large sun deck, elegant dining room, lounge bar, beauty spa, massage kayaking and entertainment as well as our well-trained, friendly and enthusiastic management and staff will make cruising with Bhaya a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 (30 NOV 2011 – WEDNESDAY): HANOI – HALONG BAY (-/L/D)
- 08.30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi– Cinnamon hotel (No. 26 Au Trieu, Hoan Kiem) and transfer to Halong City.
- 12.00 – 12.30: Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.
- 13.00 – 15.30: Savour a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village
- 15.30 – 17.00: Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
- Kayak into the village or swim near the boat
- Optional onboard activities: sunbathing, traditional massage (surcharged) etc.
- Trip by tender boat to an isolated pristine beach for swimming etc…
- Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkelling, etc. Depart toHalongBay
- 17.00: Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.
- 19.30: Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
- 21.00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program
- Accommodation onboard Bhaya cruise, Deluxe cabin
- Meals included: Buffet lunch onboard – Dinner onboard
DAY 2 (01 DEC 2011 – THURSDAY): HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
- 06.15 Start you day with a Tai Chi session on Sundeck
- 07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise the Bay. Early breakfast in the Dining Room
- 08.30 Transfer to Bhaya Spirit for Lan Ha Bay excursion
- 10.00 Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkelling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water
- 12.00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard
- 13.30 Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.
- Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon.
- Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karsts mountain (time permitting).
- 16.00 Return to Bhaya Classic.
- 17.00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.
- 19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner on board.
- 21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program
- Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic
- Accommodation onboard Bhaya cruise, Deluxe cabin
- Meals included: Breakfast onboard – Lunch onboard – Dinner onboard
DAY 3 (02 DEC 2011 – FRIDAY): HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/-/-)
- 06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
- 07.00: Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
- 08.30: Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
- 09.30: Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbour.
- 11.00: Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City.
- Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Meals included: Buffet breakfast onboard
INCLUSIONS
- Welcome cocktail
- Entrance fees and sightseeing
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
- 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 01 breakfast & 01 brunch
- Kayaking
- Insurance on board
- Taxes and service charges
- Round trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi in private car (quoted separately)
EXCLUSIONS
- Beauty/spa service on board
- Beverages, tips and personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- All other services not clearly mentioned
