Discover Halong Bay in 4.5 hours
07:30 - 08:00: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then transfer to Halong Bay
(book transfer in next step).
11:00 - 15:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and L’Azalee Reception Lounge for a short introduction, registration and welcome drink. Embark to your private cruise. You will receive safety briefing and meet your crew for the day. The cruise sets sail to Halong Bay and you can enjoy the tranquil, peaceful and calm water.
Arrive at
Dao Tung Lam Bay, drop anchor and relax for 45 minutes while lunch is served. After lunch, continue cruising further into the bay, you will pass by several icons of Halong Bay such as Thumb Island, Cock Fighting Island, Incense Island which can be seen on the 200,000 dong note, Ba Hang Floating village and finally Dog Island.
Arrive at
Thien Cung cave and have a guided walk through this intimate and colorful cave. Arrive back to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark to transfer to the L’Azalee Cruises Reception Lounge.
16:00: Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services.
Discover Halong Bay in 6.5 hours
07:30 - 08:00: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then transfer to Halong Bay
(book transfer in next step).
11:00 - 17:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and L’Azalee Reception Lounge for a short introduction, registration and welcome drink. Embark to your private cruise. You will receive safety briefing and meet your crew for the day. The cruise sets sail to Halong Bay and you can enjoy the tranquil, peaceful and calm water.
Lunch is served while the cruise setting sail further to the south for your first sightseeing location of
Sung Sot Cave, disembark and take a guided tour through this large and popular cave of Halong Bay. Return to the boat by 14:20 and you can choose to visit one of these three nearby sightseeing destinations:
Option 1: Luon Cave: you can transfer to a local sampan and paddle through the opening in the side of the rock formation to discover an idyllic enclosed water lake area. There could be a chance to catch a glimpse of some of the small number of local residing Rhesus monkeys on the slopes of inside this island formation.
Option 2: Titop Island: you can take an adventurous and steep walking climb to the high peak of this island where a local Perogda is located. Alternatively you may reach the middle height of this island formation. At either vantage point you will get a birds eye view down over the bay area here and have the opportunity to take some memorable and fantastic panoramic photos. Otherwise you may also wish to take a swim in the bay in the dedicated swimming area netted off for safety from the beach.
Option 3: Soi Sim Island: you can take a leisure and relaxing walk climbing up this smaller island but also having the opportunity to take some memorable and fantastic panoramic photos. You also can swim in the cool beach of the island.
After the excursion, get back to the cruise to sail back to Tuan Chau Marina. Arrive to the port and disembark to transfer to the L’Azalee Cruises Reception Lounge.
18:00: Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services.
