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Swan Cruise

Hanoi-Halong bay-Bai Tu Long bay-Hanoi

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Highlights
  • Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, the less visited part of Halong Bay
  • Traditional wooden boats for small group, unique experience
  • Cozy cabin with large windows and en-suite bathroom
  • Go kayaking to explore limestone islands on watery landscape
  • Visit floating village, a glimpse of local life
  • Explore a cave for panoramic view of the bay
  • Authentic Vietnamese cuisines
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Dear value customers !Warmest greeting from Swan Cruise Team.We would like to send sincere thanks to all of you spending your time to read about Swan Cruise.Swan Cruise Company was set up in the beginning of 2015 till now we have successfully brought approximately 40.000 guests to majestic Bai Tu Long bay over 3 years. Now Swan Cruises have get more than 3000 excellent reviews which tells about wonderful experiences in Bai Tu Long bay with Swan Cruises on Tripadvisor. At the same time we learned that environment of cruising business in Ha Long bay, Bai Tu Long bay are very competitive and highly demanding, that is obviously true but we are confident to hold steady steering wheel for hospitable...


 

Day 1: Halong Port– Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do– Cap La island (L, D)

07.45 – 8:30: Our luxury limousine or shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

12.30: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

DAY2: Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son cave – Halong Port (B, L)

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day.

08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port

12.30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

*Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level, and operating conditions without prior notice.

 

Price of the trip:
1: Low season: 135$US
From May to September:

 

Price of the trip:
2: High season: 149$US
From Octorber to April:

 

 

Included:
  • English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on board.
  • Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
  • Luxury Cruise through Halong bay.
  • All meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Sunset party
  • Kayaking
  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
  • 2 bottles of mineral water in the cabin
  • Service charge, Insurance on board.

Excluded:

  • Shuttle bus/ Luxury Limousine Transportation round trip.
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24th Dec and 31st Dec: 30 USD/person.
  • Visa Arrangements
  • Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions.

 

Day 1: Halong Port  – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La (L, D)

07.45 – 8:30: Our luxury limousine or shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

12.30: Arrive in our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
Day 2: Vung Vieng village – Cong Dam – Cong Do (B, L, D)​​​​

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day.

09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. In there, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.

12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime

14.00: Spend more time for kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before back to the anchor point.

16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy sunset party afterwards

19.00: Dinner will be served.

20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

Day 3: Thien Canh Son cave – Halong Port (B, L)​​​​​

06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.

07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food.

08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Our tour guide will provide some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature.

09.00: Back to the boat to pack and check out of your cabin. Prepare to join in our traditional cooking demonstration.

10.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

12.00: Disembark at Ha Long international cruise port

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

*Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.
Price of the trip:
1: Low season: 245$US
From May to September:
 
CHILDREN‘PRICE POLICY:
• Children: 0 - 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents - 2 Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parrent
• Children: 6 – 10 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
• Children 11 years old: 100% Aldult

Included:

  • Round trip: Hanoi- Halong- Hanoi 
  • English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on boat
  • Entrance and Sightseeing fees
  • Cruise through Halong bay
  • All meals on board (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Sunset party
  • Tai Chi every morning
  • Kayaking
  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
  • 2 bottles of mineral water in the cabin
  • Daily fresh fruit in the cabin
  • Service charge, Insurance on board
Price of the trip:
2: High season: 249$US
From Octorber to April:
 
CHILDREN‘PRICE POLICY:
• Children: 0 - 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents - 2 Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parrent
• Children: 6 – 10 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
• Children 11 years old: 100% Aldult
Excluded:
  • Personal expenses.
  • Extra drinks.
  • Bank charge (for payment by credit card).
  • Spa and Massage Services.
 

1. Schedule and activities:

  • The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
  • Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
  • All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

 


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2. Menu and meals: 

  • The trip will full meals on board.
  • The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
  • The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
  • Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
  • Cash.
  • Camera.
  • Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.