5. TWO DAYS HALONG BAY DISCOVERY CRUISE
Price: US$209 /person
Day 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (L/D)
08:00: Start departure from Hanoi.
12:00: Arrive to Bhaya Cafe at Tuan Chau Island.
12:45: Cruise Manager welcome passengers with a short briefing while enjoying a refreshing cocktail.
13:00: Start the buffet lunch while the boat is cruising towards south east of Halong Bay passing by Chicken Rock and
Titov Island.
15:15: Transfer to centre of Vung Vieng floating village by tender boat. Start discovering the floating village while sitting on
rowing boats with local people.
16:30: Transfer to Vung Ha Beach for Kayaking & swimming if weather permits. (Please book Kayak & Spa in advance
at reception).
17:00: Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free".
17:30: Cooking demonstration of traditional Vietnamese food on the sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow).
19:00: Set Menu will be served.
21:00: Free time for watching movies in the restaurant; Squid fishing at the reception area or 30% discount for all
kinds of drinks.
Day 2: HA LONG BAY - HANOI (B)
06:15: Start early for Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.
07:00: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
07:45: Discover Surprise Cave, one of the biggest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
09:00: Back to boat for check-out, put baggage out to the corridor, settle the bill at receptions.
09:30: Buffet brunch will be served in the restaurant while the boat is cruising back to harbor.
10:30: Disembark to Tuan Chau Marina. Leave for Hanoi.
15:00: Return to Hanoi. End of service.
Take a short and insightful trip to one of the most
visited sites in Vietnam with our Ha Long Bay cruise
tours. Revel in the tranquility of the natural seascape
dotted with around 3,000 islands and rocky outcrops.
Our two day/one night cruise is ideal for those who
want to experience the World Heritage-listed Ha Long
Bay within a limited time frame.
Included:
* Two day cruise in Ha Long Bay onboard Bhaya Classic
* Transfer Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi by shuttle bus
* One night accommodation in your chosen cabin type
* Buffet lunch; Set-menu dinner; Buffet brunch
* Visit to Sung Sot Cave
* Visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat
* Onboard insurance, tax and service charges
Complimentary:
* Kayaking based on availability
* Cooking demonstration on sundeck
* Tea and coffee are available
* 1 bottle of water per person in cabin
Excluded:
* All airfares, hotels and visa arrangements
* Beverages, spa and personal expenses
* All services not clearly mentioned in the Included items
6. THREE DAYS HALONG BAY ADVENTURE CRUISES *
Price: US$389/person
Included:
* Three day cruise in Ha Long Bay onboard Bhaya Classic
* Transfer Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi by shuttle bus
* Two nights accommodation in luxury air-conditioned
en-suite cabin
* 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfats
* Visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat
* Visit to Sung Sot cave
* Onboard insurance, tax and service charges
Complimentary:
* Kayaking based on availability
* Cooking demonstration on sundeck
* Cycling on Cat Ba Island
* Tea and coffee are available
* 2 bottles of water per person in cabin
Excluded:
* All airfares, hotels & visa arrangements
* Beverages, spa and personal expenses
* All services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list
Day 1: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (L/D)
08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi to start departure for Ha Long.
12:00: Arrive at Bhaya Cafe at Tuan Chau Island.
12:45: Cruise Manager welcome passengers with a short briefing while enjoying a refreshing cocktail
13:00: Start the buffet lunch during boat cruising toward south east of Halong Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Tiptop Island.
15:15: Transfer to Vung Vieng Village by tender boat; Start to discover the area while sitting on rowing boat with local people.
16:30: Enjoy kayaking around Vung Vieng area (Kayak can be booked in advance at reception).
17:30: Traditional food cooking demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow).
18:00: Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one, get one free".
19:00: Dinner will be served in restaurant.
21:00: Free time for watching movies in the restaurant,squid fishing at the reception or 30% discount for all kinds of drinks.
Day 2: HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - CAT BA ISLAND (B/L/D)
06:30: Start your day with Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck while complimentary tea and coffee are served.
07:15: Continental breakfast will be served in dining room.
09:00: Discover one of the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites: Surprise Cave.
10:45: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony.
12:00: Buffet lunch served while the boat cruises to the most beautiful lagoon in Halong Bay.
14:00: Arrive in Cat Ba Island then cycle to Viet Hai village and explore the tropical jungle with a local guide.
16:15: Swim or Kayak around Viet Hai area (Kayak can be booked in advance at reception).
17:00: Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one, get one free".
19:00: Dinner will be served in restaurant.
21:00: Free time for watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception or 30% discount for all kind of drinks.
Day 3: HA LONG BAY - HANOI (B)
06:15: Start your day with Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:00: Continental breakfast will be served in dining room.
07:45: Go to Soi Sim Island to relax on the beach and climb up to the top of the hill to get a magnificent panoramic view
of Halong Bay.
09:00: Back to the boat for check out, passengers’ bags must be put in the corridor. Settle the bill at reception.
09:30: Buffet brunch will be served in restaurant while boat cruising back to harbor.
10:30: Disembark to Tuan Chau Marina. Get on shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.
15:00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of service.
Unlike other cruise operators, passengers onboard
Bhaya Cruises have the privilege to stay on same boat
for 3 day 2 night cruise with Bhaya. This means that we
use one boat during the entire trip. Passengers do not
have to switch on other boat on the second day.
The three day voyage offers an in-depth experience of
the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Halong Bay and its
dramatic seascape, Cat Ba Island and the amazing
rainforest of its natural park, and the remote bays of Lan
Ha and Bai Tu Long will all be explored during the
voyage. The cruise is ideal for keen novice or
experienced kayakers, with swimming, cycling and
sightseeing for a complete relaxing discovery.
7. CRUISE ROUTE MAP
LAN HA BAY
HALONG CITY
CAT BA ISLAND
HALONG BAY BAI TU LONG BAY
NATIONAL PARK
Second day
of 3 day 2 night cruises
Sightseeing Points
Anchorage
Kayaking
Photo Spot
Biking
Swimming
TUAN CHAU PIER
Viet Hai Village
Viet Hai Pier
BAI TU LONG
GEOLOGICAL PARK
Surprise CAVE
Soi Sim Island
Dong Tien Lake Vung Vieng
Fishing Village
Vung Ha Beach
THE GULF OF TON KIN
First day
Last day
ROUTE MAP
19. THE AU CO ITINERARY - The experience of a lifetime in the Gulf of Tonkin *
Price: US$545/person
Inclusions:
* Welcome fruit, entrance fees and sightseeing fees
* Transfer Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi by shuttle bus
* Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
* 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners, 02 Breakfasts
* Cycling on Cat Ba Island
* Visit to Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat
* Visit of Sung Sot cave
Complimentary:
* Kayaking equipment
* Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges
* Tea and coffee are available
Exclusions:
* Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay
* Visa arrangements
* Beauty spa services
* Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
* All other services not clearly mentioned in the Inclusions list.
DAY 1: HALONG BAY AND LAN HA BAY (L/D)
08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi.
12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise centre.
12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the onboard team and receive the safety briefing.
13.00: Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards
the Vung Ha area.
15.30: Visit the Vung Ha Beach for swimming and water activities.
17.30: Take part in the cooking demonstration.
18.00: Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.15: Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for
our over night stop.
20.00: Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
DAY 2: CAT BA ISLAND AND BAI TU LONG BAY (B/L/D)
06:30: Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the breathtaking views of the bay while the ship begins
slowly cruising.
07.30: Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay.
09.00: Visit Vung Vieng by traditional bamboo boat.
11.15: Take a tour at the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room.
12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island.
13.45: Join a guided biking or hiking excursion through the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit The Au Co organic farm
in Viet Hai Village. Another option for visiting the island is to use the electric trolley service available.
16.30: Kayak & swiming the Viet Hai Lagoon.
17.00: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.15: Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.
20.30: End the day with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.
21.00: Join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving sessions.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY (B)
06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath - taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises
leisurely in Halong Bay.
07.00: Take your time over breakfast.
07.45: Visit the famous Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave.
09.00: Prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.45: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony then check - out.
10.45: Disembark in Tuan Chau and leave for Hanoi.
15.00: Return to Hanoi. End of service.
The Au Co is the first and only cruise operator in Halong
Bay offering continuous three-day cruise in a single trip
through the Gulf of Tonkin, covering the
world-renowned Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha
Bay & Cat Ba Island.
Experience the most stunning sceneries of all three
beautiful bays of The Gulf of Tonkin and the amazing
island of Cat Ba on board The Au Co. Enjoy a biking
promenade in the rainforest of the National Park on Cat
Ba Island, follow our guide for a kayaking excursion in
the hidden lagoons of Lan Ha Bay or visit a peaceful
floating village in Bai Tu Long Bay on a traditional rowing
boat. While aboard, discover The Au Co’s signature 5
elements cuisine, re-energize with Tai Chi, unwind on
the sundeck or just pamper yourself in the Jacuzzi or
with a Vietnamese massage.
20. HALONG BAY BAI TU LONG BAY
Surprise CAVE
LAN HA BAY
TUAN CHAU PIER
BAI TU LONG
GEOLOGICAL PARK
Gia Luan Port
CAT BA ISLAND
NATIONAL PARK
Viet Hai Village
Viet Hai Pier
Dark & Bright Cave
Soi Sim Island
Dong Tien Lake
Titov Island
Vung Vieng
Fishing Village
Vung Ha Beach
THE GULF OF TON KIN
Thien Cung Grotto
CRUISE ROUTE MAP
Sightseeing Points
Anchorage
Kayaking
Photo Spot
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
Biking
Swimming
* The mentioned itinerary is subject to change
without prior notice due to weather conditions.