Athena Cruise 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D)

7:30 Pick you up at hotel in Hanoi Center, Hoan Kiem district, 12:00 Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on cruise for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Athena Cruise heads to Halong Bay Visiting Dark and Bright Cave by rowing boat or kayaking. Swimming at our exclusive platform in Dark and Bright Cave area. Traditional Vietnamese cooking and fruit carving demonstration on sundeck ( in restaurant in case of inclement weather) while the boat cruises to overnight anchorage area. Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free". The boat cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage in Ho Dong Tien area. Sumptous set menu dinner will be served in the restaurant. Overnight aboard Athena Cruise

Day 2: Halong Bay (B,L)

6:30 Start off your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, with complimentary tea and coffee. Enjoy breakfast while the boat cruises further through the beauty of Ha Long. Discover Surprise Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong with amazing stalactites and stalagmites . Return to the boat to relax on board. Enjoy lunch while it heads towards Ha Long Bay. Visit Virgin Grotto by kayaking. 17:00 Head back to the boat to relax on board. Bar opens for Happy Hour with buy one get one free on drinks. Traditional Vietnamese cooking and fruit carving demonstrations on the sundeck (in the restaurant if the weather is not suitable) while Bhaya cruises to overnight anchorage area. Dinner is served in the restaurant at 19:00. Free time or squid fishing at reception, or relaxing at the bar.Sleep on Athena Cruise Halong

Day 3: Halong Bay - Ha Noi (B,L)

06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. Then Explore Surprise Cave - one of the biggest caves in Halong with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites , Back to the boat for check-out. Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat heads to harbour, Disembark at Tuan Chau port around 11:30. Shuttle bus take you to Hanoi Center. Tour finish around 16:30

Athena Cruise 3 days 2 nights Included:

Round trip Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi. Pick up and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem district only
Welcome drink
Accommodation on board: Air-conditioned Cabin, equipped cold/hot shower and mini bar.
Private bathroom in each cabin
01 bottled water/person/day
Tai Chi lesson
Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Entrance fees.
Kayaking
Insurance on junk
English speaking guide on boat

Athena Cruise 3 days 2 nights Excluded:

Private car
Drinks.
Travel insurance.
Tips and other personal services.
Children policy:

Free of charge for children under 2 years sharing bed with parents.
Surcharge 75% rate of adult for children (3-8 years) sharing bed with parents.
Over 9 years is adults rate.
NOTE: All rates are in US$ per person.

Compulsory Gala dinner for 25 Dec and 30 Dec: 60usd/pax (chargeable)
The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Special request (diet or vegetarian, ...) should be sent before your departure date

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