Package Tirant Hotel and Indochina Sails 4 days 3 nights

You will be transferred to Tirant Hotel by our shuttle bus or private car from the airport. Check in your rooms at the hotel, then taking a shower and a short rest. The first day will become more interesting if you take a short time visit in the capital city. Slowly walking around the Old Quarter and sample special street foods like Kebab Rice Noodle, Stuffed Pancake, Steamed Sticky Rice, Pork Roll and stop at a coffee shop to enjoy a cup of milk coffee or beer is an unforgettable experience. Overnight at the hotel to prepare for the 2 day tour going to Halong bay.

07.45 -08.00 Shuttle bus pick up at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Starting the 3.5 hours of land driving

12.15 Arrive Tuan Chau Port and embark the Indochina Sails cruise for check in and briefing procedure.

13.15 – 14.00 Have lunch

Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance.

Drink vouchers are given out from 15.00 to 18.00.

14.00 – 16.00 Cruise through Halong Bay, passing the most peaceful and quiet areas such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Finger Islet

16.00 Arrive at Surprise Cave – one of the most spectacular and largest caves of Halong Bay. The mouth of the cave is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps.

17.30 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to anchor overnight.

18.30 – 19.00 Cooking demonstration.

19.30 Have dinner

20.45 Evening activities and board games like cards or parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew.

21.00 -23.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded).

23.00 Overnight on the cruise.

06.30 -06.45 Start the new day with Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck (lasting for about 30 minutes) while enjoy coffee, tea and breakfast pastries.

07.15 Guests who choose kayaking through Luon Cave area are ready from 07.15 am at receptionist desk in the first floor. The kayaking fee is $10.00 per person (unless pre-booked).

07.45 – 09.00 Guests who don’t want to kayak will be transfer to the Titov Island. Spending about one hour on the island, allowing time to climb to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Halong bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up).

After the climb, there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.

09.00 Return to the boat, guests will have 30 minutes to be clean and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).

09.30 Enjoy a full brunch in the dining room. Bills are settled after breakfast.

Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room as we approach the pier.

11.00  Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour and return to Hanoi.

15.45 Arrive at the hotel in the Old Quarter.