DAY 1: HA NOI
– HA LONG – LAN HA BAY
Around 08:30 Limousine will pick up guests from hotel in Hanoi Old
Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (applicable for guests who booked transportation
service). Our driver will take a 10-15 minute break by
a station for guests to rest on the way.
11:30 Arrive at Scarlet Pearl Cruise's Lounge in Halong
International Cruise Port to check-in. Guests will be offered “welcome drink”
and listen to instructions before boarding.
12:00 Guests will start boarding.
13:00 A splendid lunch is served at Tahiti Restaurant while the
cruise travelling across primitive Lan Hạ Bay.
The bay has hundreds of islands and islets, making it a wonderful background
for guests to look at while dining.
15:00 Arrive at Sáng Cave by kayaking or
rowing boat as the path towards the cave is 70m long of water. On the way,
guests will be amazed by sparkling karst arcs through sunlight. Afterwards,
guests are invited to enter Ếch Lagoon, an
extremely serene and emerald spot to kayak and swim. It’ll be a wonderful
chance to immerse in one of the most remote parts of Lan Hạ
Bay. The shape of this lagoon looks like a giant frog resting, hence it
explains the name “Ao Ếch”
in Vietnamese.
17:00 Return to the cruise to relax and admire the sunset on the
sundeck.
17:30 Watching sunset over Lan Hạy
Bay is one of the moments that shouldn’t be missed out. During this time, there
will be either a Sunset Party in Sky Bar or a cooking class hosted by our Chef
(depending on the season).
From 17:30-18:30, it is Happy Hour meaning Buy One Get One Free -
this promotion is applied on our limited drinks menu. Guests can also choose to
watch the sunset by catamaran while sipping fresh cocktails (this is
surcharged).
19:00 Fine-dining dinner will be started along with fun and
interactive cultural exchange between all the guests and our Vietnamese host.
DAY 2: BA
TRATI DAO BEACH (THREE PEACH BEACH) / VIET HAI VILLAGE
06:30 Begin a new day with a Tai Chi session while welcoming
magnificent sunrise. (Guests can also choose to take photos and enjoy the scene
if they prefer so.) A light breakfast is served from
06:45-07:30 in the refreshing and
peaceful beauty of the Bay.
09:00 Tour around Ba Trái Đào Beach, one of the most gorgeous beaches in Lan Hạ Bay. Then, guests will visit Việt Hải
Village on Cát Bà Island
and hop on bicycle rides (or electric cars). On this island, guests will have
the chance to go through a rainforest tunnel and sightseeing its gorgeous
scenery. Meet and greet the locals living their life, check out their houses
and school. A small village of only 80 households nestled in the midst of
forests and covered by high mountain range of Cát Bà National Park, Việt Hải locals practise a self-sufficient lifestyle by farming, fishing
and breeding. (*Please note that a visit to Việt Hải Village might
be cancelled due to bad weather.)
12:00 Taste a fresh lunch on the luxury catamaran, in which guests
will have the chance to go fishing and swimming in the remote areas with the
most breathtaking views. This exquisite picnic might be the highlight of the
day.
14:30 Return to Scarlet Pearl Cruise. Guests can then restore with
a true expert massage from Akoya Spa. .
19:00 A brand new fine-dining dinner will be served.
DAY 3: ENJOY
- HANOI
06:30 Enjoy the last peaceful moments onboard.
09:00 Get ready to check out.
09:30 Guests will be served with succulent buffet brunch in Tahiti
Restaurant before disembarking.
11:00-11:30 The cruise is now back at the Port..
END OF THE
TRIP, SEE YOU AGAIN!!!