FREE KAYAKING

PRIVATE BALCONY WITH SEA VIEW

HIGHLIGHT

Heritage Cruises is Vietnam’s first boutique cruise line on the Red River and the Gulf of Tonkin. At Heritage Cruises, you will encounter a high level of luxury and relaxation. All cabins are bright, spacious, and inviting; equipped with an en-suite bathroom, panoramic windows, a sitting area, and expansive ocean views from an oversized terrace with a day bed. On the Halong itinerary of 3 days & 2 nights, the cruises will start at Halong and sail to Lan Ha Bay with the best places for kayaking, biking, and discovery. Many exciting onboard activities are included in the program to make you have the most joyful experience in Halong Bay.

Delta Suite:

‣ 6 Cabins

‣ 33 m2

‣ First Floor

‣ Private Balcony with 2 Day Beds

‣ 1 Double or 2 Twin beds

Ocean Suite:

‣ 10 Cabins

‣ 33 m2

‣ A Superior View, on the Second Floor

‣ Private Balcony with a Day Bed

‣ 1 Double or 2 Twin beds

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY IN CAT BA ARCHIPELAGO

8:00 - 8:30 |Hotel pick-up for the trip on the new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong City (served upon request, please book in advance).

12:00 | Arrival at Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina. You are welcomed with refreshments before boarding the cruise.

12:30 | Get on the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink. The cruise staff will give you a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’indochine Restaurant.

12:40 | Heritage Cruises sails from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. During cruising, you can contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route.

15:30 | Upon the weather, the cruise will take you to the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches) or Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17:30 | Get back to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard on the sundeck, or relax in your suite. It’s time to chill with a cocktail in hand and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. These gorgeous sunset moments should not be missed.

18:30 | Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class.

19:30 | A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.

21:30 | Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing.

The bars are open until late. Overnight on board.

DAY TWO: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY HIDEAWAY

06:15 | Perhaps you wanna be an early bird to catch the sunrise over Halong Bay, just remember to get up before 5 am. You will start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck. Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries after that.

8:30 | The cruise drops anchor near Viet Hai village. Transfer to a speedboat to visit the village and take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.

Heritage Cruises Halong 3 days 2 nights

13:30 | The cruise heads to Cat Ba Archipelago, cruises through Cai Beo floating village, and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.

15:30 | Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky gradually changes color to red.

17:30 | Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class and join the class to try a hand.

19:30 | Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant.

Heritage Cruises Halong 3 days 2 nights

21:30 | Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck or try squid fishing. The bars are open late. You stay overnight onboard.

DAY THREE: HALONG BAY – HANOI

06:15 | Get up early to catch the sunrise over the bay. Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck. Let’s wake up your body while enjoying the refreshing morning atmosphere of the bay.

Heritage Cruises Halong 3 days 2 nights

06:45 | Have a light breakfast on board.

07:15 | Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave. The local guide will rơ the boat and take you to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature.

9:00 - 9:30 | Return to the boat for checkout.

10:00 | Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland

11:00 | Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey.

12:10 | While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge.

If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Notes:

Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities.
Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.

What to bring:

Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
Comfortable clothing and swimwear (warm clothes in winter)
Camera, valid passport
Sports shoes for climbing, trekking, and walking
Personal medical supplies

INCLUSIONS

Welcome drink
Speedboat transfer
Fresh seasonal fruit, snacks, and nuts, water bottle, tea & coffee in rooms
All meals included
Music, bars, and art gallery
Cookery and tea/cocktail demonstrations
Vovinam session, games, gym, swimming pool, library
Outdoor Lounge, Song Hong Lounge, Pool Bar, Le Tonkin Restaurant & Bar, L’indochine Restaurant & Bar
Beach activities such as swimming, kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
All cabins with bathtubs & showers, private balconies with full ocean views
English-speaking experienced manager and cruise director on board
Free WiFi
All sightseeing tickets
Service charges and government tax

EXCLUSIONS

Transfer service to harbor
Personal expenses
Massage Service
Visa arrangements
Heritage Cruises can assist in providing visa services for guests (rate available on request)
Tips and surcharges
Fuel surcharge (if any)
Beverages and services not mentioned in the inclusions list or in the program

CHILDREN POLICY

FOC for 01 child under 5 years of age sharing bed with parents. The surcharge for the second child under 5 years old is 940,000VND
The surcharge for 01 child from 5-7 years of age sharing a bed with parents is 50% of an adult per night; 01 child from 8-11 years of age is 70% of an adult per night.
Maximum 02 children from 5-11 years of age sharing the room with adults. 12 years of age and above are considered adults.
An extra adult surcharge is 90% of an adult per night.