Orchid Premium – 2 Days 1 Night

Orchid Premium brings a unique beauty with Indochine-style architecture, sophisticatedly combining the nostalgia of Asian traditions and the romance and elegance of French architecture. Designed with only 5 extremely spacious suites with balconies and private baths overlooking the Gulf, Orchid Premium, with 24/7 private butler service, is surely the ultimate choice to enjoy your stay to the fullest.

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY

08:30 Luxury van picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures at waiting lounge.
12:15 Transfer to Orchid Cruises by a tender boat. Welcome aboard, we’ll have some welcome drinks and gather at the restaurant for a cruise briefing and some safety instructions.
13:00 Passengers will be taking lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
15:00 We will head to to Dark Cave and Bright Cave, the ideal place for you to feel close up from inside Ha Long Bay by bamboo boat or kayak.
17:00 Orchid Cruises enter an open, sparsely populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay. Please enjoy a nice swim in the green emerald water here.
18:00 Being back onboard you may join a cooking demonstration, enjoy the Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset
Option: Massage service available. Please book with our Cruise Manager directly.
19:15 Savor a deluxe dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.
21:00 It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay, our bar on sundeck and in the restaurant welcome you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, we also have chess and cards for you.
23:00 Overnight on board.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI

06:30 It is a perfect time to refresh and indulge yourself in the peaceful beauty of the bay with a tai chi session on the sundeck. If you want to hunt for dawn, get up from 5:30 to 6:00 depending on the season, and consult our sailors.
07:00 We will have breakfast at the restaurant while continuing the cruise.
07:45 Kayaking activities in the Ao Ech area are held to discover the hidden charm of Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay.
08:30 Orchid Cruises welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10:00 Enjoy a delightful brunch at our restaurant while cruising back.
11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, say best wishes, and end your cruise with us.
14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Inclusions:

• Luxury room and facilities as ordered.
• All onboard meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Kayaking, cooking demontration, Tai chi session, bamboo boating, beach (if the weather permits), movies, squid fishing, music entertainment.
• English speaking tour guide and onboard service fee.
• Welcoming drink, two bottles of water in cabin.
• Onboard insurance, sightseeing fees and value added tax.

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