Cruise Halong Bay with the Oriental Sail

2-day program

Inspired by traditional Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features Vietnamese charm combined with modern facilities and high quality service. The junk boat offers rattan & wooden furnishings, cozy cabins & restaurant, wide windows for stunning panoramic views of Halong Bay, and relaxing spacious top deck allowing endless joy & leisure.
 Explore Halong Bay on Oriental Sails – one cruise vessel featuring 18 deluxe cabins and one featuring 8 deluxe cabins furnished in classic Vietnamese style. This 2-day cruise into the legendary Halong Bay and a part of Bai Tu Long Bay includes various activities that will indeed provide a truly unique experience. It’s all terrific!
See update price at https://www.tuanlinhtravel.com/Vietnam/tourdetail/1528/Halong-Bay-Cruises---Price-list-2018.htm 
 Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay (L, D)
 - 08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
 - 12:30 – 13:00: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
 - 13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay.
 - 15:30 – 16:30: Fishing village visiting.
 Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
 - 16:30 – 17:30: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.
 - 17:30-19:00: Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with Oriental Sails Chef
 - 19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area
 Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
 - 06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
 - 07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
 - 09:00 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
 - 09:30 – 10:00: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
 - 10:00 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
 - 12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

3-day program

Inspired by traditional Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features Vietnamese charm combined with modern facilities and high quality service. The junk boat offers rattan & wooden furnishings, cozy cabins & restaurant, wide windows for stunning panoramic views of Halong Bay, and relaxing spacious top deck allowing endless joy & leisure.
 Explore Halong Bay on Oriental Sails – one cruise vessel featuring 18 deluxe cabins and one featuring 8 deluxe cabins furnished in classic Vietnamese style. This 2-day cruise into the legendary Halong Bay and a part of Bai Tu Long Bay includes various activities that will indeed provide a truly unique experience. It’s all terrific!
See update price at https://www.tuanlinhtravel.com/Vietnam/tourdetail/1528/Halong-Bay-Cruises---Price-list-2018.htm 
 Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay (L, D)
 - 08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
 - 12:30 – 13:00: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
 - 13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay.
 - 15:30 – 16:30: You are free to choose one of the below options:
 Fishing village visit: Those are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes) around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent settings for some good photos.
 - 16:30 – 17:30: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.
 - 17:30 – 19:00: Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with Oriental Sails Chef
 - 19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area
 Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay (B, L, D)
 - 06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Enjoy a cup of coffee or refresh yourselves in Bai Tu Long majestic Bay.
 - 07:00 – 08:00: Have breakfast in the restaurant.
 - 08:15 – 09:30: Discover the bay by one-day itinerary on our professional day boat.
 - 9:30 – 12:00: Visit Thay Cave, coral reef reservation area, free swimming and jumping from the cruise to emerald water of the Bay.
 - 12:00 – 13:30: Have lunch on our day boat, relax for couples of minutes.
 - 13:30 – 15:30: Follow the itinerary, Vung Ha Lagoon is chosen to be next destination. You are free to visit a water cave, relax or swim on a beach, do kayaking.
 - 15:30 – 17:30: Transfer back to Oriental Sails Cruise. Have dinner and night activities on board.
 Over second night on board at Cong Do area.
 Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
 - 06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
 - 07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave
 - 09:00 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
 - 09:30 – 10:00: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
 - 10:00 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
 Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00.
 - 12:00 – 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Services

Price included:
 - Shuttle bus round trip Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
 - Waiting room at Hon Gai Tourist Wharf
 - Meals as mentioned
 - Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis)
 - English speaking tour guide
 - Tai Chi exercise
 - Internet on boat (Table computer with 3G connection)
 - Entrance fees
 - Bamboo boat, kayak
 - Welcome drink, fresh fruit
 - Complimentary: a bottle water/ person in bus and in room
 - Vietnam visa arrangement (not include visa stamping fee)
 Price excluded:
 - Additional drinks
 - Tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
 - All other services not clearly mentioned above
 Child policy:
 - Children from 01 to 05 years old are FOC, sharing room with parent(s).
 - Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parent(s).
 - Ages of children are counted based on year of birth.