Azalea Cruise - Cat Ba Island
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Azalea Cruise - Cat Ba Island

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Prices: $373
Start: Daily from Hanoi, Vietnam
End: 04:00 PM - Hanoi, Vietnam
Additional info:
You should book Azalea Cruises at least 72 hours prior to your travel date

Azalea Cruises has strived to perfect our luxury line for fresh experiences in Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island, with an upgraded level of premium cruising services. Unique route, a sailing pioneer to discover Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island. Lan Ha Bay belongs to Cat Ba Island. Enjoy 3 days/2 nights cruise aboard Azalea Cruises to explore untouched places and beaches with emerald water. Come to discover, experience and unwind in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island.

Highlights:

  • Unique cruise route: Got Port, Cai Trap Canal, Da Chong Islet, Cua Van Area,
  • Swimming in Ba Trai Dao beach (Lan Ha Bay)
  • Visit Dark & Bright Cave
  • Experience: Cooking class, Squid fishing and Tai Chi exercice
  • Luxury facilities and large cabins on Azalea Cruises
  • No transfer boat for day 2; that means you enjoy all the time without leaving Azalea Cruises

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay
Day 2: Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi

You will get the special moments of a lifetime whilst cruising in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island. You sail far away from crowed Halong Bay with fellow tourists boats.

Day 1 : Hanoi – Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay (-/L/D)

09h10    You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Azalea Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.

12h15    Transfer by tender to the AZALEA CRUISE.Deluxe Cabin on Azalea Cruise

12h30    We welcome our guests onboard the AZALEA CRUISE and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

13h00    AZALEA CRUISE proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. Have International Buffet Lunch while passing via the islets of Con Vit area. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island - Thoi Quyt area - Coc Ngoi islet - through Gia Luan area where is belong to Cat Ba National Park

15h00    We progress to Trung Trang cave by our bus on Cat Ba island which is located in the middle of Cat Ba National Park with Kim Giao forest around the cave.

Trung Trang Valley is the largest valley on Cat Ba Island. The valley covers an area of approximately 300 hectares, has a depth of 10m to 30m and is around 15km in the middle of Cat Ba National Park. Trung Trang Cave measures 300m lengthwise through the mountains. The cave was carved by nature for more than 2000 years. The cave has many stalactites that take on various shapes that will awe and inspire visitors to use their imagination.

17h00    Azalea Cruise gets in the less populated area at Tra Bau where is located in Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming

17h45    Returning AZALEA CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour dealBalcony on Azalea Cruises Cat Ba Island

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

19h30    Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe Dinner Set Menu is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30    Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23h00    End of Day One program

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)

6h15    The day starts early onboard AZALEA CRUISE with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
The breakfast is served in the restaurant with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.

8h30    Transfer to Azalea Day Boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel.  Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost).
Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.

13h30    Visiting Lan Ha Bay, taking a free breeze at area with the path less visited. You will use your imagination to name any beautiful islands in Lan Ha Bay or get the interesting introduction of our professional tour guide on Azalea Day Boat
Diningroom on Azalea Cruises Cat Ba Island
15h00    Return to AZALEA CRUISE. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area.  Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal

19h30    Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting

21h30    Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)

23h00    End of Day Two program

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Hai Phong - Hanoi (B/B/-)

Sun deck on Azalea Cruises Cat Ba Island06h15 Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we serve the breakfast. Upon completing the breakfast continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where Ao Ech is situated.

7h45 You enjoy on your own to kayak at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay

9h30 Azalea Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out

10h00 Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch

10h30 Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crews team and have great fun with us!

11h35 We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.
We bid farewell at Got ferry, this is the end of the program.

14h00 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip

Prices: NET in United States Dollars (US$) per cabin:

Cabin typeSingleDouble
Deluxe Cabin with Balcony635745
Premium Deluxe Cabin With Balcony750860


Please contact our Tour Managers at info@cosmostravelvietnam.com to book your incredible journey on Azalea Cruises today.

Including:

  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, fresh flower and fresh fruits basket, two bottle of mineral water in each cabin
  • English speaking tour guide on boat
  • Luxury Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
  • All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries, (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 light breakfasts)
  • Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Bamboo boat,
  • Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Luxury cabin with A/C

Excluding:

  • Airfares of all kinds
  • Vietnam visa arrangements
  • Round trip transfer Hanoi – Haiphong - Hanoi (Seat-in- coach)
  • Hotel in Hanoi
  • Beauty Spa Services & Massage
  • Beverages, tips, gratuities
  • Other personal expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

Azalea Cruises is the newest boat in Cat Ba Island. You will get the special experiences which last forever. You will find that every single dollar values for you.



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Our clients Micheal & group came back very happy from their trip to Vietnam: all was perfect and they enjoyed the tour very much: thanks for your good organisation,

- Valerie ,CA, USA

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