Athena Cruise 3D2N

TOUR INFORMATION
The information below on your itinerary and details are intended to assist you as you consider your travel options for Vietnam with Vietnam 24h Tour . In addition to the detailed itinerary each tour has been supported with some useful information to provide you with an overview of your accommodation & meals, all things as money, passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, clothing, personal equipment and much more to help you with your travel preparations.

DAY 1 : HA NOI- BAI TU LONG BAY-KAYKING-VUNG VIENG FISHING  VILLAGE ( L, D)

07.30-08.00
- Our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotels
10.30
- Stopover in Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products
12.30
- Arrive in Hon Gai pier
12: 45
- We will welcome you with a drink as you board the Athena Cruise.  Our Cruise Manager will give you a briefing and safety instruction as well as review the itinerary for the day before you check in.
13: 00
- Start the buffet lunch while the boat is cruising towards North East of Ha Long Bay .
15.30-17.30
- If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel can use our sauna for no extra cost, or chose to relax on our sundeck or in your cabin.
15:45
- Kayaking  at Vung Vieng fishing village
17:30      
- Happy hour- buy one get one free  in our bar will be started from 17:30 to 18:45
17:45
- On our Sundeck you can participate and compete in our chef Cooking Demonstration with traditional Vietnamese food: Deep Fried Spring Roll and the decorative technique of creating flower carvings from fresh fruit or vegetables.
19:15
- A set menu multi-course Dinner will be served.
21:00
- Free time on the boat.  Enjoy squid fishing from the first deck of the boat, enjoy the Sundeck and drink service or you can return to your room.
Over night in Cong Do area

DAY 2 : CONG DAM AREA  ( B, L, D)

06:15
- We have a Tai Chi demonstration on the Sundeck; tea and coffee are available at this time.
06:45
- Breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
08:45
- Transfer to another boat to travel to Cong Dam Area, known for its crystal clear sandy beaches.  Here you can enjoy swimming and relaxing on the excluded beach.  Kayaking is also available.
12:00
- Having lunch on boat and relaxing 
- After lunch is served we will take some time to relax near the stunning beach.
15:30-17.30
- We will travel back to the Athena Cruise and you will have some free time.  You can use our sauna at this time with no extra cost.
17:30      
- Happy hour in our bar will start from 17:30 to 18:45.
17:45
- On our Sundeck you can participate and compete in our chef Cooking Demonstration with traditional Vietnamese food: Deep Fried Spring Roll, and flower carving.
19:15
- A set menu multi-course Dinner will be served.
21:00
- Free time on the boat.  Enjoy squid fishing from the first deck of the boat, enjoy the Sundeck and drink service or you can return to your room.

DAY 3 : BAI TU LONG BAY-THIEN CANH SON CAVE- HA NOI  ( B, L)

06:15
- We have a Tai Chi demonstration on the Sundeck; tea and coffee are available at this time.
06:45
- Breakfast will be served in the restaurant.
07:20
- Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Ha Long Bay.  Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.  
Note: there are about 400 steps to get up to the cave.
09.00
- Check out is from 09.00 to 09:30.  At this time you can put your luggage on the first deck for us to transfer to our tender and settle your bill with reception.
09:15
- Brunch will be served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
10:30              
- Disembark to Hon Gai Pier.

16:00 – 16:30: Drop off back to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter with person having transfer. 

INCLUSIONS

- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
- Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Tai Chi
- Cookery demonstration
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Local rowing boat
- Shuttle bus (from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return)
- Fruits and local wine party
- Internet wifi on dining room
- Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
- On board insurance and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

- Beverages
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above

PICK UP / DROP OFF 

You will see that the pick up and drop off time are well noted in the cruise itinerary. Generally speaking, almost al cruise trip will start at noontime, thus if you are leaving from Hanoi, you will need to depart between 7:45AM and 8:30AM to meet the cruise schedule. Standard included is a seat on the shuttle bus provided by the cruise service. There are 2 ways to be picked up for your departure, we always pick you up as confirmed by email.

HOTEL / STAY: 
- Pick up zone only from Hanoi Old Quarter
- From hotel or stay
- Please wait at the lobby 

* Client will be responsible to confirm their stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, if not confirmed your stay for pick-up you will be required to come to our meeting point at 7:30AM, we always reconfirm your pick up details departing time by email

MEETING POINT:
- From "Vietnam's 24h Tour" office
- Address Hanoi Old Quarter at 3rd Floor No. 23 Hang Voi street. 
Important:
Not being on time or being present is seeing as non-shown up!

The cruise trip will return to the harbor by 11 AM or 12 PM on the last day of the trip and you can expect to reach your hotel in Hanoi or our office between 4:00 and 4:30PM. 

Keep in mind to arange and plan your travel accordingly to your itinerary. For example if you arrive at Hanoi airport at 9:30AM, it will be too late for a cruise departing on the same day. Similarly, any onward flight or train trip from Hanoi will need booked to be later than 7PM so that you can avoid all the hassle involved.
Please ask for advice if needed or if you are not sure about it.

WHAT TO BRING

Most of the cases, Halong Bay will be a side trip from your grander voyage to Vietnam. If possible, leave your luggage with a hotel (if trusted) and bring only day pack with you to best enjoy the trip. Take into account that you will need to carry them onto the shuttle bus, then onto the deck, then from the deck back to land. The lighter you pack, the better. Below are a few tips for you to pack smartly.

Travel documents: These are essential and you may be denied boarding without valid documents such as passport and visa. 

Clothes: You will need at least 3 set of clothes: for casual day wear, for evening wear and for swimming if you plan to do so. If you travel between May and October, it is fine to bring shorts and skirts and short sleeve shirts. For the rest of the year, bring extra sweaters since Halong Bay can get quite cold. In December and January for example, bring some light jackets.

Water bottles: Although the cruise will have water ready for you, some shuttle bus will not have them. Keep yourself hydrated all through out the trip to best enjoy it. Please note that water will not be complimentary.

Footwear: Sandals and walking shoes are both fine though the frequent exposure to water may make your feet wet and stinky with high capacity shoes. Sandals, on the other hand, may make you feel uncomfortable walking insides the caves or when you climb the rock to the top of some grotto's.

Electronic device: Camera is another essential item on your to-pack list. Charge the battery to full before you leave Hanoi and always leave them charged when you are in the cabin. There are so many things in Halong Bay to capture photos of and you do not want to miss the opportunity. Bringing the laptop or expensive device with you to Halong Bay may be better than leaving them at the hotel back in Hanoi. Always keep an eye on your personal belongings to minimize the risks. Unless otherwise noted, all cruises on our website are equipped with wifi facility for you to keep in touch with friends and relatives.

Others: A raincoat will be helpful in rainy summer months. The cruise will have umbrella ready but it does not hurt to bring your own. Sunglasses and sunscreen also work great for the sunbathing moments on the top deck of cruise and junks. Bring your medication if required by doctor. If you are seasickness, stock up on pills. Waterproof backpack.

What not to bring:

Below are what you should not bring with you on board – some are prohibited by the cruise:
Firearms, in-flammables, sharp objects, Illegal drugs and substances, Irons, hot plates and kitchenware, Alcoholic beverages, Pillows, Blankets & Towels those are already provided on board.

WEATHER CONDITIONS HALONG BAY

DIETARY OR SPECIAL FOOD REQUEST
In order to take care of your special food request we would like you to inform us by email in advance. sales@24htour.com

ADVANCED REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED 
Please provide us your passport information (name, date of birth, passport number, visa validity) prior to departure.