Starlight Cruise 2D1N

 TOUR INFORMATION
The information below is intended to assist you as you consider your travel options for Vietnam with 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 money, passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, clothing, personal equipment and much more to help you with your travel preparations.

 Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Halong Bay (L-D)
Our guide will pick you up in the early morning from your hotel stay or meeting point for your depart to Halong Bay. Welcome drinks will be served and lunch will follow directly after. Cruise along hundreds of islands and stunning natural limestone formations and admire the karst mountains  all around you. See Teapot Islet, Monster Face Islet, Torch Islet, Dragon Islet and much more. We'll visit Sung Sot Grotto (Surprising Cave) afterwards and explore it will be explored with you tour guide. Don't miss out on Happy Hour as wel get back on the Cruise! Free finger food and serveral drinks will be on discount! Try mini-golf on the top deck or take part in the cooking demonstration, to learn how to make local Vietnamese dishes with our Master Chef! Dinner is served next, private dinner is available on request. Enjoy the second happy hour the rest of the night, enjoy karaoke and dancing, join in on squid fishing (optional) or just relax with friends and family.

08:00 Picking up guests from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter.
12:00 Transfer to Cruise, welcome drink and briefing.
13:00 Enjoy lunch while cruising through amazing Halong Bay.
13:30 See Teapot Island, Monster Face Islet, Torch Islet, Dragon Islet and much more.
16:00 Explore Sun Sot Cave, stunning and impressive.
17:20 Happy Hour at sundeck, relax and enjoy the a sunset you've never seen before. 
18:00 Cooking demonstration with our Vietnamese Master Chef!
18:00 Enjoy Happy Hour with free finger food and discounts!
19:00 A great dinner will be served, enjoy together.
21:30 Time to spend the rest of the night with friends and family to relax.
21:30 Enjoy a drink at the bar, karaoke, dancing or squid fishing (optional).

 Day 2: Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Hanoi (B-L)
Start your day in the best way there is by joining our early morning Tai Chi session! Enjoy a magical sunrise with breakfast and a cup of tea or coffee. Two options are available next:

A. Kayaking: Explore hidden parts of the bay with your tour guide and experience the fascinating karst mountains of Halong Bay up close and personal.
B. Exploring Island: Head to the top of Titop Island and enjoy the great panorama view over Halong Bay. Relax at the beach and swimming afterwards.

It's already time to check out of your cabin when we get back, but we won't get off the boat before we had a goodbye lunch all together. After arriving in the harbor, a shuttle bus will bring everybody back to Hanoi.

06:30 Start your day off with fresh air and a healthy Tai Chi session.
07:30 Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries as we cruise on and the sun rises.
08:00 Head out for kayaking or explore Titop Island. 
09:00 Head back to the Cruise and enjoy the last great scenery of Halong Bay.
09:30 It's time to prepare for check out, but not before we had lunch.
10:30 Enjoy our last goodbye lunch all together.
12:00 Transfer back to Hanoi.
17:00 Arrival in Hanoi.

Please feel free to join our intinerary or relax on board if you don't wanna join the activities

 What’s included?
- Private Cabin on Starlight Cruise
- Entrance fees
- Taxes, service charge
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation
- A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
- Exclusive cruise along Halong Bay
- Welcome drink
- Cooking class 1time/trip
- Snacks in happy hour
- Meals on-board
- Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration
- 2 Complimentary bottles of water
- Insurance on-board
- Kayak fee instead of Bamboo Rowing Boat option
- Bamboo Rowing Boat trip in Luon Cave instead of kayaking option

 WHAT IS EXCLUDED
- Beverages, tax, travel insurance.
- Tips, personal expenses.
- All not indicated in our itinerary

 NOTES
- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather & operations conditions
- There isn’t a doctor or pharmacy on board
- We arrive back in Hanoi between 4:00pm & 5:00pm – if you have to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact us to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices. 

 WHAT TO BRING
- Passport with valid visa
- Sun block, swimming suit, sport shoes, camera…
- In the period Dec till March bring warm clothes, jackets as the temp can be arround 12 Celsius
- Cash for personal expenses

 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

 Payment Policy:

Full payment is required by credit card via our website or by cash is our shop.

 Currency Exchange Rates
24h Tour actively manages currency risks associated with a weakening US dollar. Unlike most other travel companies, we insulate our guests from exchange rate risk by locking in the trip cost at the time of booking. In other words, no currency supplements will be assessed should the dollar decline prior to your departure.

 Cancellations and Refunds
If you must cancel your trip (or any portion thereof), a cancellation charge will apply; refunds depend on the timing of the cancellation. 24h Tour cannot refund you for any unused accommodations, services, or features. For more details, please see the terms and conditions for this trip, along with the Limitation of Liability agreement in your pre-departure packet.

 En-Route Flights and Stopovers:
Travel to Vietnam/from Hanoi  to your Halong Bay Experience Trip
Our trip cost does not include transportation between your home city and Hanoi (starting in Hanoi and ending in Hanoi). We encourage you to take advantage of 24h Tour’s complimentary, full-service, in-house, air-ticketing department, whose staff comes with decades of experience arranging complex travel to remote destinations. Not only do we offer professional travel planning consultation, particularly helpful in the event of delayed or canceled flights. We’ll make every effort to secure the best possible fare and routing for you. (Unfortunately we cannot initiate frequent flyer bookings, but we are able to assist you with frequent flyer ticketing upgrades.)

Reserving early is the key to securing the airlines, routings, seating, and departure times you desire.

Feel free to contact us with questions about routings, fares, and even trip extensions—we’re happy to assist you with these arrangements as well. If you have pre- and post-trip extension plans, please notify us immediately.

If you are booking your own air travel, it is essential that you give us your flight schedule at least 30 days prior to your departure so that we may confirm your arrival and departure hotels.

 Important Note on the Itinerary
While we endeavor to make the itinerary as accurate as possible, it should be considered an approximate schedule of activities rather than a rigid schedule of events. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our trips, and advance reconnaissance may present opportunities for superior routing or activities with minimal advance notice. Trip itineraries are also subject to revision due to weather, road and trail conditions, government restrictions, and other factors beyond our control.

 Pre-departure | Vietnam Handbook
After signing up for a trip, you will receive a detailed Handbook of Vietnam with information on health and safety, travel documents, recommended clothing, background information, and suggested reading specific to your destination and others.

 Trip Grade/Comfort Level
To enjoy the cave visit in Halong Bay, participants should be in good physical condition Drives might be along mostly paved roads, although a few are still bumpy dirt roads.

 Visa Information
Visas are required for most citizens traveling to Vietnam. Visa applications and instructions will be included in your pre-departure packet.

 Trip References 
For a list of unfiltered references from past trips,
please contact us at sales@24htour.com