AZALEA CRUISE

Day 1: Hanoi - Azalea Cruises (L, D)

10:00 am: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to Dinh Vu Port, Haiphong where we arrive at around 11h30. You can take special tea at Azalea Cruise’s lounge by warm welcome.
12:00 pm: Transfer by tender to the Azalea Cruises. On the way to the main boat, you will have a chance to see Cai Trap canal.
12: 15 pm: We welcome our guests onboard the Azalea Cruises 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.
12: 40 pm: Azalea Cruises boat proceeds to Da Chong islet, where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago. We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets of Con Vit and Gia Luan. 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 Cua Van to Ba Trai Dao area.
3:00 pm: We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. Unlike the main, Ha Long Bay, the islands of Lan Ha Bay are forested, and most are small in stature.
You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay, in the Ba Trai Dao area.
Returning Azalea Cruises boat 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 deal.
5:30 pm: Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
7:30 pm: 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
9:30 pm: 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)
11: 00 pm: End of Day One program

Day 2: Cruise on Bai Tu Long (B, L, D)

6:00 am: The day starts early onboard Azalea Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
Coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape, then continue our journey.
8:30 am: Transfer to day boat for 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 Bai Tu Long Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
1:30 pm: Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit).
4:00 pm: Return to Azalea Cruises. 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.
7:30 pm: 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.
9:30 pm: 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
Optional: Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
11:00 pm: End of Day Two program

Day 3: Azalea Cruises - Hanoi (B, L)

6:00 am: 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 light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast continue our journey and head out in canoes to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
9:30 am: Return to Azalea Cruises boat for check-out procedures
10:00 am: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch
11:35 am: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark
12:10 pm: We bid farewell at Dinh Vu port, this is the end of the program.
2:00 pm: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip! See you again in the next trips!