Operating from Mar 2012, the Au Co Cruise is the first and only luxury boutique cruise vessels operating in the Gulf of Tonkin, creates a new link between Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island. The fleet consists of two four-deck vessels with 32 spacious Cabins and Suite each, large dining room with terrace view, semi cover bar, open-air spa. The Au Co Cruises combine state of the art safety standards and innovative Oriental Design, providing luxury and dedication in every detail. It also boasts private balconies and well-equipped bathrooms. The numerous activities en route, the culinary experiences and the atmosphere will please both the active traveler and those just seeking pure relaxation. Whether you enjoy the stunning scenery, a wellness treatment or a glass of wine from the Chef’s exclus

DAY 01:  HANOI - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY - AU CO CRUISE(L, D)

08:00:  Get picked up at your hotel in Hanoi, then transferred to Halong Bay with 15 minute break en route.

11:30:  Arrive at Tuan Chau pier.

11:45 - 12:00:  Get aboard The Au Co Cruise ship. Be greeted by The Au Co Crew and Cruise Manager.

12:15:  Depart to Halong Bay.

13:00:  Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard Au Co cruise while starting to cruise through thousands of nature-sculpted limestone islands rise.

14:00:  Visit Thien Cung and Me Cung caves, and then Soi Sim and Titov islands in the area of Halong Bay.

16:00:  Cruise towards Lan Ha Bay on the south east of Halong Bay. On the way, visit Ho Ba Ham islets – the anchorage area for overnight stay. Enjoy a guided kayaking tour or a refreshing swim in the Bay’s emerald waters.

19:00:  Get a taste at local delicacies above waters for dinner as the sun sets.

20:00: Take your time at leisure of the Au Co’s Spa, Beauty & Massage services, and other evening activities. Overnight on boat

DAY 02:  CAT BA ISLAND - BAI TU LONG BAY  (B, L, D)
 

06:00:  Start a new day by joining for Tai Chi session on Sundeck

07:00:  Enjoy a colorful buffet breakfast aboard while cruising toward Cat Ba Island.

08:00:  Arrive on Cat Ba Island. Take an enjoyable cycling/trekking trip through the rainforest to visit the secluded village of Viet Hai and meet local fishermen.

08:00:  Visit The Au Co Green Farm.

11:30:  Enjoy a wonderful lunch with locally caught seafood and grown vegetables.

13:00: Get back to the boat to continue the cruise trip and enjoy more the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay further east of Halong Bay. The exceptional scale and variety of the geological rock formations in this area are sure to make this a future destination for cruising in the Gulf of Tonkin.

15:00:  Take a relaxing rowing boat tour through the floating village of Cong Dam and its geological area.
17:00:  The cruise arrives at anchorage area for overnight stay. You may choose relaxing, swimming or snorkeling while waiting for dinner.

19:00: Dinner served onboard followed by movie night, board games or just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night. Overnight on boat

DAY 03:  HALONG - HANOI  (B)
 

06:00:  Tai Chi session on Sundeck.

06:30:  Morning Activities - swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services.

07:30: Enjoy a breakfast aboard while cruising across the magic scenery of 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and sizes.

09:00:  Visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave – among the most beautiful of its kind.

10:30:  Arrive back at Tuan Chau Island.

10:45:  Cruise disembarkation.

11:30:  Drive back to Hanoi

16:00:  Get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Tour ends!

Cruise Price:  (Price  in US Dollars)

Included

• Wellcome cocktail, entrance fees and sightseeing fees
• Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned end-suite cabin
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary ( 02 lunches, 02 dinners & 02 breakfasts )
• Regular tea and iced-water during the cruise
• Kayak and snorkeling rquipment
• 01 bottle of house wine / cabin / stay
• 01 bottle of champagne / suite / stay
• Flower & fuit basket/ suite / stay
• Onboard insurance, taxes and serrice charges

Excluded

• Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay
• Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa services
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned 

Child Policy

• Maximum 01 child below 6years old: Free traveling with 02 adults
• Extra child below 6 years old: surchage USD120/child/stay
• Maximum 01 child from 6- 12 years old: surcharge USD180/child/stay, sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed.
• Two children below 12 years old sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of the full cabin rate
• Child from 13 years old: Pay the full cabin rate as an adult

Surcharge