Paloma Cruise: 2-days Tour Program

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   During your stay on The Paloma, you won’t be short of things to do. Our expert guide will lead kayaking tours of the bay, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters or pamper yourself in our luxury spa. Join our staff in some late night cuttle fishing and we run cookery demonstrations for those interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking. Take part in early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck which is the perfect way to welcome the new day.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Paloma Cruise ( L,D)

08.30 approx
Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break.
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3½ hours.
12 noon approx
Arrive Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay.
We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 2: Paloma Cruise – Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi ( B,L )

06:30
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00
We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.
12 noon
Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00

Cruise Price:

•  Currency: American Dollars (USD)
•  Based per cabin
•  Twin/ Double Cabin: 2 beds or 1 big bed for 2 adults
•  Single cabin: 1 big bed for 1 adult only (single traveler)

 Includes:

• Return shuttle transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
•  Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower.
•  English speaking guide.
•  Entrance fees
•  All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 01 Breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner)
•  Kayaking.
•  Tai Chi
•  Cookery demonstrations (on request)

Excludes:

•  Return shuttle/ private car or van transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (see our quotation at EXTRA SERVICE Item)
•  Airfares and departure taxes
•  Service fees + taxes
•  Visa, passport or vaccination costs
•  Other meals not specified in the itinerary
•  Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities.

Child Policy:

•  Free of charge for child under 4 years old in parent’s room and using existing bedding (maximum 01 child per cabin)
•  For child between 5 – 12 years old: 40% of the cabin rate (sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults, limiting to one child per cabin only).
•  For child from 12 years old up as an adult.

Extra Service (Transportation: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi)

•  Private Car (7seats)    : US$ 102 per car
•  Private Van (16seats)   : US$ 112 per van

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