Au Co Cruise
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474$
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The Au Co creates a new concept of security and high quality of fleet activities on the bay. With its impressive steel outer shell and 32 deluxe cabins, the cruise offers customers a sense of refinement and luxury that can’t be found in other boats on Halong Bay. Most cabins and suites on cruise provide additional space and comfort with private balconies. Halong Au Co Cruise differentiates itself not only in providing innovative guest rooms and elegant design but also in creating unique cruising routes. The cruise commits to bring unforgettable memories and experiences to each and every tour
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
7h30 – 8h30: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Halong (book transfer in next step).
12h30 - 18h00: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise center, take a rest and get ready to start your lifetime cruise. The cruise depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive safety briefing. The program begins with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Halong Bay passing by many islets… In the afternoon, explore the Dark Cave & Light Cave by bamboo boat.
Optional: Traditional massage (chargeable), sunbathing on board or swimming around platform in Dark and Bright caves.
Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free" for drinks on board. Traditional cooking demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow) while The Au Co cruises back to overnight area.
19h30 – 21h00: Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant. In the evening, free time to watch movies in the restaurant or join squid fishing at reception.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay
6h15 – 8h30: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee. Have breakfast on board while The Au Co cruises through the bay passing a lot of beautiful spots.
9h00 – 12h00: Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Cycle and explore the tropical junk in national park with guide from crew members.Then return to the boat and take time to relax. Enjoy lunch in restaurant while cruise slowly passes by beautiful karst towers.
14h30 – 18h00: The captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room, a special tour allowed by the captain. In the afternoon, visit Ho Ba Ham area. Then back to the boat for relaxation on board. Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) for drinks.
19h30 – 21h00: Enjoy the barbecue buffet in the restaurant (or sundeck depends on weather) while the boat is at anchor. Free time in the evening to watch movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception or join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Hanoi
6h30 – 7h30: Morning with a Tai Chi lesson on sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay. Breakfast is served on board.
8h00 – 10h45: Explore one of the biggest caves in Halong Bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmite in Sung Sot Cave. Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor. Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out. Disembark in Tuan Chau port. Farewell.
11h00 – 16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services.
Price Includes:
- Welcome cocktail, entrance fees and sightseeing fees.
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
- 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners & 02 Breakfasts
- Cycling on Cat Ba Island
- Regular tea, coffee, and drinking water during the cruise
- Supporting equipment
- 01 bottle of house wine / cabin / stay
- 01 bottle of champagne / suite / stay
- Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges
Price Excludes
- Airfares
- Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (book in next step)
- Vietnam Visa (ONLY $10/visa - book in next step
- Surcharges (+ 15%): Christmas: 23rd, 24th December 2012; New year’s Eve: 30th, 31st December 2012
- Beauty spa services
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned
Children Policy
- Free of charge for one child below the age of 6 years traveling with two adults. Extra child below 6 is charged at US$ 120 / child/ stay. Part A cannot guarantee the availability of a cot.
- Children from 6 to 12 years of age sharing a cabin with two adults on one bed are charged as child rate, limited to one child per cabin only.
- Two children below 12 years sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of the full cabin rate. Child from the age of 13 must occupy a separate cabin and pay the full cabin rate