Tour itinerary: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Habour – Halong Bay - Sung Sot cave – Cua Van fishing village – Tuan Chau Habour – Hanoi.
Though Paradise Cruises only
launched their first vessel in 2008, the foundations of the company were laid a
few years ahead with the building of the bridge linking Tuan Chau Island to the
main land and the ensuing possibility to bring passengers to a private pier, a
service never yet proposed by cruise companies of Halong Bay.
The concept of the company came along, to offer a
unique cruising experience in the World Heritage site, blending Vietnamese
traditions and multi-faceted culture with the highest standards of hospitality
worthy of world-class grand hotels and, thanks to visionary ideas and
unequalled customer services, standing out among the four or five hundred boats
sailing across the bay every day.
After four years of careful planning and
cooperation with Vietnamese and Western architects, designers and consultants,
Paradise Cruises launched their first boat, Paradise Luxury I, in November
2008, soon followed by Paradise Luxury II in March 2009.
The fleet expanded subsequently in 2010 and early
2011 with a new Paradise Luxury (III), a brand new generation of smaller,
highly intimate and sparklingly elegant private boats, Paradise Privilege I and
II, and two Paradise Explorer day boats.
In the meantime, in their constant effort to
provide an ever-better quality of service and accommodate their guests in the
utmost warmth and comfort, Paradise Cruises opened a luxurious Café &
Lounge area a few meters away from their private marina.
A new addition to the Paradise Luxury Cruisers
(IV) is to be completed by June 2011.
Paradise Cruises are furthermore currently using
all their artistry to revolutionize the world of Five Star Cruising to launch
in the next few months Paradise Peak, an utmost luxury vessel whose qualities
go far beyond the most extravagant imaginations.
For more information about Halong Paradise Luxury Cruise click here
Depart to Halong Bay, cruise and program commence.
13.00 - 14.30
Fusion Asian/International Lunch Buffet.
15.00
Arrive at Cua Van floating fishing Village. One of the largest floating villages in the bay – rowing around the village by local rowing boats – captures the daily life of the local fisherman.
16.00
Back to cruise ship, continue cruise through Halong Bay.
16.30
Enjoy the cooking demonstration and discover the Vietnamese cuisine.
17.00 - 18.00
Arrive at Tung Sau (Pearl Farm) area – relax at leisure, enjoying our beauty and massage service or swimming, kayaking.
19.00 - 20.30
Elegant five courses set menu.
21.00 - 23.00
Evening activities: relax at leisure, enjoy movie night, board games, or beauty spa services.
DAY 2
06.30
Tai Chi session on sundeck.
06.00 - 08.00
Morning activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services.
07.00 - 09.00
International breakfast buffet.
08.00
Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) – explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong bay.
09.30
Check-out and settle bills.
10.45
Arrive at Tuan Chau Island.
Cruise and program end.
TOUR PRICE
PARADISE LUXURY CRUISE 02 DAYS/1 NIGHT Tour code: HLT-PARA201
Cabin type
1st Jan to 30th Apr & 1st Oct to 31st Dec, 2012
1st May to 30th Sept, 2012
Single
Occupancy
Double
Occupancy
Single
Occupancy
Double
Occupancy
Deluxe
401
505
355
460
Deluxe Bacony
455
549
410
502
Paradise Suite & Terrace Suite
562
677
517
630
Child 5 -12 years old
Not availble
$127.00
Not availble
$87.00
Child < 5 years old
Not availble
FOC
Not availble
FOC
Note: The kayaking service will be charged USD20.00/kayak/time for guests cruising in 2 days / 1 night program.
Brief itinary : Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (180km) (L/D) Day 2: Halong - Ha Noi (180km) (B/L)
Tour includes:
Welcome drink
Cruise itinerary and program
Entrance and sightseeing fees
In-house English-speaking tour guide
Luxury cabins and suites with A/C
Luxury en-suite bathroom
Full
board meal: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast for 02 days/1 night and
02 lunches 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts for 03 days/ 2nights.
Kayaking & snorkeling equipment in 3 days/ 2 nights program (subject to availability)
Meeting facilities and equipment (charter only)
Tai Chi Session
Insurance, taxes and service charges
Tour excludes:
Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotel Accommodation
Visa Arrangements
Beauty Spa Services and Massage
Beverages and Tobacco
Tips and other Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Transportation Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi:
Departure place in Hanoi: TBA by Paradise Cruise
Expected departure time in Hanoi : 08.00 - 8.30AM
Expected return time in Hanoi: 02.15PM
Price for adult: US$35/person/round trip
Price for child 5 - 12 years old: US$ 25/ person / round trip
Price for child below 5: FOC , limited to one child per booking only
Private car : US$ 190.00 - 220.00/ car/round trip ( max 16 seats)
Children’s Policy:
The
FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1( one) child
sharing a cabin with 2 ( two) adults.An extra charge of USD 25.00 per
extra bed if required to set up in the cabin for 02 days/ 1 night
program or USD 35.00 per extra bed for 03 days / 2 nights program. An
extra charge of USD 10.00 per baby cot for 02 days / 1 night program or
USD 15.00 per baby cot for 03 days / 02 nights program if required. This
extra service is subject to Paradise Cruise availability.
The
child rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1(
one) child sharing cabon with 2( two) adults. In case the child occupies
the sole cabin , the rate fo adult is applied.
Only 1 ( one) child under 5 years old travelling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin
Caving/ Beach Dinner:
$45/pax ( buffet / Or western set / Or Vietnamese set)
$55/pax ( buffet / Or BBQ buffet / Or western set / Or Vietnamese set)
$70/pax ( buffet / Or BBQ buffet / Or Theme " Vietnamese market" / Or western set / Or Vietnamese set )
$85/pax ( buffet / Or BBQ buffet / Or customize Theme party / Or western set / Or Vietnamese set)
Drink package:
Superior Selection : USD 9.00/pax
02 hours unlimited soft drink , mineral water or sparkling water
Deluxe Selection : USD 17.00/pax
02 hours unlimited local beer , soft drinks , mineral water , sparkling water
VIP Selection : USD 29.50/pax
02 hours unlimited local beer , soft drinks , mineral water , sparkling water & HOUSE WINE
TRIPS NOTE
Climate
Halong Bay has a
humid tropical climate. There are however four seasons in the North. Winters last
from December to March; they are rather dry and temperatures can drop down to
12°C-17°C. Summer is from May until September, mostly sunny but rain showers
are frequent as the humidity is higher. Spring and Autumn are nicely warm,
October to early December being the best time to visit the area.
In your bag
No dress code is
imposed onboard Paradise boats. We advise you to take light garments in Summer,
sweaters and/or a jacket in Winter as it can get pretty chilly, especially at
night. A raincoat will be useful any time of the year.
If you intend to do
kayaking, plan to have a change of clothes as you will easily get wet.
As for shoes, choose
what is appropriate according to the temperatures and bring along
trainers/walking shoes for the excursions (visiting caves, hiking, cycling,
etc.).
Don’t forget your
bathing suit!
If you are cruising
for 3 days / 2 nights, you will be transferred on the second day, from about
8.30 AM to 4.30 PM on our day boat, Paradise Explorer. You can plan to have a
small backpack to take to the day boat as you will be able to leave the rest of
your baggage in your cabin.
Whenever travelling,
it is highly advised to carry with you mosquito repellent, wet serviettes/baby
wipes and/or hand sanitizer, aspirin/paracetamol, stomach troubles medicines,
etc.