Morning
08:00 - 08:30: A limousine will pick up customers who use the transfer services (not included in the cruise's price) at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and head to Halong Bay.
12:00: Arrival at Halong International Harbour. Let’s complete the luggage check-in procedure at the waiting lounge before boarding for the cruise by tender.
Enjoy a welcome drink while the captain introduces cruise safety instructions and schedules, then go to your comfy cabin.
Have lunch in the restaurant as the cruise departs towards Halong Bay - a natural wonder of the world. Absorb yourself in the gorgeous scenery and witness the famous limestone islands of the bay.
Afternoon
We will stop at Bo Nau Cave, the core area of the world’s natural heritage. Transferring by tender to Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave) - the biggest cave in Halong Bay. The cavern will amaze visitors with its giant inner space, which probably explains the surprising name.
Next, visit Titop Island, which was named after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or conquering the top of the island. A magical panoramic view of Halong Bay will surprise you.
Return the board for a relaxing time with Happy Hour: Buy one, get one drink for free. This is a perfect moment to see the dazzling sunset of the bay.
Later, a cooking class will be organized by our head chef at which you can learn the recipe for traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Evening
After an active day, visit the restaurant on board to have dinner with a fusion set menu.
Relax at night on the cruise with film watching, board games, squid fishing, or book massage service.
Beautiful Titop Island from afar
Morning
Start a new day with a refreshing Tai Chi session on the sundeck for about 30 minutes. Afterward, enjoy a light breakfast with tea and coffee in the restaurant.
Time to discover Luon Cave, one of the caves that opens to the various beautiful endemic plants of Halong Bay. You can choose kayaking for free or get on a bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman to explore this pretty area.
Back to the board, pack your luggage, and process the check-out procedure at 9:00. You can leave the bags outside the door. Athena team will collect and get them ready on the pier.
Having a nice brunch at the restaurant while the Athena boat cruises back to the pier.
10:45: Say goodbye to the staff, transfer by tender back to Halong International Habour, and disembark.
Afternoon
Your driver will reach and pick you up around noon. Get in the car and return to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel at approximately 15:00. End your journey.
Rowing boat to Luon Cave
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