Meal: lunch, dinner | Accommodation: On board the Indochina Sails

8:45 to 9:00 - Our shuttle bus picks you up from your hotel (in the city center) for a 2.5-hour drive to Ha Long City with a short break en route. Upon your arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you’ll embark on the Indochina Sails cruise, be welcomed by the crew, and have a quick briefing for comprehensive safety and cruise itinerary before check-in.

13:00 – A multi-course Vietnamese lunch is served onboard (any and all dietary needs will be catered to) and the boat sets off to the most beautiful part of the bay. Our first stop is the picturesque Titov Island, where you'll have about an hour to climb to the peak, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bay, or simply unwind on the beach and take a refreshing swim. 

As the day draws to a close, our boat anchors among the mesmerizing karst formations. Don't miss the exciting Fruit and Vegetable Carving Lesson before a delectable dinner. The evening offers various options, from board games to sipping cocktails at the bar or trying your hand at the unique experience of squid catching. Retreat for a comfortable overnight stay on board.

Meal: brunch | Accommodation: not included

Begin your day with a calming Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck followed by a light breakfast served in the dining room, energizing you for the exciting adventures ahead. 

After breakfast, our tender boat brings you to Bo Hon Island for a guided tour of the Surprising Cave - one of Halong Bay's most spectacular and extensive grottoes. Back on board, it’s time for final packing and freshening up before enjoying a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles (Pho). After breakfast guests may relax in the dining room and lounge or on the deck enjoying the last Bay view before disembarkation at 11:00 am.

11:00 – Our shuttle bus picks up and brings you back to Hanoi. The trip ends at around 14:30.

Note:

• Tides and weather conditions may alter the times of meals and other activities.
• On the way to Halong and back to Hanoi, we will stop at a place with food, beverages, and souvenirs for sale. This is not to trick you and that will be the only time of the whole trip you may feel in the tourism mass. But that is the only place on the way, where you, your driver, and your guide can use clean toilets without being forced to buy anything. Thanks for your understanding.