HALONG JASMINE CRUISE – HERITAGE LINE (2DAYS/1NIGHT)

Meals: Lunch and Dinner on cruise

Accommodations: on cruise

Transfer: Private vehicle

Activities for today:

08:00AM: Driver pick up at your hotel transfer to Halong Bay.
The boat sets sail to cruise into the Bay. Find yourself getting acquainted with the facilities onboard.
A delectable buffet lunch with a feast of choices is served in the restaurant. Savor your first hours in Halong Bay
on the sun deck by simply letting your eyes wander around the scenery.
We arrive at the area of Cua Van, a floating fishing village. From here we start to explore a cave, named Tien Ong,
and the floating fishing village. Tien Ong is the most recently explored cavem, Showing evidence of human civilization
dating back to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave is just 5 meters above sea level, 50 meters deep and covers 1,000
square meters. Our guide takes you on a loop though the cave and explains about the historical findings and the
cave’s particulars.
The voyage continues to the fishing village. With a small bamboo boat rowed by the local people we move around
in the calm sea of this secluded area and gain an insight into the village life. You can also paddle by yourself in a
kayak, which is a perfect way to freely move around in the calm area and experience the village life.
After returning to the boat we sail to the overnight mooring area Luon Bo. During this time Halong Bay reveals its
most magnificent beauty - called the “blue hour”. Rewind on the sun deck with a drink of your choice and let this
moment sink in. During sailing, our chef demonstrates the preparation of particular Vietnamese dishes. Feel free
to join and practice by yourself.
Dinner is served in the restaurant either à la carte or buffet style (note: Jasmine serves BBQ or dinner buffet). Afterwards
the night is yours to kick back and abundantly enjoy these unique moments amidst a surreal landscape.
A presentation with interesting facts and insights on Halong Bay is also offered after dinner in the dining area.
We wish you a good night in Halong Bay, where once upon a time dragons played with sparkling jewels.

Meals: Breakfast on cruise

Transfer: Private vehicle

Activities for today:

For early risers (around 6:30 am) tea, coffee and pastries are available in the dining room. A Tai Chi class is offered
on the sundeck to ease mind and muscles.
The boat sails to Ti Top Island. By tender boat we arrive at this little landmass in the Bay. Prepare yourself for a
refreshing morning swim on a sandy beach beneath high rock formations. If you prefer to be more active, climb
up to the hill to the top of Ti Top Island from where you have stunning views over Halong Bay. It takes 400 stone
steps up and about 20 minutes to the top, minimal fitness and proper footwear is required. There is also a viewing
platform about half-way up with great panoramic views.
Back on board (around 8:45 am) you may like to shower and freshen up. Enjoy the last sailing time back to the
harbor. A full breakfast is served in the dining room. Relax on the sun deck or in the dining room while savoring
the last cruise moments of this iconic site before arriving back on shore.
Our crew bids a fond farefell and helps with your belongings. Heritage Line and all the crew members thank you very much for having you on board. Pick up transfer back to Hanoi. End trip.