Halong Pelican Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Titov island - Pelican Cruise (L/D)
8.00 - 8.30: Our mini van will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre around 8.00 am. Drive to Halong City.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
12.00 - 12.30 : Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge
Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
13.00 - 15.30 : Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
13.30: Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
15.30 - 17.30 : Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.

Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of  Ti Top bea;ch to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
17.30 - 19.00: Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese  BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23.00: End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave - Hanoi (Br)
06.00 – 08.00: The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

08.00 – 11.30:  Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew.
12.00 – 16.00: Return to Hanoi by mini van.
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Tour inclusions: 

Welcome cocktail, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
Entrance and sightseeing fees 
English speaking guide onboard
Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin. 
Bamboo boat visit Bat cave.
Kayaking (double kayak)
All meals mentioned above (01 buffet lunch, 01 set menu dinner, 01 light breakfast and brunch )
Insurance onboard. 
Service charges

Tour exclusions: 

Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Optional requested services:  such as massages, beauty services, music performances, kayaking, diving,… Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
Drinks in all meals, tips and personal expenses 
Beverages 
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.

Note:

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

Children Policy & Extra Mattress

Children under 05 years old: free of charge if sharing a cabin with parents 
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 75% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults 
One Cabin is for maximum 2 passengers and 1 child under 11 years old, sharing bed with parents. An extra mattress will be set up upon availability.
 

Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi options

- Shuttle bus shared limousine 10 or 16 seated: $34/person 2 ways
- Shuttle bus shared 29 seated: $26/person 2 ways
- Private car 4 seated: $150/car/ 2 way
- Private car 7 seated: $165/car/2 ways
- Private mini van 16 seated: $180/minivan/2 ways

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Tung Sau Area - Titov - Pelican Cruise (L/D)
8.00-08.30: Our mini van will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi centre around 7.30 am. Drive to Halong City.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side.
12:00 - 12:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau island – Take break and welcome drink at Pelican Halong Cruise Lounge
12:30 – 13:00 Transfer to Pelican Halong Cruise
13:00 – 15:30 Welcome drink - receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Enjoy buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while cruising through the bay, passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island
15:30 – 16h30 Visiting Tung Sau area, is covered by the leaping rocks, cultured pearl fishery. You can wit yourself the process of the jewel, from culturing to harvesting and sculpting, Moreover, you have a chance to do kayaking based on your preference. Enjoy busy space with pearl maker, you can experience the completion of pearl.

16h30-17h30 Visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of  Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
17:30 – 19:30 Back to the boat and free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck – How to make Vietnamese spring rolls - traditional Vietnamese food. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). It is time for chit chat and relaxing. Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19.30 – 23.00: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese  BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23.00: End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay – Halong Bay (B/L/D) 
06.00 – 08.30: Taking part in Tai Chi class on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes)
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
08.30 – 19.30: Transfer to day boat for visiting Cua Van village, a small community with around 700 residents living in the root of Ngoc Mountain. Visit Cua Van village by a rustic – row boat, meet the local people who will help you row the boat for sightseeing. Enjoy quiet space and fresh air, you will feel truly relaxing.

Visiting Me Cung Cave, which is also known as Maze Cave. Lying in the absolute protection of the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay, Me Cung has the complex structure, including many compartments and a corridor of around 100m. According to archaeologists, Me Cung Cave belongs to preliminary Halong culture, about 7,000 – 10,000 years ago. The cave entrance looks like a house roof carving deep into the slopes of the island. Walking into the inside, visitors may get the feelings as if they are entering in a great palace of a Persian King. In combination with the light shining from the outer, sparkling stalactites in diverse shapes and sizes drooping like multi-colored curtains make Me Cung Cave shimmering and fanciful like in paradise. In addition, the blue waters of Me Cung Lake inside the cave create picturesque beauty of nature.

Set menu lunch served on day boat.
Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Free time on boat for relaxing.
Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage Menu)
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Watch the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay. 
19.30 – 23.00: Deluxe Vietnamese Dinner will be served.
Evening activities include: Leisure time for chatting around the bar, watching many sorts of Vietnam cultural films.  Relaxing and spending a romantic night on Pelican Halong Cruise’s music. Reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck with squid fishing on the boat.
23.00 End of Day Two program

Day 3: Halong Bay – Sung Sot cave -  Hanoi (Br)
06.00 – 08.00: The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

08.00 – 11.30: Back to Pelican Halong Cruise. Check out and settle your bill at reception.
Have a buffet brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf.
Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf. Say goodbye  to the crew.
12.00 – 16.00: Return to Hanoi by mini van.
Stop over the middle to visit a traditional workshop and refreshment about 30 minutes.
Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Tour inclusions: 

Welcome cocktail, juice, tea and coffee in the morning.
Entrance and sightseeing fees 
English speaking guide onboard
Luxury cabin with Air-conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, shower, standing cabin. 
Bamboo boat visit Bat cave.
Kayaking (double kayak)
All meals mentioned above (02 lunch, 02 set menu dinner, 02 light breakfast and 01 brunch )
Insurance onboard. 
Service charges

Tour exclusions: 

Shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Transfers & hotels 
Optional requested services:  such as massages, beauty services, music performances, kayaking, diving,… Barbeques and other specific wishes can be made on prior request only
Drinks, tips and personal expenses 
Beverages 
All service non-clearly mentioned in the inclusions list.

Note:

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

Children Policy & Extra Mattress

Children under 05 years old: free of charge if sharing a cabin with parents 
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 75% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults 
One Cabin is for maximum 2 passengers and 1 child under 11 years old, sharing bed with parents. An extra mattress will be set up upon availability.
 

Transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi options

- Shuttle bus shared limousine 10 or 16 seated: $34/person 2 ways
- Shuttle bus shared 29 seated: $26/person 2 ways
- Private car 4 seated: $150/car/ 2 way
- Private car 7 seated: $165/car/2 ways
- Private mini van 16 seated: $180/minivan/2 ways