09h10 AM: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter by luxury sharing van to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal – Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City where we arrive at around 11h30 AM. The passengers have a chance to experience on longest and newest bridge in South East Asia area. You can take special tea at Orchid Premium Cruises lounge by warm welcome.
12h15 PM: Transfer by tender to the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES.
12h30 PM: We welcome our guests onboard the ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Lan Ha Bay.
13h00 PM: Deluxe lunch set menu is served in the dinning room at the first floor
14h15 PM: We progress to visit Viet Hai village on Cat Ba island. You will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…you will have chance to see the local life on a valley of local people.
Optional electric car service is available (included).
17h45 PM: Returning ORCHID PREMIUM CRUISES, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and passengers have a chance to view whole beautiful Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay during enjoying outdoor Jacuzzi on the top deck. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class and enjoy deluxe afternoon tea. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19h30 PM: Sumptuous Candlelight Deluxe A La Carte is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting
21h30 PM: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, watching a movie in the restaurant. Overnight on board at Tra Bau area.
23h00 PM: End of Day One program