Paradise Elegance Cruise in Halong Bay

DAY 1 : HANOI – HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY ON CRUISE ( L/D)
07:30 – 08:00 Our tour guide and bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

08:30 Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 hours and on the way you can enjoy the wonderful landscapes of peaceful country.

10:00 Take a short break at Hai Duong province for refreshment about 20 – 30 minutes.

12:00 Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor in Halong city, take rest at Alisa Cruise Lounge before transfering to Cruise

12:15 Welcome to Paradise Elegance Cruise, enjoy welcome drink while our Cruise Manager give a brief introduction, safety guidelines needed while you are on the cruise. Check-in your cabin and then, Start enjoying and exploring Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12:30 Enjoy delicious lunch with Vietnamese and International dishes served, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

13.30 After having lunch, continue to cruise discovery on HaLong Bay, passing by Cua Van Floating Village and Sung Sot cave (Amazing Cave for 1 hour)

14:30 Arrival in Lan Ha Bay where you can do outside activities as swimming, go kayaking at Tung Gau Area – The most wild nature beauty area.

16:00 Visit to Halong Pearl Farm Village. You will have chance to visit Floating Pearl Farm and witness the whole process of local people to produce the natural pearls with great high values, some kinds of oyster pearls are grown and transplanted such as South Sea pearl, Tahitian Black Pearl,…. and then have a look at their achievements in the showroom.

17:30 Come back to Cruise and relax by enjoying Sun Set party with Juices, Cocktails, Red Vine and Fruits on Pararoma Roof Bar.

18:00- 18:30 Join in the cooking class guided directly by Chef of Paradise Elegance Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as Spring Roll and other cuisines.

19:30 Time for dinner. Let enjoy special food at Elegance Restaurant.

21:00 Evening entertainments: Relax at leisures by yourself, Beauty Spa Services, Enjoy night movies, Play games on the cruise such as cards game, chess, karaoke, squid fishing, and have a good night on Paradise Elegance Cruise.

DAY 2 : PARADISE ELEGANCE CRUISE- HANOI ( B/L )

06:30 Wake up early in the morning to enjoy Tai Chi lessons on sundeck. It combines deep breathing and relaxation with very slow and gentle movements. After that coffee, tea and pastries for light breakfast are served in the dining room.

07:00 Morning view of Halong bay’s scenery with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.

08:00 Transfer by tender to visit Titop Island (1 hour). After that Stay on board to relax or enjoy a spa treatment at Paradise Spa

9:40 Back to Cruise.

10:00 Check-out and settle bills at reception desk. Having brunch at Alisa Restaurant on cruise.

12:30 Return to Hanoi by comfortable air-con shuttle bus.

14:30 Take a short break in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop.

16:00 – 16:30 Arrival Ha Noi, our bus will drop you off at your hotel or Aio Travel Vietnam Office. 

price: usd/pax

DAY ONE
11h30 - Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
After arriving at Paradise Lounge on Tuan Chau Island, you will be transferred to Paradise Elegance.
12h30 - Embark on Paradise Elegance
Once you have transferred to Paradise Elegance, you will be checked-in and given a short briefing about
your cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Le Marin Restaurant.
13h00 - Lunch in Le Marin restaurant
Lunch will be served in the Le Marin Restaurant while Paradise Elegance cruises the islands and islets of
stunning Halong Bay.
14h00 - Cruise Halong Bay or indulge in Spa Treatment
After lunch you can take time to contemplate the beauty of Halong Bay or alternatively, can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Le Parfum Spa*.
14h30 - Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*
Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and
practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an
ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a
delicious afternoon tea.
16h00 - Visit Sung Sot Cave
Your second stop of the day is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views
across Halong Bay.
17h45 - Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar and Cooking Demonstration
Paradise Elegance will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island and you can watch the sun set over the Bay.
Enjoy music and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the
L'Odyssée Sundeck.
19h30 - Paradise Elegance’s Dinner
Tantalise your taste buds with the selection of Western or Vietnamese cuisine on offer in Le Marin Restaurant.
Eat on the restaurant, or choose a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, adjourn to the
Le Piano Bar for live music or simply chill out in your cabin with movie for a romantic night in.
DAY TWO
6h30 - Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck
Start your second day on the right way with a relaxing Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée Sundeck as the sun rises,
followed by a light breakfast at Le Piano Bar.
07h45 - Breakfast at Le Marin Restaurant
After your breakfast is served in Le Marin Restaurant; it’s the time to get ready for another exciting day
exploring Halong Bay.
08h30 - Transfer to the Paradise Explorer tender for excursions
Keep in mind to bring along your necessary accessories to make the most of Halong Bay excursions.
09h00 - Visit to Titov Island
You will visit popular Titov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning
panoramic view of the Bay.
10h30 - Cruise to Trong Cave
After visiting the must-see Titov Island, your next stop will be Trong Cave, in Bo Hon Island. Inside the cave,
all visitors will be surprised by so many stalacties hung down from the ceiling. This is also an ideal destination
for those who would like to kayak.
12h00 - Lunch in the restaurant
After your morning excursions, re-energise yourself with a fresh and delicious lunch in the restaurant.
14h00 - Take a trip to Cua Van Floating Village by bamboo boat or kayak*
Discover Cua Van Floating Village - the largest of the five remaining floating fishing villages in the Bay. You
will be transported there by bamboo boats, rowed by locals. The more adventurous can opt to kayak*.
15h30 - Return to Paradise Elegance
17h45 - Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and Cooking Demonstration
The Paradise Elegance will once again anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Watch the sunset over the
Bay while enjoying music and Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* at Le Piano Bar, followed by a cooking demonstration on the L'Odyssée Sundeck.
19h30 - Second dinner aboard Paradise Elegance
Relish your last night on board with dinner at Le Marin Restaurant on L'Odyssée Sundeck or in your cabin.
Once again, Le Piano Bar offers live music (except on Mondays) after dinner if you are not ready to call it a
night. Alternatively, you can return to your cabin for a relaxing evening watching in-room movies.
DAY THREE
06h30 - Tai Chi on L'Odyssée Sundeck
Start the day afresh with healthy Tai Chi session on L'Odyssée Sundeck, followed by a light breakfast, coffee
and pastries at Le Piano Bar. Indulge yourself in one last spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or simply relaxonboard.
08h00 - Breakfast at the restaurant
Breakfast is served in Le Marin Restaurant to revitalise you for the day ahead. On the way back to Paradise
Harbour, Paradise Elegancine will pass by Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and the Fighting Cocks Islet.
Our reception area will assist you check out and settle your bill.
10h30 - Return to Tuan Chau Marina
After disembarking from the Paradise Elegance, a light lunch at the Paradise Lounge is served for guests
booked on the Paradise shuttle bus.
12h00 - Return to Hanoi.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the
restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong.