Cruise in Halong bay, by Life Resort private boat

Discover the unique beauty of Ha Long Bay in a very unique way. You are sailing on your own private vessel.
Specially designed to provide a private and very individual experience, each boat explores a fusion between the local Heritage with quality 4 star amenities that you would find in any shore based higher end accommodation. Once you set sail, it is just you and your own crew for the duration of your itinerary.
Enjoy the unique experience of gliding between the awe-inspiring limestone formations and experiencing first hand, the culture of local people living in floating villages within the internationally recognised Ha Long Bay UNESCO World Natural Heritage Area. All boats depart the mooring at midday each day and return by 10am the following morning for all one night cruises. Special packages and rates are available for 2 and 3 night trips or longer if required
Life Heritage Resort Ha Long Bay offers 22 private deluxe boats, along with its own land based reception hub, exclusive to Life Resorts guests. The Life reception hub ensures guest comfort and convenience prior to boarding your own private junk to commence your “Once in a lifetime” experience, totally stress free and completely relaxing.

Each deluxe boat has a spacious 32 sqm cabin with an upper deck, 10 sqm covered dining terrace and 18 sqm sun deck, offering the utmost privacy whilst partaking of the spectacular views that surround you. Cabin facilities feature a separate living area with panoramic windows, sun deck, ensuite bathroom and shower, comfortable queen size beds, air conditioning and heating, DVD/CD player and LCD television, and sun beds on the upper deck.  

Day Cruise Trip in Halong Bay

Day 1: HANOI – HALONG – HANOI (180km/way/3h by road)
06h00 :
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong city
9:15am:
Check-in at Life Heritafe Resort Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau island at the Marina Building on the ground floor
9h50am:
Welcome drink & welcome message from Captain onboard (Departure)
10:30am:
Morning Tea –Cruising on a unique route to view the beauties of Halong Bay. ( TRE MOI – CHAN VOI – TUNG LAM)
12:00pm:
Arrive at the Surprise Caves. Approximately a 60 minute walk through the caves.
1:00pm:
Lunch on board – Continue your cruise around the Ha Long Bay area 
3:00pm:
Arrive Hoa Cuong Fishing Village and discover the local life in Halong Bay 
4:00pm:
Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina for departure and check-out at reception. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services.

Price
Price net per person in US$
Valid till december 31 2012

2 Days /1 Night Cruise in Halong Bay
 
Day 1:  HANOI - HALONG-HANOI (180km/3h by road)

08h00 :
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong city.
11:15am:
Check-in at Life Heritafe Resort Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau island at the Marina Building on the ground floor
11:50am:
Welcome drink & welcome message from Captain onboard (Departure)
12:45pm:
Lunch on board ,Cruising on a unique route to view the beauties of Ha Long Bay. (TRE MOI – CHAN VOI – TUN GLAM)  
2:15pm :
Arrive at the Surprise Caves. Approximately a 60 minute walk through the caves.              
3:15pm:                   
Back on the boat for Afternoon Tea.  Relax on the Sundeck 
3:45pm :
Arrive at Luon Cave Area for Snorkeling and Kayaking (Alternatively Guest can visit the Cua Van floating village)
5:15pm – 6:00pm:
The boat navigates to Tung Sau, a quiet place where guests will stay overnight.
7:00pm:
Dinner is served on the upper deck of your Heritage Boat.

Day 2:  HALONG – HANOI  (180km/3h by road)
7:00am – 8:00am:
Wake up and have a refreshing swin in the bay, you also have the opportunity to discover this area by Kayak
8:00am:
The boat departs the bay and breakfast is served. Relax on the sundeck and soak up the wonderful sights of Halong Bay.
9h15am:
Discover local life at Hoa Cuong fishing village.
10ham:
Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina for departure and check-out at reception. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services.

3 Days/2 Nights Cruise in Halong Bay

Day 1:  HANOI – HALONG - HANOI (180km/3h by road)
08h00 :
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Halong city.
11:15am:
Check in at Life heritage resort Halong Bay, Tuan Chau island at the Main Marina Building on the ground floor.
11h50am:
Welcome drink and welcome massage from Captain onboard (Departure)
12h45am:
Lunch onboard, Cruising on a unique route to view the beauties of Halong Bay ( Tre Moi – Chan Voi – Tung Lam )
2:15pm : 
Arrive at the Surprise Caves. Approximately a 60 minute walk through the caves.                          3:15pm : Return back on-board your Heritage boat for Afternoon Tea. Relax on the Sundeck 
3:45pm:
Arrive at Luon Cave Area for Snorkeling and Kayaking (Alternatively Guest can visit the Cua Van floating village)
5:15pm – 6:00pm :
The boat navigates to Tung Sau, a quiet place where guests will stay overnight.
7:00pm:
Dinner is served on the upper deck of your Heritage Boat.

Day 2:  HALONG
7:00am –8:00am 
Wake up and have a refreshing swin in the bay, you also have the opportunity to discover this area by Kayak
8:00am:
The boat leaves and the breakfast is served. Relax on the sundeck and soak up the wonder ful sights of Halong Bay.
9h00am:
Arrive at Ti Top island, famous for its beach and the most beautiful view of Halong Bay                 
10:30am:
Sailing to Ba Trai Dao beach, coffee and tea are served on the sundeck.
12h00pm:
Arrive at Ba Trai Dao beach and lunch will be served at you leisure.                 
3:00pm:
Cruising continues and we will enter in the area of Bai Tu Long. Afternoon tea will be served.                                                    
4:30pm
You arrive at Vong Vieng fishing village to watch the sunset on the deck or take a kayak trip to the fishing village. We will stay in this area overnight.
7h00 pm: Dinner is serverd on the upper deck of your Heritage Boat
                       
Day 3: HALONG – HANOI  (180km/3h by road)
7h30am:
The Boat departs the bay and Breakfast will be served. Enjoy the morning on the Sundeck with a beautiful cruise back to Tuan Chau island.
10h00am:
Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina for departure and check-out at reception. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of services. 

Price
Price net per person in US$
Valid till december 31 2012

Note: Surcharge of 25% of price will be added from December 30 2011 to 02 January 2012 and Lunar New Year Eve from January 20 to January 28 2012.

Observations:

The proposed trip has been tailored with great and professional care for your group only, and per your request such as the number of participants, the holiday period, the category of hotels ect. Your trip will be definitive after your confirmation and your deposit.

The hotels mentioned in the above list is for your reference only, They can be replaced by another hotel of similar quality and rating, in case the hotels are fully booked or have any “force majeurs”.
Please note that check-in time is from 14 pm and latest check-out time is at 12 am.

Domestic flights are provided by the local airline of the country you visit. The flight times may be changed without prior notice. Mandarin Road VOYAGE can not be liable for these force majers.

In general, all information in this document are only valid at the time when we make the trip for you. It can be changed for reasons beyond the control of Mandarin Road VOYAGES, such as : acts of God, acts of government, war (whether declared or not), threat of war, other hostilities, terrorist activity, civil strife, strikes, riots, fire, thefts, epidemics, quarantine or medical regulations, natural and nuclear disaster, medical or customs regulations, technical or administrative problems with transport, change or cancellation of International or domestic air/ train/ boat. We’ll inform you as soon as possible.

For your safety:
Health: No vaccinations are required. However, we advise you to update your vaccinations classics (diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, polio, hepatitis). Appropriate antimalarial treatment may be necessary. Please seek advice from your doctor. Remember to go to the dentist before your trip.  Please read carefully GENERAL INFORMATION on our website.

Food/ Water: The Vietnamese cuisine is healthy, copious and fine. Westerners will find common ground with their daily food, but also typical Asian tastes.
For water, we recomment you buy bottled water (mineral water or purified). Please note that the tap water in hotels is not always drinkable.

However, please rest assured that we’ll make your trip wonderful and satisfactory.

Have a nice trip with Mandarin Road !