Overnight on the Halong Grand Pioneer Cruise.
DAY 2 : HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY – PEARL FARM – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)
05:30 – 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Wake up early and contemplate the sun rising over Halong Bay.
06:00 – 06:30: Meditation on Sundeck
Start your new day full of energy with meditation exercises that help balance and regenerate energy or fitness exercises at the gym on the cruise ship.
06:30 – 07:30: Light Breakfast
Have a light breakfast at the restaurant on Pioneer Grand Cruise.
08:30: Transfer to day boat
You will be picked up at the cruise and start your trip from Titop Island by day boat.
10:30 – 11:30: Transfer to Lan Ha Bay
Transfer to Lan Ha Bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba Island. Stop at the Dark and Bright Caves area for kayaking.
11:30: Lunchtime
A variety of food will be served while Gran Piooner Cruise is cruising to Ba Trai Dao Beach.
13:30: Return to Halong Bay
Return to Halong Bay to continue an exploration journey in the afternoon.
14:45 – 15:25: Visit Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum
On Pioneer Cruise 3 days 2 nights, visit and experience the pearl farming process at the Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and Museum. This is an opportunity to meet and connect with the local people and learn about their culture and the community.
15:30 – 15:45: Back to Cruise
Return by transfer boat to our Essence Grand Superyacht for relaxation and entertainment.
17:30 – 18:30: Sunset & Happy Hour time
Enjoy drinks and a cooking class when the sun shines on the lake between the majestic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves at our Lighthouse Sky Bar.
19:00: Dinner at Restaurant
Delicious dinner with a variety of Western and Vietnamese food.
21:00: After-dinner activities
After dinner, you can relax in your room, treat yourself at La Spa, go squid fishing, or spend time with your fellow guests at our poker club, cigar club, karaoke club, Sky bar, or Pool bar.
Have a good night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on the Grand Pioneer Cruises.
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – LUON CAVE – HANOI (B, L)
05:30 – 06:00: Amazing sunrise time
Wake up early and contemplate the sun rising over Halong Bay.
06:00 – 06:30: Meditation on Sundeck
Start your new day full of energy with meditation exercises that help balance and regenerate energy or fitness exercises at the gym on the cruise ship. (this is not mandatory; you can choose to stay in bed).
06:30 – 07:30: Light Breakfast
Have a light breakfast at our restaurant
07:30 – 08:30: Visit the Luon cave by a bamboo boat
Our speed boat will transport you to Luon Cave – the best destination for visiting by rowing bamboo boat, located on the northeastern part of Bo Hon Island.
09:00 – 10:30: Room check-out and savor a brunch buffet
Check out at our Reception Desk on the first floor. Enjoy your last meal on board with a generous brunch buffer while cruising back to the port.
10:45: Farewell & Disembark
Come back to the harbor and farewell to the cruise crew. If you don’t have much time to travel, please refer to Essence Grand Cruise 2 days 1 night for a better experience!
11:00: Return to Hanoi
When you return to land, our team will meet you and organize transportation back to Hanoi.
Arrive back in Hanoi at approximately 14:30 – 14:45. End of your 3-day 2-night trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUSIONS
Fully equipped luxury en-suite guestroom with chilled water central air-con and marble bathroom
All meals onboard (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
Tender/speedboat transfers
Welcome drink
Daily refilled bottled fresh water
Cocktails and cooking demonstration
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Tai chi, gym, four seasons and salt water swimming pool, poker, billiards, table soccer, kid’s club and use of the library
Activities: kayaking, bamboo rowing boat, cave visits, squid fishing
Wifi, satellite – HD LED TV onboard
English and Vietnamese speaking guides
Onboard insurance
EXCLUSIONS
Transportation: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Beverages
La Spa (spa and massage)
Karaoke, cigar lounge, use of conference facilities, 3D golf simulator
Tips and other personal expenses
VAT tax & service charge
Personal travel/health insurance
All other services not clearly mentioned above
NB: Surcharges will be applied during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve periods and over the Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year