Boarding Halong Sonata Cruise, you begin your enchanting 5.5 to 6-hour journey through the scenic 2-day sleeper cruise route, renowned for its stunning, uninhabited islets and rock formations.
8:15 - 9:15: Our VietnamTour Travel's guide picks you up from the Hanoi Old Quarter then you depart for Halong City with a short stop on the Expressway and a visit to a Pearl Workshop to learn about the process of creating real pearls.
From Tuan Chau Island: Sonata Waiting Lounge at Pier no. 21
12:00 - 12:15: Arriving at Tuan Chau Island and entering the private waiting lounge to board the Halong Sonata Cruise, you begin your enchanting 5.5 to 6-hour journey through the scenic 2-day sleeper cruise route, renowned for its stunning, uninhabited islets and rock formations. A buffet- style lunch (or set menu, depending on the number of passengers) will be served on board.
14:00 - 16:30: Exploring Bo Hon archipelago to visit the Surprising Cave with its great impressive stalagmites and stalactites. Next, you will visit Titov Island where you can swim on the sandy beach or climb to the peak for a panoramic view. The final stop is Luon Cave where you can choose to kayak or to join a bamboo boat rowing to explore hidden lagoon.
16:30: Returning to the ship for a Sunset Party, enjoying a Live Traditional Music Performance as the ship cruises back to Tuan Chau Harbor. You will have great time to chill out with friends on Upper deck with unforgettable moments.
18:00: Disembarking and getting on the bus to Hanoi with a short break along the way.
20:30 - 21:00: Tour guide will bid you farewell at your hotel.
IINCLUSION
- Round trip by Limousine bus or shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay & Return by new
highway with complimentary a bottle of water per person/way.
- Professional tour guide for separate bus
- The new HALONG SONATA 5-star cruise with 99 seats; Air conditioning throughout the route;
Jacuzzi; Sunbathing upper deck
- Welcome aboard with cold/warm hand towels and welcome drink
- International Buffet lunch
- Live traditional music performance on cruise
- Afternoon Party with cake, fruits and all entrance fees
EXCLUSION
- Beverages during the trip, travel insurance, tax
- Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing (100,000 VND/person, depending on price listed on the
floating house)
- Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick-up & drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter (You should come to 20 Hang Muoi St, Hoan
Kiem Dist, Hanoi at 8:15 AM for departure).
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge, sitting with parents.
- Children from 4 - 8 years old are charged 75%, sitting with parents.
- Children from 9 years old are charged 100%.
THINGS TO BRING
You are advised to bring an umbrella, sunglasses and change in Vietnam Dong/USD/EUR/AUD to
travel on the ship. During November to February, it is winter time, so you should take warm clothes
to stay healthy.
CANCELATION POLICY IN CASE OF FORCE MAJEURE
Halong Sonata cruise commits to provide you a simple and efficient refund policy which is
applied as belows
- Adverse weather conditions
- On the orders of the local authority
- Emergency situations
Halong Sonata cruise has the right to cancel the tours immediately and we refund you in
case of
- Cancellation before arriving Tuan Chau Habour, Free of Charge
- Cancellation at Tuan Chau Habour with or without lunch, you are charged 50% of tour price.
- Cancellation when passengers are already aboard on Halong, you are charged 100% of
tour price.
- Booking via our authorised travel agents/hotels, refund is settled where you book the trip.
