Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island

Hanoi - We pick up all guests in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area between 8am - 08:30am. If you are staying far from the Old Quarter area, please provide the hotel/point/Airbnb address with your booking.

Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

08:00 - 08:30am: Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

11:30: Arrive at the cruise dock, we assist you with check-in at the cruise lounge area.

12:15: Transfer to the cruise, check-in, and enjoy welcome drinks.

13:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch and stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting Cock and Finger Islet.

14:45: Visit Luon Cave or Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayaking.

16:00: Head to Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the top for a panoramic view of the Bay.

17:30: Back on board, enjoy a Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free at the bar.

18:30: Participate in a Cooking Demo class or enjoy free time.

19:00: Delight in a fantastic dinner under the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars.

20:30: Relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.

Ti Top Island - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Titop Island for sunbathing, swimming, or hiking up the island for great views (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Hang Luon Cave - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Kayaking in and around the cave, karsts, and grottos (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Lan Ha Bay - For TRAVELERS who book LAN HA BAY TOUR:

8:00am - 08:30am: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter area.

11:30: Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay.

12:00-12:30: Check-in cruise, welcome drinks, and check-in to your cabins.

13:15: Enjoy a great set menu lunch as we set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet with its lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

14:00: As lunch finishes, the cruise enters Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay. Explore the extraordinary limestone karst landscapes by kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17:00: Return to the main boat and cruise to the overnight anchorage.

17:30: Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits and juice, and enjoy music.

19:15: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.

20:45 - 00:00: Enjoy free time with music, dancing, and drinks.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For TRAVELERS WHO BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:

07:45 – 8:30: Our transfer picks you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

12:30: Arrive at the cruise dock. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink and a safety briefing before checking into your cabin.

13:30: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15:00: Arrive at the kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.

17:30: Return to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while cruising to the overnight anchorage.

19:00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20:30: Free time to play games, listen to music, dance, or go squid fishing.

Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND:

07:10: Pick up from Hanoi.

11:45: Transfer by tender to the cruise.

12:15: Welcome and check-in to the cruise.

12:30: Enjoy lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise impressively from the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

14:30: The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. Start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.

15:20: Enjoy time for swimming.

17:45: Return to the cruise and join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time.

19:00: Great dinner is served in an intimate romantic setting.

21:00: Relax with drinks from the bar, squid fishing, or enjoy karaoke.

Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS WHO BOOK HALONG BAY TOUR:

06:00: Morning call (if requested).

06:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck for 30 minutes.

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals).

8:30-09:00: Transfer to a day boat to discover new destinations in Halong Bay.

10:00: Visit Tung Sau area and enjoy free kayaking.

12:00: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine will be served for lunch.

13:30: Visit Me Cung Cave.

15:00: Return to the Athena Cruise. Relax at the outdoor jacuzzi, sunbathe on the sundeck, or experience a spa treatment.

18:00-19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30: Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00: Have a set menu dinner.

20:30: Evening activities include film entertainment (in the dining room), squid fishing, and massage (contact the cruise manager for service prices).

Me Cung Cave - For travelers who BOOK HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Me Cung Cave.

Lan Ha Bay - For travelers who BOOK LAN HA BAY TOUR:

06:30: Tai Chi class, tea morning time, relaxing.

07:00: Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the best local coffee brand and fresh fruit juices.

8:00 - 8:30: Get picked up at Tra Bau area.

8:30 – 9:00: Boat cruises through Lan Ha Bay before disembarking at Viet Hai dock.

10:00: Join a biking tour, electric car tour, or walking tour to visit a local village and see wild animals.

11:30: Return to the cruise.

12:00: The day boat anchors for a peaceful lunch.

13:00-14:00: Kayak around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave leading to a lake like “Dragon eye”.

14:00 – 14:30: Move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) Beaches.

14:30 – 15:30: Free time to swim in this beautiful and clean area. Enjoy finger fruit dishes while cruising back toward Tuan Chau island.

16:00 – 16:30: Arrive at Tra Bau area.

17:30 – 18:00: Free time and dinner, enjoy nightlife with karaoke, bars, and dancing.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For travelers who BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:

06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07:30: Breakfast will be served in Western style to fulfill your strength for another day of exploring.

09:00: Transfer to a day cruise, passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, and enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. Visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.

12:00: Return to the boat for a delicious hot lunch.

14:00: Spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on the boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before returning to the anchor point.

16:30: Return to the main boat and enjoy a sunset party.

19:00: Dinner will be served.

20:30: Free time for games, or try your luck with squid fishing.

Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND:

Morning

06:00: Tai Chi class on request, breakfast.

07:10: Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.

=> Biking and trekking, electric car to local villages.

=> Visit a local house to learn about the local people and their daily life or visit the island school.

=> Return to the cruise and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha Bay, passing floating fishing villages of Cai Beo to Cat Ba island, then a car drive up to the central park for trekking.

=> A moderate trek to a local mountain for great views.

Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave.

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon

=> Walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes from the beach. Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments.

=> Return to the cruise.

=> Enjoy more kayaking or swimming from the cruise.

Evening

=> Enjoy dinner and free time at night.

Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.

07:00: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

08:00: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave.

09:30: Return to the board, check-out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.

10:00: Brunch is served at the restaurant and payment is settled.

10:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi.

15:00 - 15:30: Drop off at your hotel/point in the Old Quarter area.

Sung Sot Cave - For travelers who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Sung Sot Cave, walk inside, hike to the top, and enjoy great views. This is the biggest cave in Halong Bay, and we are sure you will love it.

Lan Ha Bay - For travelers who book LAN HA BAY TOUR:

06:00: The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck for our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere on the boat and watch the miraculous scenery unfold.

06:30: Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

7:15 - 8:30: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats. Return to the main board afterward.

09:00 - 9:15: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

09:45: Enjoy brunch on the boat.

10:45: Board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45: Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong.

15:00 - 15:30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For travelers who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour:

06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style to fulfill your strength for another day of exploring.

08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

09:00: Return to the boat to freshen up and finish packing.

10:00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12:00: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.

12:30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Cat Ba Island - For travelers who book LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour:

06:00: Begin your day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the peaceful beauty of the bay.

08:00: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet and visit a traditional house, greet local inhabitants, see their homes, and the village school.

Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.

10:45: While cruising back, enjoy a delightful lunch.

11:45: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark.

12:00: Bid farewell at the port, ending the program. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

15:45: Return to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

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• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Meals, tour guide, Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, island & caves, happy hour, cooking class, transfers

• Alcohol drinks, cocktails, soft drinks, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
• Extra fee (10$-45$/person) for April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season