Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Sơn Cave

  • 07:30 - 07:45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • 12:30 Arrive at Paloma office in Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and start the cruise.
  • 13:30 Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay; Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
  • 15:15 - 15:40 Visit and explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave) where you can hike to the middle of the mountain to see the wild and mysterious beautiful cave, contemplate numerous sparkling stalactites appear like ‘hanging lamps’ inside the Cave. (No swimming)
  • After the exploration of Thien Canh Sơn Cave, enjoy kayak activities around magnificent karst mountains or back cruise for sunset party
  • 18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets in Cong Dam.
  • 19:15 Having dinner on board.
  • 21:00 Relaxing or joining activities on boat as : Squid Fishing, Movie Night, Board Games, Massage & Spa services or relax at the leisure then overnight at private cabin at Cong Do area.
  • Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.

Day 2: Cong Do Sleeping Area - Vong Vieng Floating Village - Hon Gai Harbor

  • 06:15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
  • 07:00 Have breakfast
  • 07:45 - 09:00 Exploring Vung Vieng Fishing Village: Guest choose to discover the daily life of the fisher communities by bamboo boat (one hour). Short visit to the Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are grown. (No Swimming)
  • 09:45 Upon return to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
  • Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
  • 10:00 Check out cabin. Then return to dining room for Vietnamese cooking class.
  • 10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relax and enjoy the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.
  • 11:45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbor. Get on a van or a car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 4:30 PM.

Inclusion

  • English-speaking Guide on boat.
  • Kayaking
  • Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
  • Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
  • All meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast).
  • Cooking demonstration.
  • Bamboo boat trip rowed by local people.
  • 1 Sunset party
  • 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
  • Daily fresh fruit
  • Service charge, Insurance on board

Exclusion

  • Shuttle bus around trip $25/ppl
  • Halong entrance fee surcharge $8/ppl
  • Airfares
  • Visa Arrangements
  • Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
  • All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
  • Round trip shuttle bus transportation

Cancellation By Customer

  • More than 15 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
  • From 14 to 2 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
  • Less than 48 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
  • No-Show: 100% of total rates

Cancellation Due To Bad Weather

  • If the cancellation be announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, following policies will be applied:
  • Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
  • During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
  • The trip be cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
  • The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

Children Policy

  • Child under 4 years sharing fully paid cabin with parents: No additional charge, limited to one child per cabin
  • Child from 4 - 11 year old sharing fully paid cabin with parents: Charge 75%, limited to one child per cabin
  • Child from 12 years old charged as an adult