FIRST DAY
11.30 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island, at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder
12.15 Boarding time
12.30 Welcome Drink – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins.
Strong believers in the holistic nature of premium service, our Paradise Butlers are trained in all areas of service for you to take away with you priceless memories of a professional and efficient but still warm and personal service.
Your heavenly journey across Halong Bay commences.
13.15 Enjoy the view as the boat peacefully sails the bay, passing by Ba Hang floating village. A charming sightseeing, particularly when the fishermen wave as you pass their tiny floating houses while Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch is servedin the elegant dining-room
14:15 – 15:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave one of the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong bay.
15.40 – 16:15 Continue cruising and sightseeing in Halong Bay.
Paradise Cruise gives you the chance to see more undiscovered parts of the Bay- not only will you cruise through Halong Bay but you will also pass by many amazing areas. You will pass Luon Cave called the “Tunnel Cave” in English, due to its long 60 meters leading to a tranquil lake; Trong Cave, which enchanting interior is often used for gala-diner and banquet and Ho Dong Tien cave whose mouth, you will see, is right at sea level.
This is in this area that the boat will later anchor for the night.
16:30 – 17.15 Enjoy Afternoon Tea on the Sundeck.
A Coffee and Tea brewing demonstration will introduce you to the traditional culture of drinking tea and coffee in Vietnam. Nibbles include cakes and biscuits.
Optional: kayak rental, onboard Spa services (extra fee apply) or just relax in your cabin.
17.30 – 19.00 Enjoy Happy Hour “Buy One and Get One Free”
A cooking demonstration will take place on the sundeck. Have a try at making spring rolls yourself, and learn to toast the Vietnamese way with local rice wine.
19.30 – 22.00 Enjoy a high-end, 6-course Vietnamese - Western fusion dinner
22.00 – 24.00 Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy Movie Night, Squid Fishing or Beauty Spa services
SECOND DAY
06.30 – 07.00 Tai Chi session on the sundeck at the break of dawn.
07.00 – 07.30 Coffee & tea with assorted homemade pastries at your disposition in the dining-room.
07.45 – 08.30 International Buffet Breakfast
08.30 Transfer to the Paradise Explorer, the day boat that will take you to places most junks cannot access
Note: Please leave your luggage in your cabin as you will return to Luxury afterwards.
10.30 Board a bamboo rowing boat for the visit of the Vung Vieng Floating Village with its school, museum, tiny floating houses and the kind villagers.
12.30 Return to Paradise Explorer for a delicious Vietnamese lunch.
14.00 Explore Dark and Bright caves area while kayaking and swimming.
These two caves, different in shape and luminosity, will amaze you with their luxuriant vegetation and tranquil waters.
16.00 Return to Paradise Explorer and transfer back to Paradise Luxury.
16.30 – 17.15 Relax at leisure. Take this opportunity to book a session at our onboard Spa Services (refer to Spa menu in your cabin)
If you did not feel like it on the first day, you can still take the opportunity to enjoy the Afternoon Tea on the second day. Vietnamese Coffee and Tea demonstration on the sundeck with cake and biscuits.
17.30 – 19.00 Enjoy Happy Hour "Buy One and Get One Free"
Another cooking demonstration will take place on the sundeck. Feel free to join again or for the first time if you did not on the first day.
19.30 – 22.00 Again, the Chef will spoil you with an elegant, fine 6-course Vietnamese - Western fusion dinner
22.00 – 24.00 Evening Activities – relax at leisure; enjoy Movie Night, Squid Fishing or Beauty Spa services
THIRD DAY
6.30 Tai Chi session on the Sundeck, at the break of dawn
7.00 – 7.30 Coffee & tea with assorted homemade pastries
7.30 – 8.15 Take in the charm and tranquility of the lagoon of Luon Cave. Experience breathtaking view from a traditional rowing bamboo boat
8.15 International Buffet Breakfast
9.30 Cabin check-out and bill settlement
10.30 The boat anchors in the wharf. Time to go ashore from the boat
10.30 – 12.00 For guests who booked Paradise Cruises shuttle bus, a Set lunch will be served at Paradise Suites Hotel
For guests who booked a private car, it will pick you up upon disembarking.
12.15 – 12.30 Shuttle bus pick up at Paradise Suites Hotel, back to Hanoi.
