HIGHLIGHTS:

• Go Kayaking or bamboo boat around Vung Vieng fishing village to explore the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay
• Learn about traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking demonstration
• Try the ancient art of Tai Chi surrounded by Bai Tu Long Bay’s natural beauty.
• Discover a mysterious ancient Thien Canh Son Cave hidden beneath wild forest canopy and naturally chiseled stone. 

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HA NOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - KAYAKING - VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (-/LUNCH/DINNER)

• 08:00 - 08:30: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter are, depart to Bai Tu Long Bay.
• 11:45:  Arrive in Hon Gai pier and boarding operations
• 12:45: The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
• 13:15: Enjoy the lunch with the best products of the Bay.
• 14.45: Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking
• 15.30-16.30:  If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost.
• 17:00 -18:30: Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 free
• 17:30: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
• 19:00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board
• 21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HA NOI (BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/-)

• 06:30: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served.
• 07:00: Light breakfast is served.
• 07:30: Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Bai Tu Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
• 09:00: Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk.
• Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
• 09:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
• 10:45: The boat arrives at the pier.
• 11:00: Transfer to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
• Arival in Hanoi at 16:00, drop you off at hotel in Old Quarter Area, tour ends.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discover a mysterious ancient Thien Canh Son Cave hidden beneath wild forest canopy and naturally chiseled stone. 
• Go Kayaking or bamboo boat around Vung Vieng fishing village to explore the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay
• Learn about traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking demonstration from
• Try the ancient art of Tai Chi surrounded by Bai Tu Long Bay’s natural beauty.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HA NOI  - BAI TU LONG BAY – KAYAKING - VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (-/LUNCH/DINNER)

• 08:00 - 08:30: Our shuttle bus will pick you up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter are, depart to Bai Tu Long Bay.
• 11.45: Arrive in Hon Gai pier and boarding operations
• 12.45:  The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions.
• 13:15: Enjoy the lunch with the best products of the Bay.
• 14.45: Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by kayaking.
• 15.30-16.30: If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna at no extra cost.
• 17:00-18.30: Happy Hour: buy 01 get 01 free
• 17:30: The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
• 19:00: Enjoy set menu dinner on board
• 21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat. The bar is open late to serve you. Overnight at Cong Do Area.

DAY 2: CONG DAM AREA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

• 06:30:  Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
• 07:00-08:15: Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
• 08:30:  Transfer on the day boat to start an incredible trip to Bai Tu Long Bay. Surrounded by a breathless landscape, you will discover some of the most beautiful corners of the bay. Enjoy Kayaking in the area.
• 12:00: Have lunch on the boat.
• 15:30-16.30: Back to the Athena Cruise and you will have some free time. Relax in your cabin or on the Sundeck. Free sauna session.
• 17:00- 18.30: Happy hour: Buy 01 get 01 drink free
• 17:30: Cooking class with some new technique to learn.
• 19:00: The Gala dinner is ready for you.
• 20:30: Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity.  Free time on board. The bar is open late to serve you

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE -  HA NOI (BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/-)

• 06:30: Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck.
• 07:00: The Early Bird Coffee is ready to wake up you
• 07:30: Explore Thien Canh Son cave in Bai Tu Long Bay. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
• 09:00: Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk.
• Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge for you. Bill settlement at the reception desk.
• 09:30: Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck.
• 10:45:  The boat arrives at the pier.
• 11:00: Transfer to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
• Arival in Hanoi at 16:00, drop you off at hotel in Old Quarter Area, tour ends.

The Athena Cruise is the brand new five-star luxury cruise vessel in Bai Tu Long Bay.  Built in 2016, the Athena Cruise made her maiden voyage on July 1st, 2017.  The ship has 3 decks: a lower deck with reception, cabins, and boarding area, a middle deck with cabins, an indoor restaurant and bar, and a rooftop sundeck with open bar, coffee lounge, spa and sauna.  On board the Athena Cruise there are 21 high-end cabins with 5 different styles available to custom-tailor your voyage with us.  

Accomodation:  21 cabins

EXECUTIVE SUITE WITH BALCONY

No of Cabins: 10
Cabin Location: 1st deck
Avg. Room Size: 25 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View, Extra (Twin) Bed available for 1 Child

ELEGANT SUITE WITH BALCONY

No of Cabins: 06
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 28 m2
Bed Type: Double/Twin
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony, Ocean View, Extra Bed available for 1 Child

ATHENA TERRACE SUITE

No of Cabins: 02
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 32 m2
Bed Type: Double
Maximun Occupants: 2 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Sun Terrace with Panoramic Ocean View, Extra (Twin) Bed available for 1 Child

ATHENA TRIPLE SUITE WITH BALCONY

No of Cabins: 2
Cabin Location: 1st deck
Avg. Room Size: 35 m2
Bed Type: 1 Double + 1 Single Bed
Maximun Occupants: 3 adults + 1 child
Note: Private Balcony with Ocean View, Extra (Twin) Bed available for 1 Child

FAMILY CONNECTING SUITE

No of Cabins: 1
Cabin Location: 2nd deck
Avg. Room Size: 58 m2
Bed Type: 1 Double + 1Twin Connecting Cabin
Maximun Occupants: 4 adults + 4 children
Note: Private Balcony, Extra (Twin) Bed available for 1 Child

Life on board

Restaurant & Bar

Sundeck

Function Rooms

Activities

Price: All prices are in US Dollar per person

Low Season: From 01/05/2019 - 30/09/2019

Peak Season: From 01/10/2018 – 30/04/2019 & 01/10/2019 – 31/12/2019

What’s included?

• Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues
• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees, kayaking
• Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
• Experience English speaking guide/ station guide
• All meals on board
• Cooking demonstration
• Sunrise Tai Chi session
• Happy Hour
• Fishing equipment, movie, exciting games
• On board insurance

What’s excluded?

• Transfers to and from Bai Tu Long Bay (Shuttle Bus: 25US$/person/2ways)
• Bamboo Boat extra cost: 2.5US$/person
• Chrostmas, New Year's Eve Surcharge: 40US$/person
• Airfares, Visa arrangements
• Beauty spa and massage services
• Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned
• VAT Tax

What do I need to bring?

• Booking voucher from us
• It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. 
• Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...
• Cash for personal expense

What do I need to know?

• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice.
• Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are subject to nonrefundable.
• Inadvance register is required with name, passport, nationality, gender, and visa for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
• Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements before departure date.
• For safety: First aid kit is available at the Reception desk; Life jackets are in all cabins; No smoking in restaurant and cabin; Be aware of long jelly fish (seasonal)

Indochina Beauty Travel is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!