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Experience Ha Long Bay in greater depth on a luxurious 3-day, 2-night journey aboard Athena Premium Cruise. Unlike shorter cruises, this itinerary gives you more time to explore iconic attractions such as Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Me Cung Cave, Tung Sau pearl farming area and Luon Cave. Enjoy kayaking, a day-boat excursion, Tai Chi, Vietnamese cooking demonstrations, sunset activities and elegant onboard dining. Guests can also relax with premium facilities including a four-season infinity pool, onsen, sauna and spa while enjoying two peaceful nights surrounded by the spectacular limestone scenery of Ha Long Bay.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We offer hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter area. Pickup time is usually about 8:00AM, depending on the hotel location and traffic conditions. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
For hotels outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please contact us in advance. A surcharge may apply depending on the pickup location, or we will advise the nearest meeting point.
Please meet your guide at the main entrance of the Hanoi Opera House. Our guide will be waiting there with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name and will be wearing a company uniform or a blue shirt for easy recognition. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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1Sung Sot Cave
Athena Premium Lounge – Ha Long International Cruise Port 12:00 PM Arrive at the Athena Premium Lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port for check-in and relaxation before boarding the cruise. Athena Premium Cruise 12:30 PM Board Athena Premium Cruise, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and settle into your cabin. Lunch Onboard 12:45 PM Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant on the 3rd deck while cruising through the spectacular limestone scenery of Ha Long Bay. Sung Sot Cave – Surprise Cave 2:45 PM Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay. Walk through its magnificent chambers filled with fascinating stalactites and stalagmites.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Ti Top Island
Visit Titop Island, one of Ha Long Bay’s most famous stops. Relax on the sandy beach, swim in the emerald water, or hike to the viewpoint at the top of the island for panoramic views over the limestone karsts and spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Hạ Long Bay
Return to Athena Premium Cruise 5:00 PM Return to the cruise and enjoy leisure time. Relax by the four-season infinity pool, admire the sunset from the sundeck, or experience the onboard sauna, onsen and spa facilities. Sunset Hour 6:00 PM Enjoy sunset over Ha Long Bay with the cruise's Buy 2 Get 1 Free drink promotion. Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration 6:30 PM Join the Athena Head Chef for a cooking demonstration and learn more about traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Dinner Onboard 7:00 PM Enjoy an elegant dinner at Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant on the 3rd deck. Evening Activities 8:30 PM Spend the evening at your leisure with activities such as squid fishing, karaoke, relaxing in the onsen, watching a movie, stargazing or reading in the onboard library.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Me Cung Cave
Morning Tai Chi 6:30 AM Start your morning with a relaxing Tai Chi session on the Athena Premium sundeck while enjoying the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay. Light Breakfast 7:00 AM Enjoy a light breakfast at Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant on the 3rd deck. Explore Ha Long Bay by Day Boat 8:15 AM Transfer to the day boat and continue deeper into Ha Long Bay to discover its spectacular natural landscape. Me Cung Cave 10:00 AM Visit Me Cung Cave, a fascinating limestone cave featuring unique rock formations and beautiful natural surroundings.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Lan Ha Bay
Tung Sau Area – Pearl Farm & Kayaking 11:00 AM Arrive at the Tung Sau area, learn about traditional pearl farming and enjoy kayaking through the calm waters surrounded by dramatic limestone islands.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Lan Ha Bay
Lunch on the Day Boat 12:30 PM Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay. Vietnamese Tea Experience 2:00 PM Relax with an afternoon tea break and discover more about traditional Vietnamese tea culture. Return to Athena Premium Cruise 3:00 PM Return to the main cruise and continue enjoying the beautiful seascape of Ha Long Bay. Onboard Relaxation 4:00 PM Relax at the four-season infinity pool or enjoy the cruise's onsen, sauna and spa facilities. Sunset Hour 6:00 PM Watch another spectacular Ha Long Bay sunset and enjoy the onboard Buy 2 Get 1 Free drink promotion. Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration 6:30 PM Join another cooking demonstration with the Athena Head Chef and discover traditional Vietnamese dishes. Dinner Onboard 7:00 PM Enjoy dinner at Ambrosia Restaurant on the 3rd deck. Evening Leisure 8:30 PM Enjoy your second evening onboard with squid fishing, karaoke, onsen, movie time, stargazing or relaxing in the library.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Hang Luon Cave
Morning Tai Chi 6:30 AM Start your final morning with a relaxing Tai Chi session on the Athena Premium sundeck while enjoying the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay. Light Breakfast 7:00 AM Enjoy a light breakfast at Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant on the 3rd deck. Luon Cave 8:00 AM Explore the tranquil Luon Cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat. Paddle through emerald waters surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs and peaceful natural scenery. Time at Luon Cave: 60 minutes
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
8Tuan Chau Island
Check-out 9:00 AM Return to Athena Premium Cruise, check your belongings, place your luggage outside the cabin and complete the check-out procedure at the reception. Brunch Onboard 9:30 AM Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while the cruise makes its way back toward Ha Long International Cruise Port. Return to Ha Long International Cruise Port 10:30 AM Arrive back at Athena Premium Lounge at Ha Long International Cruise Port. The 3-day, 2-night cruise experience ends here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island
Day 2 – Me Cung Cave, Tung Sau & Ha Long Bay
Luon Cave & Return to Ha Long
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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