The Heritage Explorer Ocean Cruise is a program particularly designed for those who love exploring. Venture off the beaten track, go kayaking and visit floating fish farms and villages. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves and caves.
We are able to pick you up from hotels located within Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
8:00 – 8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Tuan Chau International Marina. 12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding. 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant. 12:40 Heritage Cruises takes you to contemplate the magnificent sceneries made from the limestone mountains of Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago. This bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise boats use this route. 15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach beaches)or Tra Bau area in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. 17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises 18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class 19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant.
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries. 8:30 Transfer to a speedboat to visit Viet Hai Village. Take a bicycle ride or electric car through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a rice-field vista. Visit a traditional house in a village deep in a national park where you can observe the lifestyle of the local people and enjoy lunch in the village. Return to the speedboat to visit Lan Ha Bay. 13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, where you can explore the secret trail and beaches. 15:30 Return to Heritage Cruises to enjoy cocktails, beer, and fine wine as the sky changes color. 17:30 Enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. The chef will lead a Vietnamese cooking class 19:30 Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the main restaurant 21:30 Welcome the night at the bar on the top deck, or try squid fishing. The bars are open late. Overnight onbo
06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck. 06:45 Have a light breakfast on board. 07:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave to enjoy the sparkling stalactites on the ceiling and feel the soul of the surrounding nature. 9:00 9:30 Return to the boat for checkout 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland 11:00 Return to Tuan Chau Marina and disembark for your onward journey. 12:10 While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge 14:00 If you have booked our limousine service, our chauffeur will pick you up to take you to your hotel in Hanoi
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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