Grayline Cruise

Overview: Grayline Halong Cruise has set a new standard for deluxe cruise service on one of the most beautiful bays on earth. Grayline Halong has lived true to the 103 year old brand its name is associated with.

Gray Line Halong features a unique design of Vietnamese traditional wooden junk and a luxury set of services by our professional teams. Spreading over 3 decks, it has 14 luxury cabins offering boutique interiors with oak-wooden wall, all rooms and bathrooms having sea-view, private sundeck and private balcony. Gourmets must be quick to reserve outdoor dining tables if you want to combine the scenic atmosphere with your delectable cuisine. 2 distinctive bars (1 outdoors, 1 indoors) are ready to ease your mind by special cocktails or gear-up youngsters’ adrenaline by rock music. The top deck serves as a perfect place to enjoy lingering in the sunshine and discovering the splendid beauty of Halong bay with a 360° view, thus promising unforgettable and thoroughly relaxing moments.

SERVICES Reception desk assistance 24 hour security Newspapers and magazines Souvenir boutique Bar opened from 7.00AM until 11.00 PM on 3rd Deck dining-room Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01 : Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D) ( G)  

At 08:00, Holiday to Indochina's tour guide and driver pick you up for the 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay, the must-see Vietnam holiday destination and the natural wonder of the world

12:15: Embarkation at Tuan Chau Marina pier, Tuan Chau island, Halong city. Enjoy complimentary drink at Gray Line private lounge.

12:30: Transfer by tender to Grayline Halong Cruise-welcome drink. Cruise briefing and check in cabins for tourists.

13:00: Enjoy set lunch while cruising to Vung Vieng floating fishing village.

15:00: Arrive in Vung Vieng - the most beautiful fishing village in Halong bay. You will take the rowing boat trip and pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre, meet and see the local life, enjoy the magnificent landscape with limestone mountains and sea caves. Luxury kayaks are available for people who want to discover the village by themselves.

16:15: Back to the cruise and continue cruising to Drum cave.

16:45 - 17:30: Enjoy swimming around the cruise ( weather condition ), relax on the sundeck for fantastic views and sunset photo opportunities.

18:30: Cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, in magic atmosphere in Ha long Bay, Luxury buffet BBQ dinner ( available for group 10 pax + ) is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.

21:00: Evening activities include: Watching film at approximately 21.00; Board and card games are available; Join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.

22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave, the quietest sleeping area permitted by Halong governmental office. End of the program of Day 1.

Day 2 Halong Bay - Hanoi  (B, L) ( G) 

06:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck.

07:30: Have breakfast include Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:30: Visit Amazing cave ( Hang Sung Sot ) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30 - 10:30: Check out time. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery during the trip back the pier. Brunch served on board.

10:00: Farewell Buffet brunch and hope to serve tourist soon again.

11:30: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line private lounge before land transfer to Hanoi. End of services.

15:45: Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.

Holidaytoindochina.com would like to thank you so much for your traveling with us. We hope that you had a great Halong cruise and wish to welcome you back.

RATES IN USD DOLLARS:

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INCLUDED

•     Full equipped  en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
•     All meals on board (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)
•     Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
•     Complimentary morning tea and coffee
•     Welcome drink
•     Tai Chi
•     Cookery demonstration
•     Entrance and sightseeing fees
•     Kayaking
•     Local rowing boat
•     Fruits and local wine party
•     Internet wifi on dining room
•     Fishing equipment
•     English speaking guide
•     On board insurance and service charges

EXCLUDED

•     Beverages
•     Transfer Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
•     Tips and other personal expenses
•     All other services not clearly mentioned above

TOUR ITINERARY

Day1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L,D) ( G) 

At 08:00, Holiday to Indochina's tour guide and driver pick you up for the 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay, the must-see Vietnam holiday destination and the natural wonder of the world.

12:15: Embarkation at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau island, Halong city). Enjoy complimentary drink at Gray Line private lounge.

12:30: Transfer by tender to the Gray Line Halong Cruise - welcome drink. Cruise briefings and check in your cabins.

13:00: Enjoy set lunch while cruising to Vung Vieng floating fishing village.

15:00: Arrive Vung Vieng - the most beautiful fishing village in Halong bay. You will take the rowing boat trip and pass through floating houses of 65 families, a floating school & floating information centre, meet and see the local life, enjoy the magnificent landscape with limestone mountains and sea caves. Luxury kayaks are available for people who want to discover the village by themselves.

16:15: Back to the cruise and heading to Drum cave.

16:45 - 17:30: Enjoy swimming around the cruise ( weather condition ), relax on the sundeck for fantastic views and sunset photo opportunities.

18:30: Cooking demonstration will be on the sundeck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, in magic atmosphere in Ha long Bay, Luxury buffet BBQ dinner ( available for group 10 pax + ) is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.

21:00: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the outdoor bar at approximately 21.00; Board and card games are available; Join the squid fishing on boat with our crew. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.

22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave, the quietest sleeping area permitted by Halong governmental office. End of the program of Day 1.

Day 2 :  Halong Bay (B,L,D) ( G) 

06:30: Greeting dawn on the Bay, join the Tai Chi class, if the weather condition allows or upon guest’s request.

07:30: Light breakfast with menu of: Bread, pastries, bacon, ham, egg, juice, tea or coffee, sausage…

08:30: Transfer to Gray Line day boat - Depart for Lan Ha bay, a small and peaceful bay. Sailing straight to Viet Hai village, a small village on the mountain, far away from center belongs to Cat Ba island, Hai Phong. Tourists will be overweelmed by the fantastic beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Lan Ha bay is different with hundreds of small beaches where you can come to swim, go kayaking...

10:00: Arrive at Viet Hai pier - take bicycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife (4km) to village that locates on a small valley of moutain with great landscape among rice fiield, buffalos, famers.

10:30 - 12:00: Trekking in the core of Cat ba National forest to Bat cave. tourists can enjoy village scenery, then trekking back the village(800m/1way).

12:30: Enjoy village scenery, trekking in the core of Cat Ba National Forest to Bat cave, then trekking back the village (800m/ 1 way). Enjoy lunch with local seafood.

14:30 - 17:30: Visit Dark Cave by kayaking and swimming near the boat in new fresh environment with special feeling among wide blue sea water.

16:00: Cruise back to our overnight anchorage near Drum Cave.

18:00: Relax and enjoy sunset on the Sundeck. Cooking class will be showed.

19:00: Dinner is served with a variety of Halong seafood.

20:00: Take part in a huge number of evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room, board and card games, squid fishing, karaoke singing on Star bar with various languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French...

22:00: Overnight anchorage near Drum cave area. End of the program of Day 2.

Day 3 : Halong Bay - Hanoi (B,L) ( G)

6:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck.

07:30: Light breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.

08:30: Visit Amazing cave ( Hang Sung Sot ) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong

09:30 - 10:00: Check out time. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery during the trip back the pier. Brunch served on board.

11:30: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line private lounge before land transfer to Hanoi. End of services

Holidaytoindochina.com would like to thank you so much for your traveling with us. We hope that you had a great Halong cruise and wish to welcome you back.

RATES IN USD DOLLARS:

END  OF SERVICE

INCLUDED

•     Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
•     All meals on board (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts)
•     Complimentary 02 bottled mineral water inside the cabin
•     Complimentary morning tea and coffee
•     Welcome drink
•     Tai Chi
•     Cookery demonstration
•     Entrance and sightseeing fees
•     Kayaking
•     Local rowing boat  
•     Fruits and local wine party
•     Internet Wifi on dining room
•     Fishing equipment
•     English speaking guide
•     On board insurance and service charges

EXCLUDED

•     Transfer Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi
•     Beverages
•     Tips and other personal expenses
•     All other services not clearly mentioned above