DAY 1 – LAN HA BAY
Main attraction: Viet Hai Village (Cat Ba Island)
Things to do: Cycle or trek in Viet Hai village/ Take a swim in the crystal water of Lan Ha Bay / Sip between sights in Happy Hour/ Try your hands at the cooking demonstration
11:45 Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers.
12:15 Board The Au Co and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.
13:00 The journey begins with a fusion lunch while The Au Co cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet.
14:45 Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village – a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Stop at Bhaya Café for a drink and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” &“Save the Langurs”, two of Bhaya Cruises’ corporate social responsibilities projects.
16:15 Bid farewell to the Viet Hai village and return to where the ship anchors. Cool off with a swim in the emerald lagoon around Viet Hai pier.
17:00 Return to the boat to freshen up as the boat cruises toward the anchor point.
17:30 Participate in a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while enjoying the Happy Hour promotion on a selection of drinks.
19:15 Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant.
21:00 The evening is at leisure to sip cocktails on the sundeck or enjoy squid fishing after dinner on the main deck. Retire to your cabin for a good night’s sleep.
DAY 2 – HALONG BAY
Main attraction: Trinh Nu Beach & Cave
Things to do: Tai Chi on sundeck/ Explore Trinh Nu cave/ Swim or kayak around Trinh Nu area
06:15 Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for those who might need a pick-me-up.
06:45 A light breakfast is served in the restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards the center of Halong Bay.
07:30 Kayak around the Trinh Nu area or visit Trinh Nu Cave – one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay covering an area of 2,000m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
08:30 Return to The Au Co and prepare to checkout.
09:00 Enjoy a buffet brunch in Halong Restaurant.
09:30 Leisurely enjoy the scenery on the way back to the harbour (*)
10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.
Goodbye & see you again! Hẹn Gặp Lại!
*Excursions are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operating conditions at sea.
