DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
08.00 – 08.30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12.00 – 12.30 Embark on Calypso Cruiser followed by cruise briefing
13.00 – 15.30 Savor a sumptuous lunch as Calypso Cruiser cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner…
15.30 – 17.30 Visit Amazing Cave
17.30 – 19.00 Enjoy drinks on Sundeck, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay, go swimming or just relax as the sun starts to set. Join in our brief Vietnamese cooking course on board while having some free wine.
19.00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board in a tranquil area. (Evening activities available: night squid fishing, karaoke, dancing…)
DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI
06.00 – 07.00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07.00 – 11.00 Have breakfast at sunrise.
Get your hand on some kayaking, visiting Luon cave, swimming.
Option: Visit Titop Island to enjoy the panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach.
Head back to the Harbor.
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11.00
12.00 – 16.30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16.30
What to bring:
Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
Attention:
- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
- Connecting room is available upon request.
- Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31
Price
| Tour package |
May 1, 2011 to Sept 30, 2011 |
1st Oct, 2011 - 30th Apr 2012 |
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| Categories |
Single |
Double |
Single |
Double |
| Deluxe | $215.00 |
$270.00 |
$215.00 |
$298.00 |
Inclusions:
- Complimentary round trip Hanoi – Halong by shuttle bus
- Meals as mentioned
- Accommodation on board (on twin /double basis)
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Kayaking
- Complimentary cooking demonstration
- Welcome drink, fresh fruit.
- Morning Taichi class
- Internet access on boat (limited)
Exclusions:
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses.
Extra service: Round trip Hanoi - Halong by private car: US$115/ 4 seat car, US$150/ 7 seat car, US$160/ 16 seat car
Children Policy:
- Children under 6 years old are Free of charge, Sharing room with parent (maximum 01 child/ room, Baby cot on request for Free)
- Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged at 75%, sharing room with parents (maximum 01 child/ room)
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY
08.00 – 08.30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12.00 – 12.30 Embark on Calypso Cruiser followed by cruise briefing
13.00 – 15.30 Savor a sumptuous lunch as Calypso Cruiser cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner…
15.30 – 17.30 Visit Amazing Cave
17.30 – 19.00 Enjoy drinks on Sundeck, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay, go swimming or just relax as the sun starts to set. Join in our brief Vietnamese cooking course on board while having some free wine.
19.00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board in a tranquil area. (Evening activities available: night squid fishing, karaoke, dancing…)
DAY 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay
07.00 – 08.00: Have breakfast on boat
08.30 – 09.00: Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1: Rock-climbing with Western instructors – suitable for those who fancy with adventure activities (extra charge will be applied)
10.15 – 12.30: Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
14.15 – 16.30: Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2: Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16.30 – 17.00 Cruise back to Calypso Cruiser.
19.00 Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. Overnight on board
DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
06.00 – 07.00: Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07.00 – 11.00: Have breakfast at sunrise.
Get your hand on some kayaking, visiting Luon cave, swimming.
Option: Visit Titop Island to enjoy the panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach.
Head back to the Harbor.
Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11.00
12.00 – 16.30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16.30
- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to the weather condition
- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa expiry date for all Passengers
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent's passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board: Visa and MasterCard.
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
- Connecting room is available upon request.
- Surcharge will be added for cruises on December 24 & 31
Price
| Tour package |
1st Oct, 2011 - 30th Apr 2012 |
1st May, 2012 - 31st Sept 2012 |
||
| Categories |
Single |
Double |
Single |
Double |
| Deluxe | $350.00 |
$540.00 |
$350.00 |
$540.00 |
Inclusions:
- Professional English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees and sightseeing
- All meals on board (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Two nights accommodation on board Calypso Cruiser with A/C, hot water & shower
- Kayaking for the 2 day (applied for 3 days -2 nights Kayaking)
- Rock climbing with western instructors for the 2 day (applied for 3 days - 2 nights Rock climbing - surcharge will be applied)
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- Insurance on board
- Tai Chi class
- Interenet on boat
Exclusions:
- Drinks
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Extra service: Round trip Hanoi - Halong by private car (150USD/ 4seat car, 190USD/ 7 seat car, 200USD/ 16 seat van)
Children policy:
- Children under 6 years old are Free of Charge, sharing froom with parent (maximum 01 child per room, baby cot on request for free)
- Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged at 75%, sharing froom with parents.
The Cabins - Confining fine bedding
Sized from 12.5sqm, all Calypso cabins are selectively equipped to confine fine bedding, and are well recognized with expansive windows to be exposed to the widest views of the bay. Acknowledging the views are constantly changing, the bathroom is also widely exposed to the views to ensure every moment of yours counts.
- Facilities
- Individually controlled Air-Conditioning
- Wardrobe
- Hot and Cold Shower
- Toilet Slippers
- Toiletries
- Fire Extinguisher
- Life hammer
Dining - Featuring a feast for the senses
Swimming and kayaking in the crystal waters of Halong Bay are integral experience during your time with Calypso.
Regular events like guest’s birthdays, honeymoon celebrations, Halloween, National days, Christmas, New Year and like such are well attended to ensure your fullest enjoyment and excitement during your valuable time onboard.
- Cooking demonstration
- Taichi class
- Internet access
- Massage service
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Night fishing
