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1. HALONG PALOMA CRUISES ITINERARY
Duration: 3 days/ 2 nights
Day 01 Hanoi - Halong Bay - Vong Vieng Village (L,D)
07.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy
welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch
and throughout the tour).
15:00 Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon,
Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the
village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional
activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour
(sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for
dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board
games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available.
Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight
aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 02 Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are
served
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places
such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early
breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach
lapped by the turquoise water.

2. 12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather).
14.00 Continue discovering discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the condition), the
most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing
village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst
mountain (time permitting).
16.00 Return to Paloma Cruise.
17.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien.
Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for
dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board
games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available.
Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded). Overnight
aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 03 Amazing Cave - Ha Noi (B, L, D)
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are
served.
07.00 Have breakfast in dinning room.
08.00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
08:15 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance
and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return
to the boat.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage
outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on
the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office
while waiting for return transportation
Arrive in Hanoi
INCLUSIONS
English Speaking Guide
Entrance and Sightseeing fees
Luxury Cruise through Ha Long bay
All meals on board (2 days 1 night: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast; 3days 2 nights: 2
breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
Kayaking for 1 hour (applied for 2 day-1 night trip)
Kayaking for the 2nd day (applied for 3 day- 2night trip)
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
Cooking demonstrations
Sunset party
2 bottles of mineral water in room
Daily fresh fruits in room
1 Bottle of red wine in Paloma Suites and Family Suites
Morning tea and coffee
English speaking guide boat
Service charge
Insurance on board

3. EXCLUSIONS
Round trip shuttle bus Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi (15$/person)
Airfares
Visa Arrangements (contact us to have best offer of Visa On Arrival)
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Shuttle bus
VAT
CHILDREN POLICY
The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for one children sharing a cabin
with two adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Two children below 12 staying in a separate cabin will be charge 75% of the adult price.
Children from 12 years older will be charged the same as adults.
Extra bed is available with additional charge at 20$ /night (upon your request)
THINGS TO BRING & TO KNOW
Passport with valid visa
Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes, swimming suites
Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
Please be ready on time for our pick up service
Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee
Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel
NOTES
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and
operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due
to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals onboard are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood.... Guests should advise any special food
preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport
numberand visa expiry date for all passengers.