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SIC HERITAGE CRUISE - 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Heritage Binh Chuan offers an authentic experience, accommodating a range of 40 to 60 passengers, ensuring an intimate and refined cruise through the Gulf of Tonkin. Passengers immerse themselves in Vietnam's culture, history, art, and its people while voyaging amidst the awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Highlights

Itinerary

8:00 – 8:30 Hotel pick-up for trip on new highway to Halong City.

12:00 Welcome to Heritage Cruises Lounge at No.28 of Tuan Chau International Marina for refreshments before boarding for the cruise

12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in to your suite. 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) (upon the weather) 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. Guests can try kayaking or simply swimming in the crystal clear water of the bay.

17:30 Return to Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.

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, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.

21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand at squid fishing. The bars are open until late. Overnight onboard

06:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck, followed by coffee, tea, and pastries.

8:30 Transfer to a day boat/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 on the village/on the dayboat. Back to the speedboat/dayboat to visit Lan Ha Bay.

13:30 Visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, cruise through Cai Beo floating village and then go to the Ba Trai Dao beaches where you can explore the secret trail and beaches, enclosed by vertical cliffs (if the weather and tide permit) or just swimming and kayaking in Tra Bau area.

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 onboard

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

12:10 While waiting for the pick-up service to your next destination, enjoy the comfort of our lounge Transfer to Hanoi. End of tour.