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Option 1: Two-Day Cruise
Package
Day 1: Hanoi - Paloma Ha Long Cruise (L, D)
08:30 am approx: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus
or private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside,
farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take
photos. Comfort break. The distance from Hanoi to Ha Long bay is
approximately 3 ½ hours
12 noon approx: Arrive
Ha Long Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain
and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about
life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the
outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its
dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon: While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay,
relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon
nap in your cabin.
Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about
this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They
will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet
the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what
life is like living on the water.
We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this
community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Ha Long Bay.
We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go
kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our
expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic
paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the
Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of
sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in
our luxurious spa.
Early evening: Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening
cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a
pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is
a gastronomic delight. After dinner, unwind in the bar where there
is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the
spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go
cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Day 2: Paloma Ha Long Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
06:30: For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session
on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body
and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the
limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an
early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of
caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi
(Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island.
It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of
stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00: We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax
before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store. An early
lunch is served.
12 noon: Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as
our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00 Option 2: Three -Day Cruise
Package
Day 1: Hanoi - Paloma Ha Long Cruise (L, D)
08:00am
Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick
up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside,
farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break
The distance from Hanoi to Ha Long bay
is approximately 3 ½ hours
12 noon approx Arrive Ha Long Bay.
Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for
a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and
unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or
on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its
dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon While we make our way to Bai Tu
Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an
afternoon nap in your cabin.
Early afternoon we arrive at Cong Do Island with its many lagoons
home to numerous species of sea-life, such as shrimp, crab, fish,
squid and aquatic plants while south-west of the island has a
preserved, almost undamaged coral reef.
We drop anchor.
Opportunity to
go swimming in the clear warm waters or teambuilding game and go
kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert
will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling
lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its
lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make
the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and
sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening Back on board, enjoy the sunset
with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a
pre-dinner drink in the bar.
A BBQ dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area,
which is a gastronomic delight.
After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books,
magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our
plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or
take a late night swim under the stars. Accommodation and overnight
on junk.
Day 2: Paloma Ha Long
Cruise and Kayaking (B, L, D)
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun
deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there
is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone
peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or have an
early morning swim
Breakfast, coffee or tea is served.
After breakfast transfer from The Paloma to a smaller boat which
will take you to one of the remoter and secluded parts of the Bai Tu
Long waters and islands.
Our guide will take you on a kayaking tour of the
waters. There is no better way to discover the lagoons, the coral
reef, beaches and limestone peaks.
Or sunbathe on one of the secluded beaches, go swimming.
During the morning our chef and crew prepare a
special BBQ lunch on the private beach ( depends on the weather)
After lunch continue kayaking, sunbathing, swimming or fishing
Or join one of our local guides who will take you
on a tour of the local community and the area. You will have a
chance to see at first hand the fascinating life of the people.
16:00 Board the small boat and sail back
to The Paloma
Back on board take time to refresh and relax
Early evening Enjoy the sunset with evening
cocktails and fresh fruit
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area
After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a
selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa;
watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go night
fishing or take a late night swim under the stars
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Day 3: Paloma Ha Long
Cruise - Hanoi (B)
06:30 Wake up again to the sunrise
A second morning’s Tai Chi session if you missed yesterday’s or if
you want to continue with this great way to start the new day
Or take an early morning swim or have a lie in
Breakfast, coffee or tea is served
We set sail again and head to Vong Vieng floating fishing village.
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about
this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the
local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village
where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See
at first-hand what life is like living on the water.
We are proud of our working partnership with, and
support of, this community.
Back on board we start to head back the harbor.
10:00 am Take time to refresh and relax
before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.
12 noon Return to the shore and disembark
from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
transfer to minibus or private and return to
Hanoi
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00
As indicated: (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
PALOMA CRUISE IN HA LONG BAY
