Staying 3 days 2 nights on Alova Gold Cruise give more opportunities to relax and explore the natural wonder of Halong Bay. Visit the remote fishing village to view the daily life of the locals and kayak true unspoiled lagoons, slide past deserted white sand beaches and awesome limestone karst formations. This escape is ideal for relaxing, swimming and communing with nature. The perfect option for the return visitors to Halong Bay, or the traveler yearning for a truly authentic Halong Bay cruise experience.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong

07:45: Picking up guests from hotel
08:15: Starting to drive to Ha Long Bay
10:30: Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way
12:30: Arriving in Ha Long Bay harbor
12:45: Boarding Alova Gold Cruise I and welcome drink
13:00: Safety briefing and check in cabin
13:30: Lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine
15:30: Kayaking & swimming and relaxing
18:00: Dinner with Vietnamese Cuisine & enjoying a romantic night at bar or doing squid fishing

Day 2: Alova Gold Cruise – Halong Bay

07:00:  Wake up call
07:15: Prepare your daily back pack for another extra day in paradise
07:30: Captain Breakfast
08:15: Prepare for boarding our smaller day cruise to explore Ha Long Bay
08:30: Cruising, relaxing, kayaking & visiting Lan Ha Bay
12:00: Barbecue seafood lunch on board
14:00: Visiting pearl farm
16:00: Re-check in Alova Gold Cruise I
18:00: Cooking class
18:30: Squid fishing available
19:30: Dinner Vietnamese Cuisine

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi

07:00: Wake up call
07:30: Captain Breakfast
08:15: Visiting Sung Sot cave
09:30: Check out
11:00: Time to say good bye to our crew, boarding tender to Ha Long harbor
11:30: Lunch Vietnamese Cuisine on Ha Long Bay harbor
12:30: Let’s get on shuttle bus
15:00: Short stop to stretch the legs
16:30: Saying goodbye to you at your hotel. Trip ends

Included:

· Pick up from hotel/stay in Old Quarter
· Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
· English speaking guide for the duration of the trip
· 2 bottles of water per person in the bus
· All entrance tickets as indicated in itinerary
· 1 hour kayaking & squid fishing· Cooking class
· Visiting Sung Sot cave
· Complementary bottle of water in cabin and Welcome Drink
· All meals as indicated in itinerary
· All indicated in our itinerary

Excluded:

· Beverages, tax, travel insurance & service charge
· Tips, personal expenses
· All not indicated in our itinerary
· Pick up from hotel or stay outside Old Quarter

Notes:
· Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather & operations conditions
· There isn’t a doctor or pharmacy on board

What to bring:

· Passport with valid visa
· Sun block, swimming suit, sport shoes
· Cash for personal expenses

Family & Kids:
Alova Gold Cruise is kids friendly & safe.

Weather:
In the winter period the weather can be cool from Dec till end Febr