Genesis Regal Cruise

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Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey
New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing.
Admiring Cat Ba Island to explore one pristine karst cave.
Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light Cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay
Discover and integrate in the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the Bay (exclusive)
Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay

5 HOURS CRUISE – SURPRISING CAVE – BEST ROUTE

KAYAK/SAMPAN ROWING / Lunch on boar / Sunset finger foods-snack

08.00: Hotel Pick up

Our English-speaking Guide will pick up guests from hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter, Timing from 8.00AM (ready)-8.30AM, for an on time trip and not impact to other guests, please be ready in above range time.

Our English speaking Tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel as scheduled. Use the NEW EXPRESSWAY Hanoi-Haiphong-Halong in comfort and time saving. On the way, you could see the local beauties by rice fields, road-side lifestyle, longest sea-cross bridge…and we also skip the commercial shopping center as usual.

10.50-11.15: Visit Pearl Workshop

Halong bay is famous with some floating pearl farm, the products for exporting. Visit pearl farm is interesting activity, however in one day tour, we have not enough time to do it. So we could visit a workshop on land to see how is a process of pearl collecting and see craft-man create the jewels from pearl

11.45: Boarding cruise

The bus will arrive Tuan Chau marina, easily get on Genesis Cruise by private pier, and then Crew, who will serve you along the trip with welcomed drink is served following Cruise manager’s briefing. While the boat heading the bay. Genesis uses Expressway to go, so early reach Halong bay and Cruising at first to be ‘’lonely on the bay’’.

12.40: Lunch on board

Enjoy a nice set-menu lunch. By local flavors in each dish, it vitally helps to recuperate after a 4-hour-car drive. In the meantime, Genesis boat goes among islets, that make Halong becomes wonderland.

After lunch, you are free to relax on sundeck. While the light of afternoon decreases slightly, hundreds of islands with different shares definitely amaze you by its natural beauty. What Genesis makes your trip different is not the sights of Halong, but the line that you are on. It is the best to watch unparalleled sceneries of Halong in slow motion.

14.00: Kayaking / Sampan rowing boat

The boat will move to Hangluon (three tunnels) area, a water cave for kayaking, rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing and the boar will slowly moving around to sightseeing more on the bay.

You will discover the area’s tranquility by kayaking – an indispensable water activity in Halong, for those who love challenging themselves or sitting on bamboo boat (Sampan), for those who love being gentle and sophisticated, to admire breathtaking scenes. This is moment you get closer to Halong’s nature. if you do not join any above activities, you could stay on sundeck for relaxing, then the boat will take you around the bay, do sightseeing other beautiful islets…such as Human head, Horse seat…Normally, this area is full of Cruises and tourists, but Genesis is one of the first cruise come here for afternoon, so it is really peaceful and less-touristic.

15.05: Discover Surprising Cave – Core area of Heritage site

You will leave the boat and having around 01 hour to explore Sung Sot (Surprising) cave. This least known cave locates on a remote island, which is rare in cave-lake seascape. The compartment in the heart of Sung Sot cave is surrounded by extremely beautiful niches. The outside section has a high ceiling with lots of hangover. In particular, the second compartment suddenly expanded immensely with curved domes printed in streaks of very smooth and smooth hats, wholly over the head like a large, wide theater. This is the hugest and most beautiful cave in Halong bay, locates in core area of heritage site.

16.15: Sunset watching in afternoon tea break

This is moment will take a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. You also have time to enjoy other amazing sceneries of the wonder. A tea break with coctails, fruits, snack, egg coffee (included) will served to full fill the romantic ambience.

17.15: Get on bus

It is the time to say goodbye Halong bay, Disembark to get on the bus, moving to new express way to get back Hanoi.

18.15: Sort break

Short stop for rest room if needed, only 5 minutes.

19.30-20.00: Hotel / Farewell

Say goodbye to you and hope you just enjoy the trip with us, see you again. Halong Luxury Day Tour

PRICE POLICY

Inclusions:

Lunch on board (Vietnamese & sea food)
Mineral, WIFI, movie on bus
Afternoon finger foods before disembark
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Luxury van transfer (round trip)
English speaking guide
On board insurance and service charges

Exclusions:

Beverages
Sampan rowed boat/kayking – 5$/pax
Tips and other personal expense
10% VAT (tax)

OTHER POLICIES

Cancellation:

Trip cancelled by bad weather or any force majeure case:
– If you take the lunch: charge 15$/person
– If you do not take the lunch: FREE of charge
Trip cancelled any sensible reason from customer as sick, flight delayed, go to hospital: 100% refund (with documents)
Children Policy:

Children under 04 years old: Free of charge
Children 05 to 10 years old: Charge 75% rate of adult
Children from 11 years old and above: full charged as adult

THINGS TO BRING ALONG

Cash in Vietnam dong
Camera
Sport shoes prefer
Sun cream
Anti-insect cream
Phone headset to listen audio guide (if you do not have, we will provide in trip)

First Day	Ha Noi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
09.00 – 09.30 Pick Up	Starting the journey, Genesis Tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby in Ha Noi as scheduled. If not using our limousine shuttle, we will greet you at Genesis guest station, Got pier, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city.
09.30-11.30 – On road	Moving on expressway 5B, tourist will be introduced about the culture, live…of Vietnamese by our Tour guide.
11.30 – 12.00 Check in and set sailing	Genesis team will welcome you at lounge and register for your trip. You will embark Genesis Regal Cruise in the warmly greeting of the team who will accompany you guys in the trip. Receive the room key, check in and take a rest at your reserved room before lunch, while Regal Cruise set sailing.
12.40 Lunch time – relax	Back to the Tonkin restaurant, you enjoy set menu lunch with delicious food and drinks. Regal Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color of the bay. After that, it would be relax and leisure.
14:10 – 15.10 Visit karst cave on Cat ba national park	Regal Cruise stops at Gia Luan wharf, a path for tourists to visit Cat Ba National Park. After leaving the boat, the van will take visitors down the asphalt road through the forest, the stop point is a typical karst cave which were formed from million years ago. Have chance to meet the red list Cat ba langur. You will have an hour to discover this area with much of interesting information and stories about Cat ba island, Lan ha bay…
15:10 – 16:00 Relax and Sighseeing	Return to Regal Cruise, visitors continue the journey to explore the other hidden beauty of Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. You can choose to sip coctails on the sundeck or relaxing in the cabin with an extra-large view to the small green islets.
16:00 Kayaking or rowing bamboo boat	Reaching Dark- Light area of 3 underwater caves. In this activity, visitors have two choices, either by themselves creating separate roads for exploring by kayaking or sit on boats that rowed by the local people to soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Guests have about 1 hour here to have the opportunity to admire closest to nature of wonder.
17.00 Swimming – relax	Regal Cruise will move to safe anchorage. Visitors can choose to swim in emerald water or going on sundeck to enjoy the magnificence of the bay where were voted as one of the top 20 beautiful sunset in Asia by CNN.
18.00 Sunset hunting & Party	Especially, visitors do not forget to join the “sunset party” on the open sundeck area of the ship. In the rhythm of the music, boldly add the party atmosphere of the trip. Do not miss the special offer “Happy hours – buy one get one free” to enjoy the memorable moments in the trip. Moreover, Regal Chef will guide you how to make one of the 50 best dishes in the world, voted by CNN – “Nem” – Deep Fried Spring Rolls in Vietnam.
19.30 Dinner on board	Guests will enjoy the delicate dinner in the warm and cozy ambience. The freshly cooked seafood dishes, mixed by Vietnamese and Western styles, promise to bring guests an unforgettable dinner on this memorable trip.
21:00 Relax on board	A free time for some activities such as: films; playing chess, reading books, listening to music, trying your luck with squid fishing, tea culture learning, or enjoy the starlight of night sky in the bay on sundeck.
22:00 – Sleeping	Cruise goes to overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.
Second Day	Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L)
06.30 Morning greet	Tai Chi wake up to new days are practiced out on the sundeck. This is also the moment visitors can pick up the dawn on the bay.
07.30 Breakfast	A light and nutritious breakfast served at the restaurant will help you enjoy the last day on the bay, which is always full of energy.
08.30 Visit a floating house	Tour guides and tender will take you to visit a floating house on the bay. The local host will welcome you as home-guests, visitors will be exchanged with the owner, to understand the information about culture, history … of the fishing village on Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. Guests enjoy traditional dried fish and traditional wine offered by the local host.
9.30 – 10.30 Brunch time	Guests return to the boat, stay and check out procedures. Enjoying the scenery of the Bay and a delicious buffet brunch while cruising back to the harbor.
11:45 – Back pier	Regal Cruise arrives in Got Pier. Guests will relax at the private lounge, preparing luggage and depart back to Hanoi.
14.00 – hotel	Return to Hanoi Hotel after moving quickly by the highway. Finishing your memorable journey with Regal Cruise

Fist Day	Ha Noi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
09.00 – 09.30 Pick Up	Starting the journey, Tour guide of Regal Halong bay luxury cruise will pick you up at the hotel lobby in Ha Noi as scheduled. If not using our limousine shuttle, we will greet you at Genesis guest station, Tuan Chau marina, Halong city
09.30-11.30 – On road	Moving on expressway 5B, tourist will be introduced about the culture, live…of Vietnamese by our Tour guide.
11.30 – 12.00 Check in and set sailing	Genesis team will welcome you at lounge and register for your trip. Receive the room key, check in and take a rest at your reserved room before lunch, while Regal Halong bay luxury Cruise set sailing.
12.40 Lunch time – relax	Back to the Tonkin restaurant, you enjoy set menu lunch with delicious food and drinks. Regal Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color of the bay.
14:10 – 15.10 Visit karst cave on Cat ba national park	Regal Cruise stops at Gia Luan wharf, a path for tourists to visit Cat Ba National Park. After leaving the boat, the van will take visitors down the asphalt road through the forest. The stop point is a typical karst cave which was formed from million years ago. Have chance to meet the red list Cat Ba langurs.
15:10 – 16:00 Relax and Sighseeing	Return to Regal Cruise, visitors continue the journey to explore the other hidden beauty of Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay. You can choose to sip coctails on the sundeck or relaxing in the cabin with an extra-large view to the small green islets.
16:00 Kayaking or rowing bamboo boat	Reaching Dark – Light area of 3 underwater caves. In this activity, visitors have two choices, either by themselves creating separate roads for exploring by kayaking or sit on boats that rowed by the local people to soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
17.00 Swimming – relax	Regal Halong bay luxury cruise will move to safe anchorage. Visitors can choose to swim in emerald water or going on sundeck to enjoy the magnificence of the bay where were voted as one of the top 20 beautiful sunset in Asia by CNN.
18.00 Sunset hunting & Party	Especially, visitors do not forget to join the “sunset party” on the open sundeck area of the ship. In the rhythm of the music, boldly add the party atmosphere of the trip. Do not miss the special offer “Happy hours – buy one get one free” Moreover, Regal Chef will guide you how to make one of the 50 best dishes in the world, voted by CNN – “Nem” – Deep Fried Spring Rolls in Vietnam.
19.30 Dinner on board	Guests will enjoy the delicate dinner in the warm and cozy ambience. The freshly cooked seafood dishes, mixed by Vietnamese and Western styles, promise to bring guests an unforgettable dinner on this memorable trip.
21:00 Relax on board	A free time for some activities such as: films; playing chess, reading books, listening to music, squid fishing, tea culture learning, or enjoy the starlight of night sky in the bay on sundeck.
22:00 – Sleeping	Cruise goes to overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.
Second Day	Ba Trai dao beach – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island
06.30 Morning Tai Chi	Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay.
07:30 – Breakfast time	Enjoy breakfast with a menu including: sandwiches, pastries, eggs, ham, sausage…. fulfill the energy to be ready to discover the Cat ba island – Lan Ha bay.
08:30 – Move to day boat for Cat ba island	Transfering guests to Genesis day boat and taking to visit Lan Ha Ba, Ba trai dao beaches, sail straight to Viet Hai Village where is located on the valley of Cat Ba National Park, Cat ba island.
10:00 – 12:00 Discover Viet Hai village on bikes	The boat to Viet Hai wharf, you get bicycles to Viet Hai Village about 4km. A small village deep in the valley, surrounding mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffalo … You stroll around the village, meet with local people, visit the school of the local children, or discover the village by walking around.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch time	Cycling back to Viet Hai wharf. Enjoying lunch on board. Then take relax, sunbathe. Boats will take you away on Lan Ha Bay, directly overlooking Ba Trai Dao beaches area.
14:00 – 16:00 – Swim/kayak	You go kayak explore the area of the Ba Trai Dao. Guests can sunbath and swim on the private beach.
17:30 Back Regal boat	Day boats will take visitors back to the Regal Halong bay luxury cruise, back to the point overnight on the bay.
18:00 Relax	Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day. Joining the mini cooking class, today we will make fried spring rolls, another traditional taste.
19:30 Dinner	Enjoy dinner on board with an all-new menu that includes local seafood delights combined with some Western-style cooking.
20:00 Relax	You will have time for rest, drink, listening music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.
Last Day	Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L)
06.30 Morning greet	Tai Chi wake up to new days are practiced out on the sundeck. This is also the moment visitors can pick up the dawn on the bay.
07.30 Breakfast	A light and nutritious breakfast served at the restaurant will help you enjoy the last day on the bay, which is always full of energy.
08.30 Visit a floating house	Tour guides and tender will take you to visit a floating house on the bay. The local host will welcome you as house-guest, visitors will be exchanged with the owner, to understand the information about culture, history … of the fishing village on Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
9.30 – 10.30 Brunch time	Guests return to the boat, stay and check out procedures. Enjoying the scenery of the Bay and a delicious buffet brunch while cruising back to the harbor.
11:45 – Back pier	Regal Halong bay luxury cruise arrives in Got Pier. Guests will relax at the private lounge, preparing luggage and depart back to Hanoi.
14.00 – hotel	Return to Hanoi Hotel after moving quickly by the highway. Finishing your memorable journey with Regal Halong bay luxury cruise

PRICE POLICIES

Inclusions	Exclusions
Welcome drinks Reserved en-suite room on board Full board meals: 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, 01 Breakfast, 01 Brunch Complimentary tea, coffee, fresh water in the room English speaking tour guide from Hanoi Visit mountain cave & floating house Entrance and sightseeing fees Onboard insurance and service charges	Luxury transfer & toll fee – 25$/person/return Kayaking/bamboo boat – $10/person Spa & massage services Beverages, tips and personal expenses Bank charge (for payment by credit card) All other services not clearly mentioned VAT (government tax) 10%

2. TO KNOW BEFORE GOING

– The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
– Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure
– All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above

3. MEAL NOTES

– The trip will full meals on board
– The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or to our guide in advance.

4. WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING ALONG?

– Original passport / ID card (required for check-in)
– Cash in Vietnam dong
– Camera
– Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears…