Stella Maris Halong Cruise Day Tour

ITINERARY

06.30 – 07:15. Our bus picks you up from hotel/stay in the old quarter Hanoi and depart on the highway for Tuan Chau Island, gateway to Halong bay, stop over for a rest on the way.

09:30  Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, you will check-in and get on board the Stella Maris cruise then starts the trip to discover the World Heritage Halong bay. Meet our cruise crew and enjoy welcome drink.

10:00 – 11:30  The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send amessage of goodness to every passengers cruising in the ancient bay.

12:30 Have a huge buffet lunch* with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13:30 Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For those who can’t walk much, you can stay on boat, chilling out on the sundeck).

14:30 Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, Stella Maris cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking).

15:30 Stop at Titop Island. On this small island, you can climb half way up the mountain to enjoy apanoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16:30 After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, coffee, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck. On the way back, the cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spot in the bay.

17:00 Arrive in Tuan Chau port. Disembark and get on bus going back on the high way to Hanoi.
20:45. Drop off at your hotel / stay, trip ends.

Note: Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice.
*A set lunch is served instead of buffet in case the number of guests on board below 30.