Day 1: Hanoi - Paloma Ha Long Cruise (L, D)

7.45 – 8.00 Our Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel

12.15   Arrive at Hon Gai Habour.

12.30   Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.

13.00   Check in and begin cruise. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Ha Long Bay.

13.30   Lunch - enjoy deluxe Set Menu Lunch.

Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager or Your Tour Guide.

14.45   Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Đầu Người” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cổng Trời” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. 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.

15:45   Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop – Titop Island.

16.00   Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.

17.00   Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Trong cave area, where we will anchor for overnight. Happy hour (Sunset Party ) & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the boat

19.15   Set Menu Dinner.

20.45   Evening activities include: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room at 21.00 (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.

21.00 – 23.00  Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)

23.00   End of Program for Day One.

Day 2: Paloma Ha Long Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)

06.15   Start your day with Taichi on the sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

7.00     Have buffet breakfast in dinning room.

08.00   Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.

08.15   Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.

10.00   Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).

10.30   Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11.30 – 12.00  Arrive at Hon Gai Habour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return transportation.