Luxury cruise 3D/2N Halong - Cat Ba with Auco cruise

DAY 1: HALONG BAY and LAN HA BAY (L/D)

12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise center, take rest and get ready to start your lifetime cruise.

12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive the safety briefing.

13.00: Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Ha Long Bay passing by Kissing rock, Finger Islet, Toad Islet…

15.00: Explore Halong's amazing caves by bamboo boat or kayak

Optional: Traditional massage (chargeable), sunbathing on board or swimming around platform

17.30: Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free" on drinking.

18.00: Traditional cooking demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow) while The Au Co cruises back to overnight area.

19.30: Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.

21.00: Free time to be spent watching movies in the cinema behind the bar or enjoying squid fishing at the reception. 

DAY 2:  LAN HA BAY (B/L/D)

06.15: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.

07.30: Have breakfast on board while The Au Co cruises through the Bay passing a lot of beautiful spots. It’s good time to take amazing pictures.

09.00: Arrive at Viet Hai village at Cat Ba Island. Cycling or making a short trek into the spectacular jungle scenery to discover the out-of-this-world landscapes here.

10.30: Return to the boat. Take time to relax.

12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co Cruises slowly passes by beautiful karst towers.

14.30: Our captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room. A special tour allowed by the captain.

15.00: Kayaking at Ho Ba Ham area – one of the main filming spots in Halong Bay where still remains untouched, tranquil natural scenery and special ecological environment (If weather does not permit, alternative: Ang Du area).

16.30: Back to the boat for relaxation on board.

17.30: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) on drinking.

19.30: Enjoy the barbecue buffet in the restaurant (or sundeck depends on weather) while the boat is at anchor.

21.00: More free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception OR join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.

DAY 3: LAN HA BAY - HALONG BAY (B)

06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.

07.00: Take your time over breakfast.

08.00: Explore one of the biggest caves in Ha Long bay, beautiful stalactites, and stalagmite in Surprise cave.

09.00: Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.

09.30: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out.

10.45: Disembark in Tuan Chau port. Farewell.