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Duration : 3 days 2 nights
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Departure : Hanoi Old Quarter
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Suitable : Family with kids, couple, solo travelers
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Type : Cruise tour
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Product Code : T31APR02
Overview
Spending 3 days and 2 nights on Apricot Cruise is the perfect choice for exploring the magnificent, off-the-beaten-track areas of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have the chance to explore Titop Island, visit a pearl farm and Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches Islets), discover Sung Sot Cave, and enjoy a variety of activities on board and on the islands.
Highlights
- Experience 2 days 1 night on 3 star cruise on Halong bay
- Visit Surprising Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay
- Take part in exciting activities such as swimming, doing tai chi, joining cooking class, kayaking
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Located on first floor with sea-view window
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 Oceanview cabinSize : 18m2 Max Adults: 2 Bed size: Double/ Twin |
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 Balcony cabinSize : 25m2 Max Adults: 2 Bed size: Double/ Twin |
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 1 night boat +1 night superior bungalowSize : 18m2 Max Adults: 2 Bed size: Double/ Twin |
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 1 night boat +1 night garden bungalowSize : 18m2 Max Adults: 2 Bed size: Double/ Twin |
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 1 night boat +1 night sea view bungalowSize : 25m2 Max Adults: 2 Bed size: Double/ Twin |
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- Meals
- 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
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- Transportation
- Shuttle bus
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- Accommodation
- Cruise Cabin
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- Price Includes
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- Welcome Drinks
- Kayaking, cooking class
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Price Excludes
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- Pickup service by shuttle bus (bookable in next step)
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above.
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- Cancellation by Customer
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For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:
- More than 30 days before arrival: No charge
- 15-30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- 7-15 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
- 4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
- Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.
Notes:
- There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
- For no show cases, there will be no refund.
- All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us
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- Cancellation by Weather
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In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.
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- Children Policy
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- Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
- From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
- From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
- Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
- Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
Itineraries
- Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
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07:45–08:30: Optional shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands, and the Red River Delta.
12:00–12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and board the cruise. Meet the captain and crew and enjoy a welcome drink while receiving a brief introduction to life on board.
Check in to your cabin and take some time to refresh and unwind.
Enjoy a delectable lunch as the cruise sails towards Ha Long Bay.
Afternoon Activities:
Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the most beautiful and largest caves in Ha Long Bay, featuring thousands of impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Return to APRICOT Cruise before heading to Titop Island for swimming and climbing to the island's summit, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Ha Long Bay during the summer. In winter, visit a floating pearl farm village and learn about the techniques used to produce high-quality pearls.
Continue cruising towards a tranquil area, enjoying the beautiful seascapes along the way.
Return to the boat and enjoy a Sunset Party on the sundeck with complimentary wine and fresh fruits.
Evening Relaxation:
Dinner is served on board. Socialize with fellow guests, take part in onboard games, try squid fishing, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Apricot cruise
- Day 2: Halong Bay
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Option 1: 2 Nights on Board
06:30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07:00: Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and tea while cruising towards Lan Ha Bay. Transfer to a smaller boat to explore the bay.
Afternoon Activities:
Pass by many beautiful islets in the bay, including Head Man's Face Islet, Saddle Horse Islet, Fairy Lake, Drum Cave, and Virgin Cave.
Explore Du Cave (Hang Dù) by kayak. Enjoy swimming and relaxing at Dong Tien Lake (Ho Dong Tien), a pristine natural area surrounded by turquoise waters.
Lunch is served on board.
Visit a floating pearl farm village and learn about the techniques used to produce high-quality pearls.
Return to your cruise boat and take some time to refresh and relax before joining the Sunset Party on the sundeck, with complimentary wine and fresh fruits.
Evening Relaxation:
Take some time to freshen up before joining fellow guests for a pre-dinner drink at the bar.
Dinner is served on board. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, try squid fishing, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Overnight on board.
Option 2: 1 Night on Board + 1 Night on Cat Ba Island
06:30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07:00: Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and tea while cruising towards the floating pearl farm village. Transfer to a smaller boat to explore Dark and Bright Cave, the pearl farm, Viet Hai Village, and Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy guided kayaking, swimming, and exploring pristine natural areas surrounded by turquoise waters.
Afternoon Activities:
Lunch is served on the smaller boat.
Discover Monkey Island, where you can enjoy swimming or trekking to the mountain summit for panoramic views.
Return to your boat and take some time to refresh and relax while cruising through Lan Ha Bay.
16:00–16:30: The smaller boat drops guests off at Cat Ba Island Wharf (Beo Harbour). Continue to your hotel using local transportation. Check in upon arrival in Cat Ba Town.
Evening Relaxation:
Enjoy free time to explore Cat Ba Town.
Dinner is served at the hotel's local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel or bungalow.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Apricot cruise/ hotel
- Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
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Option 1: 2 Nights on Board
06:30–06:45: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat begins cruising towards the Natural Preservation Zone.
Explore the surrounding area by kayak or visit a floating house to learn about the daily life of the local fishermen.
Return to the cruise boat and take some time to refresh and relax before checking out. Your luggage can be stored on board.
Continue cruising through the bay, passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dog Islet, and other beautiful attractions.
Join a cooking class and learn how to make our signature spring rolls before enjoying an early lunch.
11:30–12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina.
Transfer to a minibus or private vehicle for your return journey to Hanoi.
Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 16:30–17:00.
Option 2: 1 Night on Board + 1 Night on Cat Ba Island
06:45–07:00: Enjoy breakfast and check out of your hotel. Your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to a smaller boat to return to APRICOT Cruise.
Continue cruising through the bay, passing Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dog Islet, and other beautiful attractions.
Join a cooking class and learn how to make our signature spring rolls before enjoying an early lunch.
11:30–12:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Transfer to a minibus or private vehicle for your return journey to Hanoi.
Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 16:30–17:00.
Meals: B, Br
Accommodation: N/A
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Questions & Answers
Customer Reviews
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Based on 4 reviewsReview summary
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Service8.8
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Organization9.0
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Value for money8.8
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Safety9.0
Steven C
20 Sep 2018
Cruise boat: excellent quality, great views from the top deck, with plenty of good spaces to hangout Staff service: excellent, English was good, staff were friendly and funny. Good karaoke singers too Activities: Surprising Cave was enormous (which was good because it could fit the hordes of tourists). Other activities were a little rushed: only got 40 mins of kayaking around a small enclosed area, 30 mins to quickly ascent and descend Ti Top Island and 30 mins for a quick dip in the water. Poor weather meant we ended up catching a 4 hour bus (instead of a ferry) to Cat Ba Island and we arrived at dark, giving us little time and light to do anything meaningful, other than hire some bikes (cheap prices though) to cycle around the small town at dark. Didn't really get to enjoy the beaches or a cycle to the nearby village before it was time to go. The hotel at Cat Ba Island was nothing special, didn't have a view The 2 hour ferry out from Cat Ba Island the next morning was stunning though... Food: PLENTIFUL. Tasted good and was more than enough Overall: Time on the cruise ship going through Ha Long Bay was great thanks to the ship, the crew and the views. But activities themselves were a bit rushed, and lacking in quantity. 4/5 stars
Rob van der Leer
19 May 2018
Catherine
10 Mar 2018
The schedule for activities and transport on the Apricot Cruise were extremely well organised so that there was minimal time waiting around or being wasted. The cabins could have been cleaner but they were appropriate for the affordable cost. The meals were arranged so that there was a plate of rice and plates of dishes to be shared between a table of six. There was a range of foods and fruits that we could try for the first time. The main highlight of the cruise was our guide, Eric, who was extremely friendly and clearly had lots of knowledge about Ha Long Bay and its history. It was good to listen to a local who knew what he was talking about. He also kindly offered to take pictures for my group whilst doing the different activities (exploring caves, walking to Titop Island, kayaking) which was an added bonus. He would constantly make sure that everyone in our tour group was having an enjoyable time. I would definitely recommend this tour to people back home who plan to visit Vietnam and wish Eric be commended for his hard work.
Destination511657
02 Mar 2018
We travelled with a family of 8 pax (with elderly and young child) onboard. It was a pleasure to be onboard. Our English speaking guide Bingo was friendly and funny. He took good care of us. The crew also took note of our special diet requirements (vegan meal with no onion, garlic, and no pork). The iternary planned was enjoyable for my family members too.
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