ARCADY BOUTIQUE CRUISES- A 5 STAR CRUISE IN HA LONG BAY

DAY 1 HA NOI – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – TUNG SAU PEARL FARM – TITOP ISLAND                          Things to do: Kayaking , Swimming, Romantic Dinning, Cooking Class, Visting 08:15-09:00 – Hotel Pick Up Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, ranging from 08:15AM – 09:0O AM, we try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process. 10:30-10:45 – Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive. 12:30 – Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time. The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction. 13:15 – Lunch On Board The cruise departs from Halong International Port 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 a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. Have a Huge - Lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food and Western Food. 14:30 – Tung Sau Area ( Kayaking – Pearl Farm ) Tung Sau Pearl Farm is the most well-known pearl farm in Halong Bay and also a charming attraction fot tourists where they can witness and learn the entire process in making pearls and expansive pearl products from the first step of growing to harvesting pearl. The pearl farm is located in an isolated water area, surrounded by undulating limestone islands and owned by Halong Pearl Join Stock Company. Visiting the pearl farm is a very special experience besides enjoying Halong Bay cruises. Travelers will learn about the pearl making process, as well as the characteristics of the colors and shapes of oysters grown here. The pearl growing and handicraft system has been based on Vietnamese traditional experience and Japanese technology. When passing the jetty, visitors will admire the oysters' cages growing in the clear blue waters of Halong Bay. Sport Activities: You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming, kayaking…. 16:00 – Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming - Hiking Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway  up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic 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. Lay on the little white sand beach, go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Ha Long Bay. You will have time to enjoy sand between your toes. So, relax and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world. 17:00 – Cocktail Party – Ha Long Sunset – Cooking Class Complimentary: “Ha Long Sunset” cocktail with snacks. Pre-dinner cocktails party While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep reds, purples, and yellows. Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is most famous. From the fresh ingredients, to the preparation method, and then have try at making them yourselves. You’ll be able to make Vietnamese summer rolls in your own kitchen after this informative and fun course. Excite all your friends and family at home with your new skills! 19:30 – Dinner On Board ( Top Deck ) Ready for an unforgettable night? Enjoy an unforgettable evening experience with Dinner on Top Deck. Have the unique opportunity to be immersed in spectacular panoramic views of Halong Bay while indulging in a course meal crafted by top chefs. Savor every moment while our expert staff treat you to the best of hospitality. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere and let us take care of all the details! 20:30 – Night Life Activities – Happy Hour – Squid Fishing Do not miss out on some activities on board such as: Board Games, Card, Parcheesi, Karaoke. Happy Hour: Get ready for Happy Hour with our exclusive cruise deal! Experience a one-of-a-kind fantastic journey with our unique Happy Hour program– all presented upon your check-in! Join our special activity: The Fantastic Squid Fishing Adventure! And discover How you can become a Squid Fishing! Stay overnight on the Arcady Boutique Cruise.   DAY 2 SURPRISING CAVE – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT - HANOI                                          Things to do: Tai Chi, Explore Caves The morning was beautiful! Favorite time of day starts  with the color of this most captivating sunrise. A halo of Blue of the Sea, White of the Cloud and Red of the Sun. 06:30 – Taichi Class Start the morning with Taichi session! 07:00 – Light Breakfast Full your energy with breakfast on board. Coffee. Tea, and pastries are served in restaurant. 07:30 – Explore Surprising Cave ( Amazing Cave – Sung Sot Cave ) 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 other tourists whom can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck) 09:15 – Check Out Time. Back the Arcady Boutique Cruise for check out process! Start cruising towards the Port. 09:30 – Brunch and Relax Have a International Buffet Brunch served in Dinning Room during the Cruise heads back to Halong International Port! 11:00 – Disembark - Bus We dock at the harbor, get back onto the busses and cruise down the high speed highway. A quick stop halfway, and back to Hanoi 15:00 – Hotel Drop We thank you for giving Arcady Boutique Cruise the chance to deliver you a once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel of your choice in the Old Quarter. *On weekends, some roads will not allowed vehicles to make room for the Walking street therefore our buses will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.

DAY 1: HA NOI – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – SURPRISING CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L/D) Things to do: Exploring Cave, Swimming, Romantic Dining, Cooking Class, Sightseeing Morning: 08:15-08:45 – Hotel Pick Up Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Transportation from Hanoi to Ha Long available if guest request with charge: 10:30-10:45 – Short Break We have a stop for 20 minutes – then continue heading to Ha Long city 12:30 – Boarding the Cruise – Check in Time. The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction. Afternoon:

• Lunch on Board, Have lunch with a variety of dishes including traditional Vietnamese Food.
• Explore Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave)

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. (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise)

• Titop Island: Swimming – Hiking

Stop at Titop Island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic 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. Otherwise, for the second option you can lay on the little white sand beach, go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Ha Long Bay.

• Sunset break (Sunset cocktail, snacks, fruits)

Complimentary: “Ha Long Sunset” cocktail with snacks. Learn the history of a traditional Vietnamese dish that is most famous. From the fresh ingredients, to the preparation method, and then have a try at making them yourselves. Evening: Enjoy an unforgettable evening experience with Dinner on the cruise. Do not miss out on some activities on board such as: Board Games, Card, Karaoke, squid fishing Stay overnight on the Arcady Boutique Cruise.   DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – PEARL FARM – DARK AND BRIGHT CAVE – THREE PEACHES BEACHES (B/L/D) Things to do: Kayaking, Swimming, Tai Chi, Romantic Dinning Morning: 06:30  – Taichi Class Start the morning with Taichi session! 07:00 – Breakfast Full your energy with breakfast on board. Coffee. Tea, and pastries are served in restaurants. In addition, we also serve extra bread, eggs and fruits (Applied to guests staying 2 nights on board) 08:30  – Transfer to a Day Cruise to go deeper into the Bay Pack lightly (swimwear, a set of clothes, sunscreen…). As there will be different activities during the Bay. Transfer to a Day Cruise to go deeper into the Bay. 10:30   – Transfer to Lan Ha bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Dark and Bright caves area for kayaking in an hour and a half 11:30  – Lunch will be served on boat 12:30  – Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three Peaches Beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and on a beautiful white sandy beach for an hour and fifteen minutes. 13:30  – Boat return to HaLong bay to explore more land-scape 14:30  – Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm which is the most famous pearl farm in Halong Bay and also a tourist attraction where tourists can visit and learn the whole process of producing pearls and pearl products: from the first step to harvesting the pearls. The village is located in a small area surrounded by many limestone islands and owned by Halong Pearl Joint Stock Company. 15:30   – Back to the boat and transfer to the overnight cruises at Titop area. Bid farewell the day boat crew (The program is subject to change depending on weather condition. But still ensure the time and activities are similar) Return to Arcady Boutique Cruise Back to Arcady Boutique Cruise for relaxing time and enjoy the sunset. Cocktail Party – Ha Long Sunset – Cooking Class Complimentary: “Ha Long Sunset” cocktail with snacks. Dinner, The Dinner is where you’ll find friends and family come together with plates of food and wine and finish with memories that last a lifetime. Do not miss out on some activities on board such as: Board Games, Cards, Karaoke, Squid fishing.  Stay overnight on the Arcady Boutique Cruise.   DAY 3: LUON  CAVE – HALONG INTERNATIONAL PORT – HANOI (LB/ BR) Things to do: Tai Chi, Kayaking The morning was beautiful! Favorite time of day starts with the color of this most captivating sunrise. A halo of Blue of the Sea, White of the Cloud and Red of the Sun. 06:30   – Taichi Class 06:45  – Light Breakfast Full your energy with a light breakfast on board. Coffee. Tea, and pastries are served in restaurants. 07:45   – Kayaking to explore Luon Cave Although Luon Cave is not as large as other caves in Halong Bay, it has been formed for millions of years thanks to the impact of sea wind and water. The effects of the tide, along with the water flow, gradually erode the foot of the limestone mountain and leave a big natural tunnel there. This is the Luon Cave that we can see nowadays. We having time for kayaking at Luon Cave. 09:15  – Check Out Time. Back the Arcady Boutique Cruise for the check-out process! Start cruising towards the Port. 09:45   – Brunch and Relax Have an International Buffet Brunch served in the Dining Room during the Cruise heads back to Halong International Port! 10:45  –  Disembark We dock at the harbor, get back onto the buses and cruise down the high-speed highway. A quick stop halfway, and back to Hanoi 14:30 – 15:00  – Hotel Drop We thank you for giving Arcady Boutique Cruise the chance to deliver you a once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel of your choice in the Old Quarter.