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SAPPHIRE CRUISE

Strong points │ 2 days / 1 night

Welcome to Sapphire Cruise which has been offered the most spacious and luxury cabins with

private balcony and Jacuzzi Bathtub, modern furniture on boat...This is our latest cruise which

was launched on December 2018 to provide our high-class and top quality for the luxury

traveler’s holiday experienced in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Sapphire Cruise is not only equipped the latest safety features but also bring guests a

completely unique experience with a carefully researched itinerary, attentive service,

authentic decor, friendly service, professional english speaking tour guide, famous master

chef, experienced cruise and manager team available with 24h/24h service, it will make sure

that we are going to bring a happy holiday and experienced on Sapphire Cruise after their

holiday in Halong Bay.

HALONG SAPPHIRE CRUISE 2D1N

DAY 1: HANOI - HAI PHONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)

08:45 Your transfer vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Hanoi and convey you to Hai

Phong around 11:30.

12:00 You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay

to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted

with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures

session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time

to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.

13:15 A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be

served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a

lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

15:00 When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise complete its entry through

Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot

extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the

Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

17:00 Back to main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight

17:30 Join the sunset party on the sundeck in warm and romantic atmosphere, making

friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light

music.

19:15 Relish special Dinner in restaurant.

20:45 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar

has a wide range of wines, beers and liquors and is always a welcome sight for guests

after a day on Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as

watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under

the cover of a star filled sky

DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)

06:30 The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to

participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee

or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never ending miraculous

scenery unfold before you.

07:00 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

07:45 Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats

which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our

main board afterwards.

09:30 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

10:15 Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided how to prepare and make

spring rolls.

10:45 Enjoy your brunch on boat.

11:45 You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your

return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

12:10 Get on the bus and get back to Hanoi

15:00 Arrive at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Inclusive services

Welcome drink

Accommodation on board

Transports Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi by shuttle bus.

Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Kayaking

Entrance fees

English speaking guide

Exclusive services

Private car

Drinks

Tips and other personal services

Travel Insurance.

Note

In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the

sea), please choose of the below

Option:

Staying at the hotel (first night in Halong bay - 4* standard) - Tour cost is not changed. (hotel

expense will be covered by the organizing company).

Back to Hanoi on the first day - Tour cost is charged as one of Halong bay one day trip.

All rates are in US$ per person.

The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.

Special request (diet or vegetarian...) should be sent before your departure date.

Boat air-conditioner turn-on about at 19:00

Children policy

Free of charge for children under 5 years sharing bed with parents

50% rate of adult for children 5 years sharing bed with parents

75% rate of adult for children 6 ->10 years sharing bed with parents

Children > 10 years old and over are charged as adults

Two adults allow bring one child. In case customer bring more than one. The second

child will be charge 75%

Estimated price

(According to the season)

The price of this journey is estimated from 149 € /pers

Talking about fixed prices when discussing a tailor-made trip makes little sense.

Indeed, it varies depending on many factors (quality of services, period, reservation

response time and many more).

The only exact price will be the one of your personalized quote.

Information given in this document is valuable at the preparation time of the journey and might be subject to change during its fulfillment for reasons independents of Mandarin Road’s will (poor weather…)

Your trip will be considered as final, and so contractual, after your registration at the

reception of your deposit.

For your safety:

Health: No vaccine are mandatory, still, we advise you have your normal vaccine uploaded

(diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, poliomyelitis, and hepatitis).

An antimalarial treatment might be necessary. Ask more advices to your own doctor.

Moreover, don’t forget to check your dentist before your departure – you can check our

general information rubric on our website.

Information

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Food and water: Vietnamese food is healthy, varied and light. Occidental people can find

some common point with their own daily food, but it also have typical Asiatic tastes.

About the water, we advise you to buy bottle of water (mineral or purified, but always

unopened) or to take pastille of Mirco Pur. Keep in mind that tap water in hotels is not always

drinkable.

Be aware that we are bringing all our attention to make your journey a success and to make

you enjoy!