Doris Cruise

Day 1: Hanoi – Lan Ha Bay. O/n on Doris Cruise (L/D)

Morning activities:

• 08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book the transportation service). Depart for Ha Long.
• 11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau port

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 – 12:30: Transfer to Doris Cruise by tender boat.
• 13:00: Check in to Doris Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew for a brief introduction to the vessel and safety instructions.
• Enjoy lunch while cruising on beautiful Ha Long Bay, admiring the unique landscape rock shapes in the bay.
• Continue the cruise through Co Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thum Island, and Gia Luan Port in Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor to swim or simply sunbathe on board (private, wild, and fresh air).
• Return to the rest area
• 17:30: Return to Doris and join our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
• 18:30: Participate in a cooking class led directly by the chef of Doris Ha Long Cruise. You have the opportunity to practice traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or famous Vietnamese dishes.
• Enjoy the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” happy time program at Sky Bar
• 19:00: Time for you to enjoy your romantic dinner
• 21.00: You have time to relax on the boat. Play games, squid fishing, relax with a massage (on request), and stay overnight on the Doris Cruise.

Day 2: Dark & Bright Cave – Hanoi (B/L)

Morning & Afternoon activities:

• 06:30: Early sun lovers and you can join the Tai-chi lesson on the train on the terrace.
• 07:00-07:45: Enjoy breakfast while the cruise is sailing on the beautiful bay.
• 08:00: Melt yourself in the stunning views of the bay and dramatic limestone islands as we cruise through the quiet blue caricatured waters on our way to the Dark & Bright Cave. Your choice is to explore the cave on your own on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by locals.
• 09:30: Check out privately and enjoy a wonderful cruise on the bay.
• 10:00: Enjoy brunch on board with Vietnamese dishes.
• 10:45: You will be transferred by small boat to Tuan Chau port.
• 11:30: Doris cruise arrives at Tuan Chau port, tourists say goodbye to the crew, and the cruise ends.
• 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by luxury limousine.
• 15:00 – 15:15: Say goodbye when arriving back Hanoi hotel and wishing you a lovely time. Hope you have a wonderful time in Halong Bay with Team Origin Travel.

Day 1: Hanoi – Lan Ha Bay. O/n on Doris Cruise (L/D)

Morning activities:

• 08:00 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (If you book the transportation service). Depart for Ha Long.
• 11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau port

Afternoon activities:

• 12:00 – 12:30: Transfer to Doris Cruise by tender boat.
• 13:00: Check in to Doris Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Meet the captain and crew for a brief introduction to the vessel and safety instructions.
• Enjoy lunch while cruising on beautiful Ha Long Bay, admiring the unique landscape rock shapes in the bay.
• Continue the cruise through Co Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thum Island, and Gia Luan Port in Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor to swim or simply sunbathe on board (private, wild, and fresh air).
• Return to the rest area
• 17:30: Return to Doris and join our sunset party. Take photos and relax.
• 18:30: Participate in a cooking class led directly by the chef of Doris Ha Long Cruise. You have the opportunity to practice traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls or famous Vietnamese dishes.
• Enjoy the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” happy time program at Sky Bar
• 19:00: Time for you to enjoy your romantic dinner
• 21.00: You have time to relax on the boat. Then play some game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Doris Cruise.

Day 2: Tai Chi – Breakfast – Cycling at Viet Hai village – Van Boi Beach – Sunset. O/n on Doris Cruise (B/L/D)

Fullday activities:

• 06:45: Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. Please be ready at a reception at 08:30 at the latest.
• 08:20 – 08:45: You will be transferred to the Small Day Boat then go to the south of Lan Ha Bay and head to Viet Hai village. Note that you will spend the entire day in the village and on the Daily Boat and only return to Doris Cruise around 16:00 – 16:30.
• 09:00: Small Day-Boat passes through Lan Ha Bay before arriving at Viet Hai port.
• 10:00: Take a short 5km bike ride to Viet Hai village – a small village amidst the high mountain forests of Cat Ba National Park. This area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting huge numbers of tourists so it remains very primitive. For those who do not like bicycles, electric vehicles will be arranged.
• 11.30: Return to the port and board our Small day boat to cruise to the other side of Lan Ha Bay.
• 12:00: Enjoy lunch with a beautiful view
• 13:00 – 14:00: Kayak around Tai Keo cave area, a tunnel-shaped cave, to a lake that resembles “Dragon’s Eye”.
• 14:00 – 14:30: We move to some hidden beaches around the Three Peaches area.
• 14:30 – 15:30: You have free time to swim in this beautiful and clean area
• 16:00 – 16:30: Return to Doris Cruise, take time to refresh or enjoy the jacuzzi pool or you can kayak and swim around the ship again
• 17:15: Doris Cruise moves to the overnight area
• 18:00: We serve you a snack on the terrace under the beautiful sunset
• 18:15: Come and join us in the restaurant’s outdoor cooking class “How to make fried spring rolls”
• 19:00: Time for dinner. After dinner, you can enjoy a variety of cocktails at the bar, in the wine and cigar store or enjoy the view of the bay in the evening. Join one of the onboard activities like squid fishing or watch TV in your room. Overnight on Doris Cruise.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay – Tai Chi lesson – Dark & Bright cave – Hanoi (B/L)

Morning & Afternoon activities:

• 06:30: Early sun lovers and you can join the Tai-chi lesson on the train on the terrace.
• 07:00-07:45: Enjoy breakfast while the cruise is sailing on the beautiful bay.
• 08:00: Melt yourself in the stunning views of the bay and dramatic limestone islands as we cruise through the quiet blue caricatured waters on our way to the Dark & Bright Cave. Your choice is to explore the cave on your own on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by locals.
• 09:30: Check out privately and enjoy a wonderful cruise on the bay.
• 10:00: Enjoy brunch on board with Vietnamese dishes.
• 10:45: You will be transferred by small boat to Tuan Chau port.
• 11:30: Doris cruise arrives at Tuan Chau port, tourists say goodbye to the crew, and the cruise ends.
• 12:00 – 12:30: Get on the shuttle bus and transfer back Hanoi city. Stopover en route to have short relax after 2-hour drive. Say goodbye when arriving back Hanoi hotel and wishing you a lovely time. Hope you have a wonderful time in Halong Bay Vietnam.