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Le Journey Cruise

Hanoi-Halong bay-Lan Ha bay-Hanoi

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Highlights
  • Visit Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in the same journey
  • New and unique itinerary with the most balance of: activities, relaxing and sightseeing.
  • Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay
  • Discover and integrate in the life of fishermen in a fishing house on the bay (exclusive)
  • Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay.
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Le Journey Luxury is the embodiment of extravagance on Ha Long Bay’s waterways and the most luxurious cruiser in our ship collection. Where delightful Vietnamese tradition meets Indochine-Colonial elegance – this ultra-lavish ship marries bottomless passion with exhilarating adventure.
With a world-class yacht, experienced staff and quality event service that has been confirmed over the past 14 years in the market, Le Journey Cruise is the first choice for events of any size and type. different shapes and styles. We craft the brand as a choice of best value cruise line to refresh people in body and spirit.  Our trips are to create authentic and unique cruise experiences that include cultural and natural insights, charming local encounters, and adventures. Our bespoke itineraries visit the outstanding areas in Ha Long Bay and add the element of surprise to make you feel like a pioneer setting foot in seemingly uncharted land. Of course, we do not miss out on the famous sights and must-visit spots.


 

Day 1: Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay (Meals: L, D)

11.00 -11.30: Please be ready at our lobby in Tuan Chau Pier. With the support of our staff, all registration with the local government will be arranged. 

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard LE JOURNEY LUXURY CRUISE after a short tender transfer from the harbor. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: LE JOURNEY LUXURY CRUISE voyages to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. 

14.30: The cruise gets to the less populated area at Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau Valley natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy the green emerald and cool water by swimming or kayaking.

17.30 – 18.00: Returning to LE JOURNEY LUXURY CRUISE, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Enjoy energizing drink and snack by joining HAPPY HOUR on the sundeck. 

19.30: Sumptuous Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Accommodation: On Board

 *Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5 – 3 hours

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (Meals: B, L)

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

7.00: The cruise approach Light – Dark cave area. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own or sitting on a bamboo boat with the support of the locals. 

9.30: LE JOURNEY LUXURY CRUISE welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark. We bid farewell at Tuan Chau pier, this is the end of the program. Transportation Ha Noi – Ha Long – Ha Noi can be arranged upon request. 

 *Distance Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers/2.5 – 3 hours

 *Please note that the schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the weather and policies of Ha Long Bay board of management.


 

Price of the trip:
1: Low season:
From May to September:

Price of the trip:
2: High season:
From Octorber to April:

 

 

Tour inclusive

  • Transfer both ways Hanoi-Halong bay-Hanoi.​​​​
  • English-speaking tour guide on boat
  • All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfasts)
  • Kayaking, Bamboo boat, Swimming (if the weather permits, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, Satellite TV)
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Luxury cabin with A/C
  • Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, and two bottles of mineral water in each cabin

Tour exclusive

  • Airfare, visa arrangements
  • Beauty Spa & Wellness Services
  • Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
  • Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

 

DAY 1 | HANOI – EXPLORE HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY.
Explore Halong Bay on Le Journey Cruises 3 days is absolutely recommended for visitors who love travelling off beaten track to discover an authentic local culture and hidden beauty spots on the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up time
For those who book our transfer service will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay.
11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
12:00 | Transferred to main boat by tender. Embark on Le Journey Cruises
Warmly welcome to Le Journey Cruises! While enjoying welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
13:00 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
Fabulous lunch is served while Le Journey Cruises – Luxury Cruises starts his sail into magnificent Ha Long Bay – an extension of Ha Long
Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped
limestone towers and islands.
15:30 | Explore Tra Bau floating village
Option 1 : Swimming Ba Trai Dao Island
Option 2 : Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village names “ Tra Bau “ to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the
famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
17:00- 18:00 | Sunset Party, Happy Hour and Cooking Class
Back to Le Journey Cruises Cruises and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only
the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party “and “Happy Hour Deal
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Cooking Demonstration is an onboard activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese
culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as fresh or dried springing roll and/ or how
to carve different kinds of vegetables and fruits.
19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.
21:00 – 23:00: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy overnight activities on board as squid fishing, the fabulous drinks on our bars, movies, spa therapy, or just relax in your room
Overnight on Le Journey Cruise.

 

DAY 2: LAN HA BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE – CAT BA ISLAND
06:00 -7:00 | In the morning on Le Journey Cruises -Have light breakfast
Le Journey Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:30 | Discover Cat Ba Island- Lan Ha Bay on the hidden route.
You will be transferred to the day tour cruise to visit the bay to go further than Lan Ha Bay. You start the journey to discover Viet Hai village -
a peaceful village with extremely beautiful scenery by bike, through vast rice fields. You stop to rest and visit the old house made from straw,
mud, bamboo ... find out the lives of local people.
12:00: Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the restaurant.
14h00: The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature amazing
white sand, very quiet and less tourists, you are free to swim or participate in kayaking activity.
16:30: Return to Le Journey Cruise. You will be watching the sunset fall on Lan Ha Bay, immersed in soothing or vibrant music, sipping a
cocktail.
19:15: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Le Journey Cruise.
20:45 – 00:00: Enjoy the nightlife of Ha Long Bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music, enjoy a glass of cocktail from the bar, sing karaoke
and relax on the cruise. Otherwise, you can fish squid with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony.
Overnight on Le Journey Cruise.


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DAY 3 | LAN HA BAY – HA LONG BAY – HANOI
06:00 -7:00 | In the morning on Le Journey Cruises -Have light breakfast
Le Journey Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
08:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay
We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take
some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoying bamboo boat or kayaking which is an
interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
09:00| Back to the boat for check-out
10:00 | Brunch time
During the time well prepared lunch is served, Our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
11:00 – 11:30 | Back to Tuan Chau Harbor
Bus transfer service by the highway from Halong to Hanoi is available for booking in advance.
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at around 15:00 – 16:00, end of unforgettable trip
IMPORTANT NOTES
Cruise itinerary might be changed due to weather and other conditions without prior notice.
Swimming or kayaking activity may be not possible due to bad weather. Unused services are not subjected to a refund.
Meals onboard are served with seafood, Vietnamese and international style. Any special request for food preference, allergies or dietary
requirements should be informed at least 2 days before the departure date.
Advanced registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expired date is required for all
passengers.
Wifi is available in the restaurant/bar area only, internet connectivity is limited due to geography of Ha Long bay

THE SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES
• The schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the reason of force majeure, weather conditions or the policy of the
management of Lan Ha Bay.
Price of the trip:
1: Low season:
From May to September:
CHILDREN‘PRICE POLICY:
• Children: 0 - 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents - 2 Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parrent
• Children: 6 – 10 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
• Children 11 years old: 100% Aldult

 

Tour inclusive
• Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking, rowing boat
• English/ Vietnamese speaking guide
• Luxury accommodation, shower
• Welcome drink
• Meals onboard: 02 lunches, 01 dinner and 01 breakfast
• Insurance on-board
• Fishing equipment.

SURCHARGES HOLIDAY (25USD/PAX/DAY):

Christmas
New Year
Lunar New Year

 

Price of the trip:
2: High season:
From Octorber to April:
CHILDREN‘PRICE POLICY:
• Children: 0 - 5 years old are charged free sharing room with parents - 2 Children: Charge 50% Sharing with parrent
• Children: 6 – 10 years old: Charge 75% Sharing with parents
• Children 11 years old: 100% Aldult

 

Tour exclusive
• Drink
• Tips for tour guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Air tickets and transportation from the airport
• Shuttle bus at Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
• Visa
• Limousine service
• Other drinks and tobacco
• Tips for staff
• Other expenses not listed above

 

1. Schedule and activities:

  • The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
  • Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
  • All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

 


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2. Menu and meals: 

  • The trip will full meals on board.
  • The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
  • The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
  • Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
  • Cash.
  • Camera.
  • Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.