Tours at Vacanza Premier Hotel

We welcome you on board Alova Gold Cruise I & II, timber junks built in 2011 those combine classic beauty with modern comfort. Aiming to serve small groups and families, we limit numbers of rooms up to 9 each.

That means you will have your privacy and will not be disturbed by lots of passengers. We equip our cruises with all basically necessary facilities to make sure your safety and comfort with room service, food and beverages, entertaining & sunbathing area, kayaking, squid fishing. All above are our personal services coming from all crew members and tour guide who escorting you for the whole trip. We guarantee your satisfaction.

Room Service – Basic but comfortable to care about your sleep

Each Alova Gold Cruise boasts a total of 9 comfortable cabins of 12m2 each. All cabins are equipped with own air-conditioned, private en suite bathroom with rain shower, basic amenities, comfortable bed with lamp, safety facilities, especially panoramic window to have Halong Bay in your eyes allowing you to enjoy the bay from the privacy.

Restaurant – more than dining

With the concept “Comfort & Food”, our restaurant meets all your demands with traditional cuisines paired with European styled flavors to satisfy passengers from different nationalities. We design a cute but functional bar for you to enjoy a selection of local and international beverages. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while drinking.

Sundeck on top roof – ideal place for relaxation

To make sure your privacy, you will find the open air up to the top equipped with tanning chairs to guarantee your comfort and quietness while cruising. Those cruises also have area with roof in case of raining or too strong of sunray. The sundeck is dotted with green trees and dim lights hidden in bamboo covers to highlight the romance of tranquil bay.

Activity – To feel the bay

We offer a wide range of fun activities as exploring cave, kayaking, swimming on beach, mountain climbing, squid fishing, cooking demonstration and flower carving with the hope to make you opportunities to feel the bay with unforgettable experience

First Day: Hanoi - Halong bay - Overnight on Alova Gold Cruises (Meals: L, D)

07:45 - 8.30 am - Picking up guests from hotel/stay and starting to drive to Ha Long Bay

10:30 - Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way

12:45 - Evening: Boarding Alova Gold Cruise & Cruising on the bay

- Welcome mocktail
- Safety briefing & check in cabin
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- Kayaking & swimming at Ti Top Island or relaxing
- Cooking class and happy hour

19: 30 - Dinner with Vietnamese dishes & enjoying a romantic night at bar or doing squid fishing

Second day: Halong bay - Hanoi (Meals: B, L)

07:00 - 9.30 am:

- Wake up call
- Captain Breakfast
- Visiting Sung Sot cave

09:30 - Check out the room and clear the bills

10:00 - 12.30:

- Our chef shows how to carve vegetables into flowers
- Disembarking the cruise
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes

12:30 - Get on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi

14:00 - Short stop to stretch the legs

16:30 - Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends

THINGS TO BRING& TO KNOW

Passport with valid visa
Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sunblock or insect repellent
Sport shoes & swimming suite
Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
Please be ready on time for our pick up service
We do not accept credit card payments on board
Outside beverage have applicable corkage fee
Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel

NOTES

Itinerary is subject to change upon weather conditions
Doctor and Pharmacy are not available on Alova Gold Cruise
We arrive back in Hanoi between 4:00pm & 5:00pm – if you have to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact me to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices.

INCLUSIONS

Pick up from hotel/stay in Old Quarter
Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
1 night on Alova Gold Cruise
English speaking guide for the duration of the trip
2 bottles of water per person in the bus
All entrance as indicated in itinerary
1 hour kayaking
Squid fishing available after 6PM
Cooking class
Visiting Sung Sot cave "Amazing Cave"
Visiting Ti Top Island
Complementary bottle of water in cabin and Welcome Mocktail Drink
Vietnamese lunch [2x]
Vietnamese dinner [1x]
Captain Breakfast [1x]
Safety instructions on board
All indicated in our itinerary

EXCLUSIONS

Beverages, tax, travel insurance & service charge
Tips, personal expenses
All not indicated in our itinerary
Pick up from hotel or stay outside Hanoi's Old Quarter

First Day: Hanoi - Halong bay - Overnight on Alova Gold Cruises (Meals: L, D)

07:45 - 8.30 am: Picking up guests from hotel/stay and starting to drive to Ha Long Bay

10:30 - Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way

12:45 - Evening: Boarding Alova Gold Cruise & Cruising on the bay:

- Welcome mocktail

- Safety briefing & check in cabin

- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes

- Kayaking & swimming at Ti Top Island or relaxing

- Cooking class and happy hour

19: 30 Dinner with Vietnamese dishes & enjoying a romantic night at bar or doing squid fishing

Second day: Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay - Kayak - Overnight on Alova Gold Cruises (Meals: B, L, D)

07:00 -8.15 am: - Wake Up Call

- Preparing your daily back pack for full day kayaking (something warm and dry to wear, trouser, swimming suit, sun crème, sunglasses, money, camera)

- Captain Breakfast.

08.15 - 16.30: Small boat for discovering untouched Halong bay:

- Boarding a small boat for full day kayaking & relaxing

- Cruising& kayaking in Ha long Bay & visiting Fishing village

- Barbecue Lunch, relaxing and visiting Pearl farm

16:30 Recheck in Alova Gold Cruise

18:00 Cooking Class

19:30 Dinner with Vietnamese Cuisine

Third day: Halong bay - Hanoi (Meals: B, L)

07:00 - 9.30 am: - Wake up call

- Captain Breakfast

- Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)

09:30 Check out the room and clear the bills

10:00 - 12.30: - Our chef shows how to carve vegetables into flowers

- Disembarking the cruise

- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes

12:30 Get on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi

14:00 Short stop to stretch the legs

16:30 Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends

Please Note:

We arrive back in Hanoi between 4:00pm & 5:00pm – if you have to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact me to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices.

THINGS TO BRING& TO KNOW