OPTION 1: PARADISE CRUISES (2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHT TRIP)

DAY 1: Depart to Ha Long bay – Welcome on Board

 11.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

 11.45 – 12.00: Transfer to cruise ship

 12.00: Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins

 12.15: Depart to Halong Bay – cruise and program commence

 13.00 – 14.30: Asian Lunch Buffet

 14.30: Arrive at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) – explore most famous grotto

 15.45: Transfer to cruise ship

 16.30: Arrive at Cua Van Fishing Village – experience life of local people

 17.15: Continue cruise through Halong Bay

 18.00: Arrive at Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight

 19.00 – 20.30: Asian Dinner Buffet

 21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour and Music – enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’

 21.00 : Evening Activities– enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

 23.00: Program ends

DAY 2: Cruise through Ha Long bay and Back to Hanoi.

06.00: Tai Chi session on Sundeck

06.00 – 08.00: Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services

07.00 – 08.30: International Breakfast Buffet

08.30: Continue cruise through Halong Bay

 09.00: Check-out cabins and settle bills

10.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

10.45: Transfer from cruise ship

11.00: Cruise and program ends

INCLUDES:

Welcome Cocktail

Round trip transfer hotel - Halong Bay – hotel
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
Luxury en-suite Bathroom
1 Asian Lunch and Dinner Buffet
1 International Breakfast Buffet
Kayaking (subject to availability)
Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
Tai Chi Session
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUDES:

Beauty Spa Services and Massage

Beverages and Tobacco

Tips and other Personal Expenses

All other services not clearly mentioned above

Price (US$ per person)

SEASONAL PROMOTION (From August – December 2009)

NOTE:

- The price above is only available for guests that book though Hanoi Palace Hotel

- Child 5 – 12 years old in shared cabin US$115 (shared with min. 2 adults)

- Peak season surcharge 25% for checking-in on any of these days:

   Lunar New Year (To be specified)

   National Day (Sept. 2nd)

   Christmas (Dec. 24th)

   New Year`s Eve (Dec. 31st)

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather and

   operating conditions without prior notice.

OPTION 2: PARADISE CRUISES (3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHT TRIP)

DAY 1: Depart to Ha Long bay – Welcome on Board

(See program of 2 days/1 night itinerary).

DAY 2: Continue Cruise through Ha Long bay, Biking, Trekking, Kayaking.

06.00: Tai Chi session on Sundeck

06.00 – 08.00: Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services

07.00 – 08.30: International Breakfast Buffet

08.30: Transfer to local day-trip boat – depart to Cat Ba National Park

10.30 – 11.00: Arrive at Viet Hai Jetty – take bicycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife

11.30 – 12.30: Vietnamese Set Menu (local restaurant)

13.00 – 15.00: Enjoy village scenery or take steep hiking trip up Navy Peak (Dao Hai Quan)

15.00 – 15.30: Return to local day-trip boat

15.45: Depart from Viet Hai Jetty – continue cruise through Halong Bay

16.00 – 17.00: Arrive at Ba Trai Dao (Three Peach) Area – relaxing, swimming or snorkeling

18.00: Arrive at Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight

19.00 – 20.30: Asian Dinner Buffet

21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour and Music – enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’

21.00: Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

23.00: Program ends

DAY 3: Ha Long bay – Hanoi.

06.00: Tai Chi session on Sundeck

06.00 – 08.00: Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services

07.00 – 08.30: International Breakfast Buffet

08.30: Continue cruise through Halong Bay

09.00: Check-out cabins and settle bills

10.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

10.45: Transfer from cruise ship

11.00: Cruise and program ends.

INCLUDES:

Welcome Cocktail
Round trip transfer hotel - Halong Bay – hotel
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxury Cabins and Suites with A/C
Luxury en-suite Bathroom
1 Asian Lunch and Dinner Buffet
1 International Breakfast Buffet
Kayaking (subject to availability)
Snorkel Equipment (subject to availability)
Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only)
Tai Chi Session
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUDES:

Beauty Spa Services and Massage

Beverages and Tobacco

Tips and other Personal Expenses

All other services not clearly mentioned above

Price (US$ per person)

SEASONAL PROMOTION (From August – December 2009)

NOTE:

- The price above is only available for guests that book though Hanoi Palace Hotel

- Child 5 – 12 years old in shared cabin US$115 (shared with min. 2 adults)

- Peak season surcharge 25% for checking-in on any of these days:

   Lunar New Year (To be specified)

   National Day (Sept. 2nd)

   Christmas (Dec. 24th)

   New Year`s Eve (Dec. 31st)

- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change upon weather and operating conditions without prior notice.