Itinerary

2 Days 1 Night

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Island - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Lunch & Dinner)

08.30: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Halong Bay.
11.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while enjoying a welcoming tea.
12.15: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
13.00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembark into Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15.00: Transfer by tender to Cat Ba Island. Ride to Trung Trang Cave by bus. The cave runs 300 meters through the mountain and has a mysterious beauty due to geological tectonics over the last million years, as well as many historical relics. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate the human imagination and amaze visitors.
17.00: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18.00: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.
19.15: Savour a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.
21.00: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony.
21.30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.
Overnight on board.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast & Lunch)

06.15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast we continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
7.45: Enjoy kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
9.30: Return to Nostalgia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.
10.00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10.30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crew at the end of your stay!
11.35: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, this is the end of the program.
14.00: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Island - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Lunch & Dinner)

08.30: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Halong Bay.
11.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, have check-in procedures in the waiting lounge while enjoying a welcoming tea.
12.15: Transfer to Nostalgia Cruise by tender boat. Enjoy a welcome drink at the restaurant while receiving a cruise briefing and safety instructions for your trip.
13.00: Lunch will be served while Nostalgia disembark into Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15.00: Transfer by tender to Cat Ba Island. Ride to Trung Trang Cave by bus. The cave runs 300 meters through the mountain and has a mysterious beauty due to geological tectonics over the last million years, as well as many historical relics. The cave has many stalactites with different shapes that stimulate the human imagination and amaze visitors.
17.00: Back to the boat. Nostalgia Cruise enters a less-populated area at Tra Bau of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy a nice swim in the green, emerald water.
18.00: On board, you may participate in a cooking demonstration where we cook traditional Vietnamese food. Enjoy Happy Hour (buy one, get one free) at the bar while watching the sunset over the bay.
19.15: Savour a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in the restaurant: elegant French neoclassical style mixed with traditional oriental touches.
21.00: A tea ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese culture at this ceremony.
21.30: It’s time to admire the beauty of the night on the bay. Our bar on the sundeck and in the restaurant welcomes you. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant.
Overnight on board.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Cat Ba Island (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

06.15: The day starts early onboard Nostalgia Cruises with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Breakfast is served in the dining room with morning view of the bay’s landscape. We then continue our journey.
08.30: Transfer to the day boat to visit Viet Hai village. You will take a bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Enjoy stunning scenery of Vietnamese farmers’ rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax. Visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo…Dip your feet into a lake with garra rufa fish which eats away all your daily stress,… See the lives of local people. Back to day boat for visiting Lan Ha Bay. Lunch served on day boat.
15.00: Return to Nostalgia Cruises. Enjoying swimming at the untouched area. Then, you will join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam dishes. Watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. In the early evening the boat has its Happy Hour deal.
19.30: Deluxe Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served to you by our wonderful staff in an intimate romantic setting.
21.30: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. You may want to try your luck with squid fishing or play some board games in the restaurant. Overnight on board. Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly (please see massage menu).
23.00: End of Day Two program.

Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast & Lunch)

06.15: Why not rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck; after which we will be serving a light breakfast. Upon completing breakfast we continue our journey and head out to explore the bay in the area where the Sang Toi cave is situated.
07.45: Enjoy kayaking at Ao Ech area to discover the hidden charm of Lan Ha Bay.
09.30: Return to Nostalgia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.
10.00: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful brunch.
10.30: Tea Ceremony is served at the restaurant. You will learn how to enjoy Vietnamese tea and Vietnamese cultural at this ceremony. Joining Tea Ceremony with our crew at the end of your stay!
11.35: We bid farewell at Tuan Chau port, this is the end of the program.
14.00: Back to your drop-off point at your hotel in Hanoi. End of the trip.

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions

2 Days 1 Night

English speaking tour guide on boat
All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries: 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch for 2 day-1 night trip
Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony
Sightseeing entrance fees
Luxury cabin with A/C
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, mineral water in each cabin
Fresh flower and fresh fruit basket in the Queen and King Suites

3 Days 2 Nights

English speaking tour guide on boat.
All meals aboard as mentioned in the itineraries: 02 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch for 3 day-2 night trip.
Kayaking, Cooking class, Tai chi exercise, Swimming (if the weather permits), Movies, Squid fishing, Music entertainment, satellite TV, Local wine experience, Tea ceremony.
Sightseeing entrance fees.
Luxury cabin with A/C.
Welcome drink, cold handkerchief, mineral water in each cabin.
Fresh flower and fresh fruit basket in the Queen and King Suites.

Exclusions

Airfare, visa arrangements
Beauty Spa Services & Massage
Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above
Transportation

Cancellation Policy

1. Services are cancelled by the client

In case a tour is cancelled by the client for any reason, the following fees should be paid:

Change the departure date 30 days in advance: free of charge
Change the departure date 14 to 29 days in advance: 30% of the total service value
Change the departure date 07 to 13 days in advance: 50% of the total service value
Change the departure date 03 to 06 days in advance: 70% of the total service value
Change the departure date 01 to 02 days in advance: 80% of the total service value

This fee scheme counts for all services booked at Nostalgia Cruises. Refunding the client is done by banking transfer; the party who cancels pays the banking fee.

2. Services are cancelled by Nostalgia Cruises

Nostalgia Cruises will only cancel the contract if dramatic problems like natural disasters, epidemics, political problems, etc., may occur. In this case, clients will be refunded the total sum of booked services. Should there be any rising services during that time, clients will pay based on the actual amount.

Cancellation by weather conditions (controlled and informed by local authority)

Without prior notice, the cruise trip could be postponed, shortened or cancelled due to unexpected bad weather, including storm/ typhoon (summer), cyclone, thunder storm, foggy days (winter), monsoon (winter)… The cruise operation is out of Nostalgia cruise’s control under these weather issues.

Before tours start from Hanoi city: Refund is made in full

After guests arrive in Halong Bay: Tour cost based on completed service: meals, transfer, day boat trip only, the rest will be refunded

Guests are staying on board, trip is shortened: Tour cost based on completed service: trip length, meals, transfer, activities…, the rest will be refunded.

Children Policy

The rate for children is applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults on a mattress.
Children from 05 – 11: Stay with parent 75% adult rate. Not Apply for Family Terrace Suite & Family Premium Terrace Suite
Children under 05: Stay with parent FOC
Only one (01) child under 4 years old sharing room with two (02) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin