AU CO CRUISE 2D1N - UNIQUE ROUTE LAN HA BAY & CAT BA ISLAND

DAY 1: HALONG – LAN HA BAY (L/D)

11:45 Arrive at the Cruise Center, located within the Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge that is exclusively accessible to The Au Co’s passengers.

12:15 Board the Au Co cruise and visit the cabin before heading to the Halong Restaurant for a safety briefing as well as to meet the Cruise Manager and the crew while enjoying a fresh welcome drink.

13:00 The journey begins with a fusion lunch while The Au Co cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet.

14:45 Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Choose a bicycle and pedal to Viet Hai Village – a small village nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park. Stop at the Café for a drink and learn about “Viet Hai Community Farm” &“Save the Langurs”, two of the corporate social responsibilities projects.

16:15 Bid farewell to the Viet Hai village and return to where the ship anchors. Cool off with a swim in the emerald lagoon around Viet Hai pier.

17:00 Return to the boat to freshen up as the boat cruises toward the anchor point.

17:30 Participate in a cooking or fruit carving demonstration on the sundeck (or in the restaurant, depending on the weather). Admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while enjoying the Happy Hour promotion on a selection of drinks.

19:15 Savor the beautiful set-menu dinner in the restaurant.

21:00 The evening is at leisure to sip cocktails on the sundeck or enjoy squid fishing after dinner on the main deck. Retire to your cabin for a good night's sleep.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY (B/Br)

06:15 Rejuvenate the body and spirit with a refreshing Tai Chi lesson as the sun rises over the acclaimed UNESCO Heritage Site. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the restaurant at this time for those who might need a pick-me-up.

06:45 A light breakfast is served in the restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards the center of Halong Bay.

07:30 Kayak around the Trinh Nu area or visit Trinh Nu Cave - one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Halong Bay covering an area of 2,000m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

08:30 Return to The Au Co and prepare to checkout.

09:30 Enjoy a buffet brunch in Halong Restaurant as the ship leisurely cruises back to the harbor, passing Ngon Tay Islet.

10:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Marina.

Goodbye & see you again! Hẹn Gặp Lại!

INCLUSION

● Welcome drink

● Air-conditioned en-suite cabin

● Excursions* as indicated in the program

● Entrance and sightseeing fees

● Use of kayak

● Meals as indicated in the program

● Onboard insurance, tax, and service

Charge

EXCLUSION

● Visa, airfares.

● Beverages, spa, and personal expenses

● All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list

*Excursions are subject to change without prior notice due to weather and operating conditions at sea.

IMPORTANT NOTES

● Inclement weather, tide levels, and operating conditions at sea may force changes in the cruise itinerary and schedule at any time. Kayaking and swimming excursion, in particular, may be canceled or relocated to another area due to rough weather.

● The cruise offers fusion cuisine: international, seafood, and Vietnamese. Please advise us at least one (01) week before departure about any specific food preference, dietary, or food allergies.

● Port authority insists on advance registration including full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. At check-in, a valid passport is required. Port authorities may deny boarding if these conditions are not met.

● Free Wifi available on the terrace deck, but note that the internet signal at sea suffers frequent interruption.