Combo: Orchid Cruise + Seaplane from Hanoi 3 days

Morning:

- 07:45 - 08:30: Transfer to Hanoi airport and get on the seaplane and take a spectacular flight over Halong Bay for 15 minutes.

Flight schedule time:

Summer flight (1 April - 30 September): HAI601 09:00 10:00

Winter flight (1 October - 1 May): HAI601 10:00 11:00

- Arrive at the Orchid check-in counter, and wait until check-in time

- 11.30: Check-in at the cruise center, relax and prepare for your once-in-a-lifetime experience.

- Have lunch in restaurant while cruising Halong Bay 

Afternoon:

- Discover beautiful limestones and learn Vietnamese history in Trung Trang Cave.

Optional: Sunbathing on board, traditional massage (chargeable) or swimming around the platform in Dark and Bright caves

- Orchid Cruises enters a less populated area at Tra Bau – Lan Ha Bay, where you can swim in the green, emerald water.

- Take part in a traditional cooking demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant depends on the weather ) while sailing back to the overnight mooring area

- Watching sunset while enjoy a drink on the sundeck during Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1)

Evening:

- Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant

- Take in the quiet and relaxing landscape of the bay at night. Try your hand at squid fishing or unwind with a movie in the café.

- Overnight on board

Morning:

- After enjoying some morning tea/coffee, begin your day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

- Transfer to the Orchid day boat to visit Viet Hai Village

- Witnessing the spectacular beauty of Cat Ba rainforest and dark tunnels while cycling through the village (electric car service provided)

- Visit an antique house for a deeper look at local life.

- Get back on the main boat and have lunch

Afternoon:

- Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay and enjoy the stunning scenery or relaxing on the sand

- Return to Orchid Cruises for some chef-prepared Tapas. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin while sipping refreshing cocktails at the cruise top-deck bar during Happy Hour.

Evening:

- Enjoy dinner with great local cuisine in a cozy, romantic atmosphere.

- It's time to enjoy the beauty of the bay at night; our sundeck bar and restaurant are always open for requests. You may also go squid fishing or watch a movie in the restaurant, which also has chess and cards available.

- Overnight on board

Morning:

- Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or simply relax and take in the breathtaking sights of Halong Bay on the Orchid.

- Breakfast is served on board

- Kayaking to Ao Ech Area and explore  this hidden attraction

- 8.30: Return to Orchid Cruises and check out

- While cruising back, have a delicious brunch at our restaurant

- 11.30: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before you disembark in Tuan Chau port.

Afternoon:

- 16.30: Arrival at Hanoi Old Quarter. Ends trip.