5D4N THE AU CO & INTERCONTINENTAL HANOI HOTEL
DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Pick up at the airport. Private transfer to Intercontinental Hanoi Hotel.
Accommodation in Intercontinental Hanoi Hotel (Superior Room)
DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel
Shuttle bus pick up at 08:00 am for Halong Bay (4 hour drive)
12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise center, take rest and get ready to start your
lifetime cruise.
12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the crew on board and receive the safety briefing.
13.00: Let the vacation begin with a delicious lunch as the boat cruises toward South East Ha Long
Bay passing by Chicken Crock, Finger Islet, Toad Islet…
15.00: Explore Dark & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayak.
Optional: Traditional massage (chargeable), sunbathing on board or swimming around
platform in Dark and Bright Lagoon.
17.30: Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free".
18.00: Traditional cooking demonstration on sundeck (or in the restaurant if weather does not allow)
while The Au Co cruises back to overnight area.
19.30: Set menu dinner is served in the restaurant while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.
21.00: Free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at reception.
Overnight on board The Au Co (Deluxe Cabin)
DAY 3: HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
06.15: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee.
07.30: Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises through the Bay passing a lot of beautiful
spots. It’s good time to take amazing pictures.
09.00: Arrive at Cat Ba Island. Cycling and exploring the tropical junk in national park with local
guide.
10.30: Return to the boat. Take time to relax.
12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co slowly passes by beautiful karst towers.
14.30: Our captain and chief engineer will show Bridge and Engine room. A special tour allowed by
the captain.
15.00: Visit Ho Ba Ham area by kayaking (If weather does not permit, alternative: Ang Du area).
16.30: Back to the boat for relaxation on board.
17.30: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).
19.30: Enjoy the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.
21.00: More free time to be spent watching movies in the restaurant, squid fishing at the reception
OR join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving session.
Overnight on board The Au Co (Deluxe Cabin)
DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B)
06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the
bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Halong Bay.
07.00: Take your time over breakfast.
08.00: Explore one of the biggest caves in Ha Long bay, beautiful stalactites and stalagmite in
Surprise cave.
09.00: Back to the boat, prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.
09.30: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony before check-out.
10.45: Disembark in Tuan Chau port. Farewell.
Accommodation in Intercontinental Hanoi Hotel (Superior Room)
DAY 5: HANOI (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Freely to do some last minute shopping and looking around the Old Quarter of
Hanoi. Private car will pick whole group to travel to airport for flight back. End of service.