Welcome to Dora Cruise

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

DISCOVERY HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY
(3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS)
Our itinerary is unique & different from others
We will take you to the less touristy and enchanted sceneries
DAY 1: HANOI- HALONG – LAN HA ON DORA CRUISE (L/D)
08:30 – 09:15: Pick up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter ( If you book our limousine bus/ regular
private car)
09:20: Departure to Halong Bay. You will have 1 short break during the way before arrive in Tuan Chau
marina.
12:00 – 12:15: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor
12:30 – 13:15: Transferred by speedboat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Dora Cruise and enjoy welcome drink,
meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
13:30: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay,
admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay – Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet),
Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.
15:30 – 17:00: Do the kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island
movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prow of 4rd deck)
Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking.
Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
Meeting point: The Reception (The back of the second Deck)
17:30: Come back to our Dora Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take
photos and relax.
18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Dora Halong Cruise. You have chance to
practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:15: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing,
relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
DAY 2: TAI CHI – BREAFAST – CYCLING AT VIET HAI VILLAGE – SUNSET PARTY (B/L/D)
06:00: Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and
condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and
islands.
07:15: Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time
for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
8:45: Transfer to the Daily Boat heading to Viet Hai Village – a not touristic place surrounded by Cat Ba reserved
jungle.
10.30: Visit Viet Hai Village
Options:
+ Option 1: Do cycling around Viet Hai Village
+ Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village
12.00: Get back the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view.
13.00-14.00: Arrive the peaceful area for swimming or Kayaking at the peaceful & beautiful Lan Ha bay.
You will join the guide to kayak around the wonderful wide nature, clean water. There is a beautiful small
beach named Three Peaches as the special shaped limestone mountains surrounding
15.00: We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there
17:00 – 17:30: Back to Dora Cruise
18:15: Take time to refresh or play some short game or with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. Enjoy
the Sunset Party & Cooking Class on the Sundeck.
19:15: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the
landscape of the bay at night. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the
restaurant.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing,
relaxing and overnight on the Dora Cruise.
DAY 3: DORA LAN HA – DARK & LIGHT CAVE – HA LONG CRUISE – HANOI ( B/L)
06.00: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07.15: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have light breakfast.
08:15: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small
floating house and there you can have opportunity to explore the cave on local bamboo boat (rowing by the
locals). Enjoy the peaceful morning on the beautiful scenery surround you. You can stay on the cruise for
relaxing.
9:30 – 10:15: Come back to Dora Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic
cruise on the bay. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take
good care of your important belongings.
10:30: Have lunch at the restaurant
11:30: Leaving of Dora Cruise to get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor
12:10 – 12:15: Return to Dora Cruise’s Waiting area at the gate 35, Tuan Chau Marina and travel
with our Limousine bus to Hanoi Old Quarter.
14.00 – 14.30: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End your trip
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to weather
and operation conditions.
TOUR INCLUSION
Entrance fees, sightseeing fee, kayaking Local bamboo boat ride English speaking guide
Luxury accommodation with Bathtub & shower cabin Fitness center for free; Spa center (on your own expense)
Private Balcony with table & chairs Tea & coffee; 1 bottle of water / person; Welcome drink
Meals onboard: 03 lunches, 02 dinners and 02 breakfasts Sunrise Tai Chi Insurance on-board
Internet wifi in the cabin, Satellite – HD LED Television Fishing equipment;
Board Game Sunset Party & Cooking class on cruise
TOUR EXCLUSION
Drinks
Transfer round trip between Hanoi Old Quarter and Halong bay
Tips for Cruise’s team and driver
Personal expenses
All services and items not