UniCharm Cruises: Halong – Lan Ha Bay
About Unicharm Cruises
Instead of spending too much time on the old road to Quang Ninh province, you will shortly get to Hai Phong city and cross the strait to Cat Hai Island by a newly launched bridge. We will introduce you a unique area of Halong Bay from its back side where you rarely see tourist boats.
By this tour itinerary, we believe that we will satisfy customers who are not interested in crowded tourist attractions and those who have passion for discovering.
Cabin and Facility
Uni Balcony
- Quantity: 16 cabins
- Location: 1st & 2nd deck
- Size: 20 m2
- Bed type: Double bed or Twin bed
- Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults, 1 Kid
Charm Terrace
- Quantity: 04 cabins
- Location: 2nd and 3rd deck
- Size: 30 square meters
- Bed Type: Double
- Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults, 1 Child
UniCharm Family Terrace
- Quantity: 03 cabins
- Location: 2nd and 3rd deck
- Size: 50 – 60 square meters
- Bed Type: 2 double beds or 1 Double bed & 2 single beds
- Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults, 2 Children (If you in a group of 5 adults, we will add an extra bed)
Cabin Amenities
- Shower
- Toilet
- Mini bar
- Wardrobe
- Slippers
- Bathrobe
- Hot water
- Hair-dryer
- Safety box
- Beauty mirror
- En-suite Bathroom
- Complimentary Drinking Water
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Individual controller air-conditioning
UniCharm Cruises tour itinerary
Day 1: Cat Ba Island – Ha Long bay – Anchor for overnight in Lan Ha bay (L/D)
AM: Cruise to enjoy the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay in the Unique route
07:45 – 08:15 pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for Hai Phong on the free-way AH 5B enjoying the landscape of rice field and rural villages of the Red river Delta. (1,5-2 hours).
Enjoy driving on the longest sea crossing bridge of Vietnam heading to Cat Ba Island.
25 minutes on the ferry to Cat Ba Island where you will feel the tour starting by green mangroves running along the mountain feet.
Along the coastal road for amazing views to the bay and the valley shadowed paths through the National Park for more authentic Nature to the other side of the Park is Gia Luan dock where you can obtain a great view of Halong Bay. Here we will embark Unicharm Cruise.
12:30 UniCharm crew warmly welcome you on board. Visit the boat, check in the room and enjoy your first fresh lunch on boat (We can cater Vegetarian or vegan food on your request).
Lunching and cruising into the bay pass by Cap Bai Islet, Ngon Tay Island (Finger Islet), Sung Sot cave and Titop peak… (Now we are in the middle of the World Heritage site of Ha Long bay).
Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, pass by Dark and Light cave, Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon), Ba Trai Dao (three-peach beach), Hon Dua (the Stick Islet), Buddhist statue stone…
Arrive in Lan Ha – the Biosphere reserved area of the World, is famous for its crystal water, round lagoons, tunnel grottoes and the fisherman villages…and especially phosphorescence at night time.
PM: Kayaking and Snorkeling to Open the Hidden Charm and Feel how Unique it is
On each 2-seat kayak our tour guide will lead you to paddle through narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages, we can visit and talk with the fisherman to get to learn more about the daily life on the sea.
Paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes). Here you can dip into the emerald waters. Swimming and Snorkeling to see Corals or you can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…
Enjoy the sunset on the bay.
Back to the boat for “cooking class” (our tour guide will show you how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily demonstrate home for your family after this trip).
Enjoy Dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai village – Ha Long bay – Hanoi (B/L)
AM: Biking to visit Viet Hai village
Wake up among the smooth waves (if you want to contemplate the sunrise, wake up earlier enough is important).
A Light breakfast is served to energize for morning exercises by (fresh fruits, fresh fruit juices, cakes, tea and coffee or mineral water).
07:30 Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.
Ride a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba. Visit a local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school…
Afterward cycling back and tender to return to the cruise.
Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the large sundeck chairs.
10:30 check out and start cruising on another route throughout thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious Uni pictures meanwhile enjoying our tasteful brunch.
12:00 arrive back at Gia Luan dock.
PM: Driving back to Hanoi
12:00 – 12:30 Disembark UniCharm Cruise for another drive on the free-way AH5B back to Hanoi.
Estimated to arrive back in Hanoi at 16:00 – 16:30 – end the tour at your hotel.
Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the bad weather, the level of and operating conditions without prior notice.
Important Notes
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong – Lan Ha Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
- If you have any specific food request (vegetarian, allergic, non-seafood, etc.), feel free to let us know so we can serve your demands with the best.
Price of UniCharm Cruises: Halong – Lan Ha Bay
Price is quoted on Cabin unit
| Type of Cabin | 2 days 1 night |
|---|---|
| Uni Balcony (double/twin) | 365 USD/cabin (single: 310 USD) |
| Charm Terrace (double) | 425 USD/cabin (single: 350 USD) |
| UniCharm Family Terrace | 03 pax: 620 USD/cabin
04 pax: 780 USD/cabin |
UniCharm Cruises booking
Price Includes
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing.
- Round transfer from your hotel in The Old Quarter Hanoi – UniCharm Cruise – Hanoi
- Set-menu meals.
- Kayaking, snorkeling, biking, swimming, cooking class, squid fishing
- English speaking tour guide on board.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets.
- Insurance on board.
- Welcome Drink (soft drink, tea or coffee).
Price Excludes
- Drinks and other services not mentioned.
- Compulsory surcharge for Occasional Events: USD 20/adult, USD 15/child. Including Christmas Eve (24th Dec), New Year Eve (31st Dec) and Vietnam Tet Holiday
- Personal expense.
- Tips and gratuities.
Children & Extra bed Policy
• From 10 years old is adult (Maximum 1 child per room)
• 5 – under 10 years old: 75% of the adult’s rate (Maximum 1 child per room)
• Under 5 years old: Free and share all services with parents. (Maximum 1 child per room)
• Extra bed: 40% of the cabin’s rate (Only one per room).Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Customer
- Full refund for cancellation due to bad weather or unexpected cases that prevent or stop the tour before getting on the boat
- Full refund for cancellation due to your health problems, delayed flight, delayed transportation…but we need some verified letters from hospital or travel agency.
- Full refund if you cancel booking 48 hours prior to the tour departure
- Non refund for any cancellation 24 hours prior to the tour departure
Cancellation due to bad weather
If the cancellation is announced by the Management Board of Halong Bay, depend on the timing of the cancellation, the following policies will be applied:
- Before departure from Hanoi to Halong Bay (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
- During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, day trip, hotel in Halong, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
- The trip is cut down from 2 nights to 1 night, tourists will be charged a 2 days/1 night trip, plus other used services, the rest will be refunded.
- The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!
