Aspira Cruise

Aspira Cruise 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Wharf - Gia Luan Pier - Aspira Cruise (L/D)
Day 2: Aspira Cruise - Gia Luan Pier - Hanoi (B/L)

Aspira Cruise 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Wharf - Gia Luan Pier - Aspira Cruise (L/D)
08:30 - 09:00: Pick-up time.
For those who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours following the traditional route to Halong city, we travel through the newly opened express way Halong - Hai Phong and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf in only 2,5 hours.
11:30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf.
From here, you will transfer to ASPIRA CRUISE
12:00: Relax on ASPIRA CRUISE. Warmly welcome to ASPIRA CRUISE! Enjoy the welcome drink while listening to our cruise manager briefly delivers safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
12:45 - 14:00: Enjoy International buffet lunch. Fantastic buffet lunch is served. In the meantime, the cruise will get you far away from the frequented areas of Halong bay and head to the magnificent scenery in Lan Ha Bay - a hidden charm who has lived in the quiet shadows of its famous twin Halong Bay for a long time. The ship cruised past Finger Islet, Frog Islet and hundreds of uniquely shaped limestone pinnacles.
15:00: Explore Lan Ha - Ha Long bay, hit the water on kayak and go swimming
ASPIRA CRUISE reaches Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is time to discover Halong bay on your own with your travel buddies - sharing kayak. Go explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling. This activity might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area. There is a stop for those who wish to swim and go snorkeling in the lush green water.
16:30: Cook like local, eat like local. Back to ASPIRA CRUISE after outdoor activities, it’s time to relax with a cocktail. Special deal “Happy Hour” is available from 16:30 - 18:30 You can also join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew onboard. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.
19:00: Taste the life with Deluxe Dinner Set Menu

Day 2: Aspira Cruise - Gia Luan Pier - Hanoi (B/L)
06:30: Do Taichi on sundeck. Wake up in tranquility and start your second day on ASPIRA CRUISE with TAICHI on sundeck. Afterwards,  light breakfast is served.
07:45: Visit Viet Hai village. Our crew will take you to Viet Hai village, located in the central valley of Cat Ba National Park. Spending around 30 minutes for biking along, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere, charming scenery of a traditional village in the coastal North of Vietnam.
09:15: Return to ASPIRA CRUISE. You may simply relax on the cruise then spend few minutes to settle your bill and check out from 09.15 - 10.00 am
10:00: Enjoy delightful brunch. Light brunch will be served while ASPIRA CRUISE slowly navigates back to the harbour.
11:15: Disembark ASPIRA CRUISE
12:00 - 12:15: “Goodbye Lan Ha - Ha Long bay”. Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for driving back to Hanoi (available for booking in advanced)
15.00: Arrive back Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable trip.

Inclusion:

• Full  furnished  cabin  with  private  Ocean  ViewBalcony
• English speaking guide onboard
• All  meals  onboard  mentioned  (01  lunch,  01 dinner, 01 breakfast, 01 brunch)
• Complimentary 2 bottled water in each Cabin, Entrance and sightseeing fees
• Cooking class, Taichi section, Kayak (2 people share a kayak)
• Round-trip  transfer  Hanoi - Tuan Chau  (only available upon request)

Exclusion:

• Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal Expenses
• Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New year
• Tips for guide/driver/crew, All  other  services  and  items  not  mentioned specifically above
• Shuttle bus 2 ways.

ASPIRA CRUISE - TOUR OPTIONS:

1. Aspira Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Sleep on Boat
2. Aspira Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights Sleep on Boat

Aspira Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights
​Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Wharf - Aspira Cruise
Day 2: Explore Cat Ba Island
Day 3: Aspira Cruise - Viet Hai Village - Tuan Chau Wharf - Hanoi

Aspira Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Tuan Chau Wharf - Aspira Cruise
08:30 - 09:00: Pick-up time. For those who book our transfer service, you will be collected from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Instead of spending 4 hours on the traditional road to Ha Long city, we will shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf by express way after 2.5 hours driving.
11:15 - 11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf - transfer to ASPIRA CRUISE. From here, you will transfer to ASPIRA CRUISE
12:15 - 12:30: Embark on ASPIRA CRUISE. Warmly welcome to ASPIRA CRUISE! While you enjoy welcome drink, our tour guide will deliver cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in your cabin
13:00: Enjoy fabulous lunch. Fabulous buffer lunch is served while ASPIRA CRUISE starts her sails to magnificent Lan Ha Bay - an extension of Ha Long Bay which is much quieter and less touristic. You can see famous Finger Islet, Frog Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands
15:00: Explore Halong - Lan Ha bay - go kayaking, swimming and snorkeling (if weather permits). ASPIRA CRUISE reach Dau Be Island, one of the most beautiful islands located in the South East of Ha Long bay. It is your time to discover Ha Long bay on your own way with tandem kayak (double kayak) to explore the beauty of nature in hidden lagoon with lots of stalactites hang down from the ceiling cave. You can also go snorkeling to admire the amazing aquatic world. These activities might depend on the tide level of the bay. In case the tide level is too high or too low, we will do kayaking in Dark Cave, Bright Cave area.
16:30: Happy Hour & cooking demonstration
Back to ASPIRA CRUISE after outdoor activities, this is perfect time to relax yourself with a cocktail, Happy hour deal is available from 16.30 - 18.30. Onboard, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.
Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight stay.
19:00: Savor deluxe Dinner Set Menu
After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant, enjoy Spa treatment, etc. You will stay overnight on ASPIRA CRUISE.

Day 2: Explore Cat Ba Island
06:30: Do Tai-chi session on sundeck
Be an early bird for photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind. ASPIRA CRUISE continues to Cat Ba Island, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served in tranquil atmosphere.
08:30:  Leave ASPIRA CRUISE to canoe for transfer to Beo Dock
09:00: Travel to Cat Ba National Park from Beo Dock by bus
There will be time for bushwalking into the wild. We will pass Kim Giao forest, reach the highest point named “Ngự Lâm peak” which offers a great view of the whole island its biosphere reserved.
Besides, Trung Trang Cave - an ideal destination for nature for nature lovers - is also a highlight of the day. Trung Trang cave features 400 meters length through mountains, which is a natural cave created by heaven over two thousand years of history.
12:30: Have lunch in the island
After trekking time in the National Park, our bus will take you to Cat Ba Center Town. You can enjoy delicious lunch and then have time to discover the local life on your own. In the afternoon, you will go to the most beautiful beaches here: Tung Thu, Cat Co 1, Cat Co 3 to swim.
15:00: Visit Cannon Fort
This area is ranked as one of the most spectacular landscape viewpoint in Vietnam. From Cannon Fort, you will not only have a view of the island and Lan Ha Bay but also learn a more about Vietnam history.
16:00: Go back to ASPIRA CRUISE
Canoe will pick you up and take you back to ASPIRA CRUISE. Relax on sundeck with a cocktail before dinner is served.
19:00: Enjoy dinner
You make take the rest of the night with drinks on sundeck, or watch TV in your room, or try your luck with catching squids.

Day 3: Aspira Cruise - Viet Hai Village - Tuan Chau Wharf - Hanoi
06:30: Do Tai-chi session on sundeck
Be an early bird for photo hunt and refresh yourself with Tai-chi. If you already joined in the previous morning, it’s a second chance for you to nail it. Light breakfast then will be served after tai-chi session.
07:45: Visit Viet Hai Village
Our crew will take you to Viet Hai, a small village located in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of Cat Ba National Park. Spend around 30 minutes for biking along, to indulge yourself in peaceful atmosphere and charming scenery of a typical village in the Northeastern of Vietnam.
09:15: Return ASPIRA CRUISE to refresh relax and prepare for check-out
10:00: Taste delightful brunch
During the time well prepared brunch is served, ASPIRA CRUISE slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of karst mountains towards the Harbor.
11:30 - 11:45: Disembark ASPIRA CRUISE and farewell the crew
12:15 - 12:30: “Goodbye Lan Ha - Halong Bay”
Return at Tuan Chau Wharf and get ready for the drive back to Hanoi (for booking in advance).
15:30: Travel back to Hanoi
Arrive at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter, end of unforgettable journey

Inclusion:

• Full furnished cabin with private Ocean View Balcony               
• English speaking guide onboard
• All meals onboard mentioned (03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts, 01 brunch)
• Complimentary 2 bottles of water in each cabin
• Entrance tickets and sightseeing fees
• Cooking class, Tai-chi instruction
• Tandem kayak (double kayak), snorkeling gear
• Biking

Exclusion:

• 10% tax if VAT bills are requested
• Limousine/private transfer Hanoi <-> Halong (this is only available upon request)
• Spa, Massage, Beverages, Personal expenses
• Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Lunar New year
• Tips for guide/driver/crew & all other services and items not mentioned specifically above

ASPIRA CRUISE - TOUR OPTIONS:

1. Aspira Cruise 2 Days 1 Night Sleep on Boat
2. Aspira Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights Sleep on Boat