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New Cruise - Hermes 5-star Cruise in Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night

2 days
Start and end in Hanoi
5.0
4 traveler reviews

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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Your hotel pickup happens in the morning from your place in Hanoi Old Quarter, then you'll head to Tuan Chau wharf to board the Hermes Cruises ship. After you get settled into your cabin, there's a buffet lunch served while the ship cruises toward Halong Bay. During the afternoon, you'll check out Pearl Farm Village and try kayaking if you're interested. Next, Titov Island is on the agenda for swimming and grabbing some views from up top. Before dinner, there's a sunset party with snacks and drinks, followed by a cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls. After that meal, you can join the evening squid fishing activity or relax before heading to your cabin for the night.

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (We pick up you at the hotel in The Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch on board (set menu if fewer than 20 people)), Dinner (European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board)

    Included Activities

    • Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels
    • Transfer to Tuan Chau wharf
    • Check-in at Hermes Cruises cabin
    • Buffet lunch on board
    • Visit Pearl Farm Village
    • Kayaking activity
    • Visit Titov Island with climbing, swimming, and photo opportunities
    • Sunset party with fruits and snacks on Hermes Sky Bar
    • Cooking demonstration - Vietnamese spring rolls
    • European set-menu dinner
    • Squid fishing activity

    Optional Activities

    • Happy Hour drinks at Hermes Sky Bar (Buy 2 get 1 free)
    • Massage service on board
    Landmarks
    Tuan Chau Harbor
    Pearl Farm Village
    Titov Island
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  2. Day 2

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Rise early for a Tai Chi class with tea and coffee service to start things off, then grab a light breakfast. Later, you'll visit Sung Sot Cave, and after that, you'll check out of your cabin. A buffet brunch gets served while you cruise back toward Tuan Chau Wharf. Once you disembark, you'll transfer back to Hanoi, arriving by early afternoon so you can head off on your next plans.

    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (We drop off you at the hotel in The Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam, 14:00 - 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast), Brunch (Buffet brunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi class with tea and coffee
    • Light breakfast
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave
    • Buffet brunch on board
    • Transfer back to Hanoi
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot Cave
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  • New Cruise - Hermes 5-star Cruise in Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night reviewer 1
    March 16th, 2024
    5.0
    The entire experience was fantastic! We had lots of fun. Our tour guide was brilliant. He was very caring and...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
    Thank you for such kind words, Powell! I am truly happy that you enjoyed your trip so much. I’ve worked hard to offer my customers the best services possible, and comments like this make it all worthwhile. If you’re ever visit Vietnam I’d love to serve you and your family again! Regards, Viet
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  • New Cruise - Hermes 5-star Cruise in Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night reviewer 2
    May 5th, 2023
    5.0
    Great tour, food was excellent, staff fantastic!
    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
    Thank you for such kind words, Ross! I am truly happy that you enjoyed your trip so much. I’ve worked hard to offer my customers the best services possible, and comments like this make it all worthwhile. If you’re ever visit Vietnam I’d love to serve you and your family again! Regards, Viet
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  • New Cruise - Hermes 5-star Cruise in Ha Long Bay 2 days 1 night reviewer 3
    May 4th, 2023
    5.0
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    The experience of a lifetime!!!! WOW!!! We spent 2 days one night in the bay, kayaking, visiting the cave, squid...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
    Thank you for such kind words, Sani! I am truly happy that you enjoyed your trip so much. I’ve worked hard to offer my customers the best services possible, and comments like this make it all worthwhile. If you’re ever visit Vietnam I’d love to serve you and your family again! Regards, Viet
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  • B
    March 22nd, 2023
    5.0
    What a fantastic trip. Just 22 on the boat was a good group size. We left the harbor last after lunch so the cruise...
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    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Old Quarter Travel
    Thank you for such kind words, Bernice! I am truly happy that you enjoyed your trip so much. I’ve worked hard to offer my customers the best services possible, and comments like this make it all worthwhile. If you’re ever visit Vietnam I’d love to serve you and your family again! Regards, Viet
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Tour ID: 248482

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    Vietnam
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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