One of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500 km.   Scattered over this huge area are thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Bac Bo. The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands are only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and inlets. After a night on board the Emeraude, passengers awaken to see daylight filtering through the early morning mist and the towering rock formations, leaving them with a dream-like memory of their visit to magnificent Halong Bay.

Day 1: Hanoi- Halong (L,D)
Our driver meets you at your hotel's lobby at 8:30 am and transfers you to Halong bay. On the way have a short stop having a rest. Upon arriving in Halong city, check-in between 11h30 to 12h00 at Emeraude Café. Then enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding. After checking in your cabin, savor sumptuous buffet lunch in restaurant. Free at leisure when cruise navigates among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay. We also discover one of the most beautiful cave on Halong bay, Sung Sot Cave or Cave of Surprise. Following is kayaking or swimming at Hang Trong anchorage. One of the highlights for today is onboard cooking demonstration in which you can learn some interesting recipes of Vietnamese cuisines. Then taste international buffet dinner in restaurant. In the evening, optional watch a movie on the sundeck or enjoy the peaceful moments in the middle of the bay.

Day 2: Halong- Hanoi (B)
Practice Tai Chi on the sundeck
Energising western breakfast
Check-out at 09:30 am at Emeraude Café, Halong City then our driver will take you back to your hotel in Hanoi. On the way, optional visit Dong Trieu ceramic village or Bat Trang ceramic outskirt of Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel in Hanoi.

Remark:
P: Person; B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Sgl: Single Supplement

TOUR PRICE INCLUDED:
- Welcome cocktail.
- Entrance fee to Halong Bay.
- Cruise through Halong Bay.
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.
- Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner and European breakfast buffet.
- Two-way transfers between Emeraude Cafe' and the Emeraude.
- Round trip transfers Hanoi - Halong bay - Hanoi on private AC. transportation
- Foreign management and multilingual crew and service staff.
- Tax and service charges.

CHILD RATES:
- Child from 6 to 11 years old sharing a twin or double cabin with 2 adults on mattress, limiting to one child per booking only.
- Free of charge for child below the age of 6 years old travelling with parents limiting to one child per room only.
- Child from the age of 12 must solely occuy a cabin and pay full cabin rate

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDED:
- International / domestic airfare
- International / domestic airport tax
- Vietnam Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (extra services and tips)
- Tips and Gratuities
- Air port transfer
- Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
- Kayak and Spa Service
- Beverages

The best offer for private party of 2 persons on ward (Sharing Emeraude Cruise). Valid until 31 Dec 2009
Superior cabin: 234 USD/person
Deluxe Cabin: 248 USD/person