7.45: You will be met by Columbus’s guides at your hotel in Hanoi for a coach driving 175 km to Hon Gai Harbor, Halong City (3,5hr). Short break on the way. Welcome aboard. Set sail to cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay wends among otherworldly karst formations and opens up views of one stupendous seascape after another whist an exquisite lunch is served in the single-sitting restaurant oroutdoor Grill in a relaxing ambiance.
The only way to describe Bai Tu Long is as relentlessly spectacular. Incredible rock formations rise out of jade green water, every turn brings another surprise and secret passages lead to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves which providing chances to admire a collection of sculpted islets with incredible shapes resembling: Lion, Tea Pots, Toads, Swans, and Elephants.
Drops anchor at an exotic cove amid dramatic natural sceneries of Cong Do Archipelagoes. These are pristine places with unique ecosystems; they are rarely visited. Set off on a kayak, after a lesson from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will kayak amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water, every turn brings new surprise. Secret passages leading to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves with a unique ecosystem which providing changes to get close to sea creatures and coral reefs.
DrExplore Hang Thay (Thay Cave) and enjoy interesting stories about traces ofancient man who lived here thousand years ago. More paddling to visit a exotic sandy dune for a leisure swim. There will be time to savor a famous cocktail aboard before the first of several beautiful bay sunsets. Dressing up for a fabulous dinner then sinking into one of our lounge sofas; a perfect moment for discussions on the next day’s exploration. Alternatively, trying squid fishing with our Santa Maria crew.

Services included: Guide on boat, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Cruise

Enjoying a delightful moment savoring a sunrise breakfast served by our white-glove waiters before setting off in a getaway boat. Our trip takes us on an odyssey through the Bay’s maze of 2000 myterious islets to Cong Dam Archipelagoes, Bait Tu Long Bay's geological values. These place are pristine with unique ecosystem diverse.
After a lesson how to paddle safely, kayak through water tunnel into hidden lagoons of geological park with coral reefs, unique sea creatures and mangrove forest while our crew setup a beautiful BBQ lunch on an exotic beach with dramatic natural sceneries and leisures.
An exploration to Cong Dam Floating Village is an interaction with fascinating lives of the fisher folk villagers that thrive in the unique conditions that life cutoff from civilization brings. Bamboo boat gliding along scenic water ways with amazing tinny floating huts, fishing farms, talking with friendly people here, a visit to school class and joining an authentic fishing trip to learn unique techniques of fishing. This engaging insight is an ideal addition to any trip to Vietnam. In the afternoon there are options to choose from:
Option 1 (Go fishing):
Join a real fishing trip with fisherman and learn local fishing techniques.
Option 2 (Visit Cong Dam Fishing Village):
Visit Cong Dang fishing Village in a rustic rowing-boat. Meet children in school classes and give books, pens, and candies.
Our adventures end with a leisure cruise to Cat Ba Island. Relaxing in a private beach resort. Dinner and retiring to your luxury room with sea view balcony.
Leisure cruise to return mother boat. Enjoy a massage and a sublime culinary delight in the lounge outdoors or in the relaxed ambiance of our single-sitting restaurant before retiring to your luxury stateroom for second night.
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Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Cruise

At the break of dawn, explore an remote cave on Thien Canh Son moutain. Walk up the summit for breath-taking views dotted with Santa Maria's brown sails before setting sail for the seldom-visited southern area of Bai Tu Long Bay, Vung Vieng archipelagoes.
Enjoying a delightful moment savoring a sunrise breakfast served by our white-glove waiters. By that time our concierge manager would be ready to arrange excursions for guests. Set off on sampan-boats rowed by local girls. We visit Vung Vieng floating village of fishing folk who live their whole lives aboard tinny huts. Make sure that you prepare some present like pens, notebooks and candies, we meet children in school class and talk with local people on their fishing farms and pearl farms.
Return on board. Check out. Vietnamese cooking demonstration. A gourmet lunch will be served whilst the cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Hon Gai Porty. Disambark for 3,5 hours road trip back to Hanoi. 17.30: Drop at your hotel to end service.
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Services included: Guide on boat, meals, entrance fee and boat trip

+ 1 Night on Santa Maria Cruiser
+ 1 Night on Cat Ba’s beach Resort
+ Professional English speaking guide & talented chef
+ Entrance fees and Sightseeing Tickets in Ha Long Bay
+ Five lavish meals and two breakfasts
+ Two - seater sea kayak, life jackets and water proof bag
+ Two free bottles of mineral water (in your room), tea, coffee and seasonal fruits.

+ - Life jackets for children are available
+ Free of charge for kid under 4 years old sharing with parent's bed (Applied for 01 kid)
+ 70% Adult's cost for kid from 4-9 years old
+ Kid from 9 years old will cost like adult tickets
+ Itineraries depend on weather conditions and could be changed accordingly.