Paloma Cruise - travel to Bai Tu Long Bay
The Facts
• 10.5m wide
• 43m Long
• 4 decks
• Luxury Spa (1st deck)
• Luxury cabins (1st and 2nd decks)
• Dining areas (3rd deck)
• Sundeck (4th deck)
Cabins
A selection of superior and deluxe cabins, honeymoon and family suites mixing the modern with traditional elements. All cabins on Paloma Cruise are en-suite and fully equipped with air conditioning, in house phone and bathroom amenities, allowing you to relax in peace and luxury.
8 Superior (13m²), on the 1st deck.
6 Deluxe (15m²), on the 2nd deck.
2 Honeymoon suites with balcony (17m²), at the backward of the 2nd deck.
2 Family suites with balcony (20m²), in the front of the 2nd deck.
Bar & Dining Room
Relax and unwind in the bar which adjoins the restaurant. Enjoy pre-dinner or after-dinner drinks, relax in the soft seating area, browse the selection of books and magazines or watch a DVD on the plasma TV. The Paloma Cruise bar is fully stocked with fine wines, spirits, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
On board the Paloma Cruise, you will be delighted with the top notch service and fine dining experience. The menu is an innovative blend of European cuisine with an Asian twist. In Vietnam food preparation and presentation is an art form. A healthy and refined cuisine with exotic flavours features Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional specialties on Paloma Cruise.
Non-meat eaters will be able to sample some of the best vegetarian food in Vietnam with the Paloma Cruise.
Sundeck:
The sundeck, situated on the 4th deck of Paloma Cruise, is the perfect spot to view the limestone peaks, lagoons, grottoes and emerald sea. Relax on our cosy sun lounges and enjoy the cool sea breeze.
Activities:
During your stay on The Paloma Cruise, you won’t be short of things to do. The expert guides will lead kayaking tours of the bay, enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters or pamper yourself in our luxury spa. Join the staff of Paloma Cruise in some late night cuttle fishing and they run cookery demonstrations for those interested in learning the art of Vietnamese cooking. Take part in early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck which is the perfect way to welcome the new day.
Water sport facilities and activities
• Kayak (upon request or part of cruise package)
• Tender
• Bamboo rowing boat
• Swimming
• Cooking demonstrations
• Early morning Tai Chi
• Join the staff to go cuttle fishing in the evening
Amenities:
With perfect attention to detail, all aspects of your stay on board the Paloma Cruise have been meticulously planned. All cabins are en-suite with hot showers and full bathroom amenities, towels and luxury linens. The Paloma Cruise is fully air conditioned throughout, there is plenty of storage space, a luxury spa, gourmet restaurant and a fully stocked bar. Equipped with all the luxury and comforts you desire, The Paloma Cruise is your home from home while you cruise the Halong Bay.
Safety:
Prevention better than cruise
To ensure your safety and to give you peace of mind, The Paloma Cruise is fully equipped with all the necessary equipments complying with international safety standards and requirements.
On board the Paloma Cruise they have:
• 60 life vests
• 40 life bouys
• 4 lifeboats
• In case of fire there are 4 fire hoses and 14 fire extinguishers in the public areas and 1 extinguisher per cabin
• GPS system
• Radar
• VHF radio
• Automated alarm system with speakers throughout the vessel
As part of the introduction to life on board Paloma cruise staff will give you a short talk on our health and safety procedures.
PALOMA CRUISE HA LONG BAY
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from clear water, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice visitors – an area relatively developing and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1: Bai Tu Long Bay – Vung Vieng fishing village - Trong cave ( L – D )
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07.45 – 08.15: |
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. Note: We also arange Pick up from Ninh Binh by private transfer. |
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12:30 -13:15: |
Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy |
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welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise. |
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13:15 - 15:00: |
Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu while our cruise heads to Bai Tu |
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Long Bay, passes the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy |
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(Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets. |
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Note: Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise. |
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15:00 - 17.00: |
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the |
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village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional |
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activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc. |
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17:00 - 18:30: |
Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. |
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18:30 – 19:15: |
Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat. |
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19:15 – 21:00: |
Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard. |
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21- 00 – 23.00: |
Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment,and |
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playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may |
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also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. |
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Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) |
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Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise. |
Day 2: Surprise Cave – Hon Gai Harbour ( B – L )
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06:15 - 07:00: |
Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee |
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are served. |
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07:00 - 08:00: |
Have breakfast in dinning room. |
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08:00 - 08:15: |
Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). |
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08:15 - 10:00: |
Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave |
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entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 |
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steps and return to the boat. |
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10:00 - 10:30: |
Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. |
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Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage |
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outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). |
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10:30 - 11:30: |
Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. |
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Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we |
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approach the pier. |
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11:30 - 12:00: |
Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma |
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Office while waiting for return transportation |
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16:00 - 16:30: |
Arrive in Hanoi |
Tour Prices included
• Welcome Drink
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
• All meals on board (Lunch, dinner, breakfast)
• Complimentary mineral water
• Fish equipment
• Kayaking
• Onboard insurance, tax, service charges
• FREE payment fee by credit cards online
Tour prices excluded
• Transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay and return: 20 USD/PERSON
• Airfares and Hotels
• Visa Arrangements
• Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
• Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
Children Policy:
• The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
• Children from 4 to 12 years old are charged 75% of adult rates and applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Cancellation Policy
• All cancellation must be made in writing to us through email only.
• Cancellation due to bad weather, please refer to our FAQs.
• Cancellation made by the cruise itself will result in full refund.
FIT Booking (Less than 5 cabins on sharing cruise):
• More than 20 days prior to departure time: No charge.
• From 7 to 4 days prior to departure time: 30% of the total price.
• Less than 3 days prior to departure time or no show: 100% of total price.
GIT Booking (More than 5 cabins on the sharing cruise):
• More than 20 days prior to departure time: No charge.
• From 19 to 8 days prior to departure time: 30% of the total price.
• From 7 to 4 days prior to departure time: 50% of the total price.
• Less than 3 days prior to departure time or no show: 100% of total price.
Tour Notes:
• Extra bed (mattress) will be charge 20 USD net.
• Pick up time about 7:45 - 8:15, drop off time about 4:30 - 5:00 at your hotel lobby
• Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter
• Time for activity may vary slightly. Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary.
Paloma Cruise on Halong Bay
(3 days/ 2 nights on Cruise)
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Day 1: Ha Noi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Vung Vieng Village ( L - D ) |
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07.45 – 08.00: |
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus to Halong bay. |
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Note: We also arange pick up from Ninh Binh or any other places by hiring |
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a private transfer. |
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10.00 - 10.30: |
Stopover on the way for refreshments |
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12.00 – 12.30: |
Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise– |
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enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabins and begin your |
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cruise. |
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12.30 – 15.00: |
Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu |
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15.00 – 18.00: |
Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, |
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Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. |
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Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into |
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the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following |
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Optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc. |
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18.00 - 18.30: |
Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. |
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Happy Hour (sunset party). |
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18.30 - 19.15: |
Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat. |
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19.15 - 21.00: |
Sumptuous Set-dinner on board. |
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21.00 - 23.00: |
Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light |
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music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour |
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guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services |
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are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. |
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Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) |
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Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise. |
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Day 2: HaLong - Lan Ha Bay ( B - L - D ) |
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06.15 – 07.00: |
Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee |
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are Served. |
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07.00 - 08.30: |
Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful |
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places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) |
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Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room. |
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08.30 – 09.30: |
Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion. |
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09.30 – 12.30: |
Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach |
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lapped by the turquoise water. |
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12.30 - 14.00: |
BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels ). |
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14.00 – 16.00: |
Continue to discovery Toi & Sang Cave (depend on the tide condition), the most |
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remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint |
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fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel |
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under a karst mountain (time permitting). |
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16.00 – 17.00: |
Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight. |
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17.00 – 19.15: |
The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho |
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Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party). |
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19.15 - 21.00: |
Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard. |
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21.00 - 23.00: |
Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light |
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music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour |
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guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services |
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are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. |
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Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) |
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Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise. |
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Day 3: Amazing Cave - Ha Noi (B, L) |
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06.15 – 07.00: |
Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee |
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are served. |
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07.00 – 08.00: |
Have breakfast in dinning room. |
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08.00 – 08.15: |
Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). |
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08.15 – 10.00: |
Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave |
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entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 |
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steps and return to the boat. |
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10.00 – 10.30: |
Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish |
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packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabin, you may leave |
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heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier). |
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10:30 - 11.45: |
Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. |
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Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we |
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approach the pier. |
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11.45 – 12.00: |
Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma |
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Office while waiting for getting on Van back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around |
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16:30 and the trip ends. |
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Note: You can go directly to Ninh Binh instead of coming back Hanoi by hiring |
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a private car with extra payment @ US$40/ per person (Upon request). |
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Tour Prices included
• Welcome Drink
• Cruise Itinerary and Program
• Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
• English-speaking Tour Guide
• Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
• All meals on board (Lunch, dinner, breakfast)
• Complimentary mineral water
• Fish equipment
• Kayaking
• Onboard insurance, tax, service charges
• FREE payment fee by credit cards online
Tour prices excluded
• Transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay and return: 20 USD/PERSON
• Airfares and Hotels
• Visa Arrangements
• Massage Services (please see massage menu in cabin)
• Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
Children Policy:
• The FOC rate for children under 4 years old is applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
• Children from 4 to 12 years old are charged 75% of adult rates and applicable for 1 (one) children sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults (No extra Mattress), limited to one child per cabin.
Cancellation Policy
• All cancellation must be made in writing to us through email only.
• Cancellation due to bad weather, please refer to our FAQs.
• Cancellation made by the cruise itself will result in full refund.
FIT Booking (Less than 5 cabins on sharing cruise):
• More than 20 days prior to departure time: No charge.
• From 7 to 4 days prior to departure time: 30% of the total price.
• Less than 3 days prior to departure time or no show: 100% of total price.
GIT Booking (More than 5 cabins on the sharing cruise):
• More than 20 days prior to departure time: No charge.
• From 19 to 8 days prior to departure time: 30% of the total price.
• From 7 to 4 days prior to departure time: 50% of the total price.
• Less than 3 days prior to departure time or no show: 100% of total price.
Tour Notes:
• Extra bed (mattress) will be charge 20 USD net.
• Pick up time about 7:45 - 8:15, drop off time about 4:30 - 5:00 at your hotel lobby
• Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter
• Time for activity may vary slightly. Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary.
PRICE OF 2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHT TRIP:
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Number of group |
Jan to Apr 2016 & Oct to Dec 2016 |
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Price per person |
Single surcharge |
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Deluxe Ocean View |
139 |
+ 61 |
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Premium Ocean View |
150 |
+ 67 |
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Paloma Suite |
170 |
+ 85 |
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Family Executive Suite (with balcony) |
US$525/ Cabin with 3 people |
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Number of group |
May to Sept 2016 |
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Price per person |
Single surcharge |
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Deluxe Ocean View |
129 |
+ 51 |
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Premium Ocean View |
140 |
+ 55 |
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Paloma Suite |
160 |
+ 80 |
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Family Executive Suite (with balcony) |
US$465/ Cabin with 3 people |
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PRICE OF 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS TRIP:
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Number of group |
Jan to Apr 2016 & Oct to Dec 2016 |
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Price per person |
Single surcharge |
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Deluxe Ocean View |
250 |
+ 120 |
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Premium Ocean View |
270 |
+ 131 |
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Paloma Suite |
285 |
+ 147 |
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Family Executive Suite (with balcony) |
US$840/ Cabin with 3 people |
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Number of group |
May to Sept 2016 |
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Price per person |
Single surcharge |
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Deluxe Ocean View |
230 |
+ 120 |
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Premium Ocean View |
245 |
+ 130 |
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Paloma Suite |
280 |
+ 147 |
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Family Executive Suite (with balcony) |
US$780/ Cabin with 3 people |
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