DAY 01: Tuan Chau – Cua Van Fishing Village – Tien Ong Cave (L/D)

08:30 – 08:45: Meet at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, and then transfer you to Halong. The drive will last around 3 hours on a new and scenic highway.

NOTE: The final pickup point is the Hanoi Opera House.

10:30 – 11:00: Stop for around 20 minutes en-route at a local pearl farm. Learn about the pearl breeding procedure and buy pearl accessories if interested.

11:30 – 12:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor, you get off the car and prepare for the embarkation on the luxury Hermes Cruise.

12:30 – 13:00: Board the Hermes Cruise. You will receive welcome drinks and brief cruise safety instructions. Get to know the crew, and then check in your cabin.

13:30: A savory buffet lunch will be served in the ritzy restaurant while the vessel is moving its way along the spectacular scenery, recognized by UNESCO and worldwide tourists.

NOTE: If there are fewer than 20 passengers onboard, you will be served with a set menu instead.

15:00 – 16:45: The next stop on the agenda is Pearl Farm Village. Here, you can see how pearls are being cultivated and processed. Buy your favorite pearl accessories as Halong souvenirs. This spot also encourages a kayaking activity in that you paddle a kayak amid the picturesque seascape.

Sailing on, the Hermes Cruise will take you to the well-known Ti Top Island, which is blessed with a crystal-clear beach for swimming. There will also be time for climbing 400 stone steps to access the peak of the island. When you are on the top, feast your eyes on the photogenic panorama of the entire heritage bay.

18:00: Get immersed in the magical sunset atmosphere while participating in the joyful sunset party. You have your fruits, snacks, and cocktails for chit-chat moments. Don’t miss the Happy Hour “Buy 2 Get 1 FREE” program. Unleash yourself via massage-spa therapy.

18:30: The skilled chefs will show you how to make Vietnamese spring rolls. Watch the steps, get the recipe, and then practice.

19:30: Enjoy a fine-dining experience with a European set-menu dinner.

21:00: Test your luck with the night squid fishing activity. Enjoy your free time for ease, and then sleep tight as the cruise is anchoring in a quiet area.

DAY 02: Ho Dong Tien– Trong Cave – Me Cung Cave (B/L/D)

06:30: Gather at the sundeck to unlock your joints through Tai Chi exercises.

06:30 – 07:30: Have a light breakfast and enjoy the ocean view.

08:30: Embark on a day boat to access the Ho Dong Tien (Fairy Lake Cave) which was named by a local legend that fairies went to this area to bathe and rest.

09:30: Explore the Ho Dong Tien, which is made up of two major chambers. You will be astonished by sparkling stalagmite and stalactite pairs inside. The entrance to the first is at sea level so only a kayak or a rowboat can enter. The “Fairy Lake Cave” remains fairy, with rich wildlife.

10:30: The day boat will take you to Trong Cave – one of the most mysterious grottoes in Halong Bay. Listening to a tragic love story, which explains the name of the cave. The cave interior hosts impressive limestone structures.

12:30: Have lunch on the day boat and take time for ease.

14:30: Visit Me Cung Cave or Pearl Farm.

16:30: Return to the luxury Hermes Cruise and refresh in your cabin.

17:30: Marvel at the sunset scenery over the spectacular Bay. Meanwhile, join the sunset party associated with the Happy Hour “Buy 2 Get 1 FREE” program. Nurture your body in the spa room too.

18:30: Enjoy a live cooking demonstration offered by skilled chefs.

19:30: It is time for a set-menu dinner of Asian and European food.

21:00: Be entertained by the nightlife activity of squid fishing – a must-do in Halong.

DAY 03: Sung Sot Cave – Tuan Chau Harbor – Hanoi (B)

06:30: Get energized by doing Tai Chi exercises on the sundeck and breathing pure sea air.

06:45 – 07:30: Have a light breakfast.

07:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), which is the largest one in Halong Bay.

09:30: Complete a check-out procedure.

09:45 – 10:30: Have a buffet brunch while the Hermes Cruise is targeting back to Tuan Chau Harbor.

10:45 – 11:00: Arrive at the harbor and disembark.

12:00 – 15:00: Get on a car transfer to drive you back to Hanoi.