With more than 10 years participating in the tourism trade at Ha Long Bay with an experienced group of ships, Indochina is a reliable trademark. Within 2007, 3 more deluxe ships namely Indochina Sails 1, Indochina Sails 2 and Valentine come into use, increasing the number of customers served many times higher then before.
To win customers’ trust by continuous learning and improve material facilities, equipments as well as staff’s serving techniques. All the rooms are furnished in a traditional way, getting the best out of natural resources like wood, bamboo. Meticulously et perfectly designed in inspiration of classic Eastern style and finely equiped with modern amenities, Indochina fleet is considered as the most luxury and charming one in Halong bay. Moreover, our qualified, experienced and highly motivated staffs look forward to make your stay impeccable. Indochina is proud to be the first choice of many tourists inside and outside Vietnam for their trip to the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas. 11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 13:00: Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with Cruise Manager. 14.30: Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about one hour on the island. 15.30: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16.30: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00: End of program for Day One.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
6:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave. 8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00: Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Meals: Breakfast
Cabin Grade
Jan - Apr
May - Aug
Sep - Dec
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Superior
315
185
270
165
315
185
Deluxe
365
220
315
190
365
220
Suites
415
245
365
220
415
245
Note:
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard.
25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays
Free of Charge for children < 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin
Inclusions of the trip
Roundtrip Shuttle Bus Service from Hanoi
Welcome Drink
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
Deluxe Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Insurance
Taxes and Service Charges
Exclusions of the trip
Airfares
Hotels
Visa Arrangements
Massage Services
Kayaking
Beverages
Tips
Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned as included
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas. 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with Cruise Manager. 14.30 Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about one hour on the island. 15.30 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16.30 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day One.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay Discovery
6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:45 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. 8:30 Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and set of dry clothes and there may be some walking on slippery rocks and through shallow water so appropriate shoes for this. 16:00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day Two.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi
6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave. 8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
Meals: Breakfast
Cabin Grade
Jan - Apr
May - Aug
Sep - Dec
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Superior
590
330
475
285
590
330
Deluxe
615
345
515
295
615
345
Suites
685
395
615
345
685
395
Note:
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard.
25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays
Free of Charge for children < 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin
Inclusions of the trip
Roundtrip Shuttle Bus Service from Hanoi
Welcome Drink
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
Deluxe Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Insurance
Taxes and Service Charges
Exclusions of the trip
Airfares
Hotels
Visa Arrangements
Massage Services
Kayaking
Beverages
Tips
Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned as included
Accommodation
Indochina sails owns the most modern and luxury bedrooms among the cruise service providers in Ha Long Bay. All the rooms are furnished in a traditional way, getting the best out of natural materials like wood, bamboo… If “Trac” wood – a rare, valuable and solid kind of wood is used to make the cover of the ship, all the inners are made by “Huong wood – a perfumed wood”, which gives not only the impressive colour but also a special perfume that represents the high class and the unique character of Indochina sails. Indochina sails also takes full advantage of granite stones from Thanh Hoa which are warm in the winter and fresh in summer, and every modern comforts imported from Japan (massage shower, big bathtub… ) to be a 4 star floating hotel on the bay.
All rooms in Indochina sails are especially designed with big windows on the sea so that their guests can view the whole admirable scene of Ha Long Bay from their bedrooms.
Superior room: Our Superior rooms (13m2) located on first floor offers all the amenities necessary for you to feel comfortable: twin beds or a queen-size bed, air-conditioner, wall fan, refrigerator, en-suite bathroom with shower, safety equipment and life-jackets, mini bar and strongbox, high-class drapes and blanket, sanitary things in bathroom with towel, hair-dryer, slippers and bathing suit. Each features a picture window, providing added light and memorable views.
Deluxe rooms: Our Deluxe rooms (13m2) located on second floor, offers all the amenities necessary for you to feel comfortable: twin beds or a queen-size bed, air-conditioner, wall fan, refrigerator, en-suite bathroom with shower, safety equipment and life-jackets, mini bar and strongbox, high-class drapes and blanket, sanitary things in bathroom with towel, hair-dryer, slippers and bathing suit. Each features a picture window, providing added light and memorable views
In-Room Amenities:
Individual controlled air conditioner; Stocked minibar; In-house phone; Slippers; Wardrobe; Umbrella, rain gears at the reception; Separate glass standing shower cabin; Bathrobe; Electric saver outlet; Shower; Hot water; Hair dryer; Toilet; Life vest; Fire Extinguisher; Smoke Detector.
Sport Activities:
Tender boat; Bamboo Basket Boat; Bamboo Row Boat; Swimming and Snorkeling; Kayaking; Trekking; Cave Discovery; Culinary & Cooking Class; Tai Chi and Yoga Practices; Canadian Seaward Kayaks
Restaurant & Bar
The luxury, large and cozy dining room are perfectly designed to let people freely enjoy the miraculous view of Ha Long Bay. It can serve 32 customers at a time.
The main food in Indochina Sails is Vietnam traditional dishes made of local seafood. Besides, experienced cooks of Indochina sails will consult and help you choose other delicious dishes from beef, chicken with fresh herbs and spices in set menu or from the list.
Activities
Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the crystal clear turquoise waters of Halong Bay are favored activities for the energetic. While morning Tai Chi on the sundeck offers a more meditative and uplifting start for the more contemplative. Adventure outings, tour excursions, cooking demonstrations and theme cruises are also available by prior arrangement.
