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. Indochina sails also takes full advantage of granite stones from Thanh Hoa which are warm in the winter and cool in summer, and the sanitation devices from Japan, massage shower, big bathtub… to help customers feel comfortable. Moreover, you can find the small personal things like toothbrushes, razors, soap and sun cream in the summer. To meet the requirements of deluxe, charming and cozy criterion, all the designs and decoration in the bedrooms are well-designed even with little details like color, patterns of the drapes, the odor of fresh flowers and of the wood inside the rooms …, making the customers feel relaxed in a private space. Standard and Deluxe rooms are all furnished with 2 courteous double bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms.
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
Deluxe
415
240
365
220
415
240
Suite
575
335
450
260
575
335
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
Deluxe
680
395
615
345
680
395
Suite
890
495
690
395
890
495
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
All rooms in Indochina sails are especially designed with big windows viewing the sea so that customers can view the whole admirable scene of Ha Long Bay from your own bedrooms. Our 04 Valentine Deluxe rooms (19m2) are located on first floor. Each Valentine Deluxe includes a queen-size bed and all the amenities of a Deluxe cabin plus big bathroom with massage showers, massage bathtub. Our only Valentine Suite (30m2) is located on second floor . Each Valentine Deluxe includes a queen-size bed and all the amenities of a Deluxe cabin plus big bathroom with massage showers, massage bathtub.
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
Special Dinning
In order to make different in tourists’ trips to Ha long on Valentine Junk is the first company which has held succcessfully parties, ceremonies, weddings in famous caves of Ha Long bay, such as Trong Cave, Dong Tien lake, Sung Sot cave and also in Titop island. Valentine Junk has expressed the tourists so much in their trips to Ha Long Bay and it is without doubt unforgettable experiences in their life.
Kayaking
Joining our night tours including Kayaking on the Valentine Junk creates yourself chances to visit remote caves, hidden lagoons that are only accessible at low tide and at the end of the long day, to enjoy the magnificent sunset with the breeze through your hair.
