Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay
Meet guide at 8:30 at your hotel, this moing we will depart Hanoi at 08.30 for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. On the way we will stop for refreshments. Upon arriving in Halong City we transfer to boat cruise of the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim. We will also have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves in this area.

08.30 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong bay
12.00   Arrive at Emeraude Pier. Welcome by Emeraude staff
12.00 - 13.00 Welcome cocktail and check in on board the Emeraude.
13.00 - 18.00 The Emeraude cruises through Halong Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains and a floating fishing village.
13.00 - 15.00 A Vietnamese buffet lunch is served between 13.00 and 14.30 in the Emeraude restaurant
15.00 - 16.00  There is an optional guided visit to Sungsot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises), weather and tide permitting. Option of afteoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
16.30 - 18.00  Anchor near Trinh Nu & Hang Trong, Swimming, Kayaking.
19.00 -  21.00 Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in the Emeraude dinning room. Optional BBQ on the Sundeck
Accommodation and oveight on board. The Emeraude anchored between breathtaking Trinh Nu and Hang Trong Cave, Halong Bay .
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Day 2: Halong Bay cruise and departure
06.30 Tai Chi Class
07.00  The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay
07.00 -  08.30  European buffet breakfast is served in the Emeraude restaurant
08.30 -  09.30 Check out.
09.30 -  10.00 Disembark at Emeraude Pier. Car pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off your hotel.
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