Built in the style of a traditional junk using aromatic wood, Valentine Premium Cruise has an air of exclusivity on board and offers a highly personalised experience. Just two deluxe cabins with en suite marble bathrooms and large windows to make the most of the wonderful scenery.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival, pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Hanoi. Free of the day to discover the city on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong - Cua Van Village
12:30: Boarding Valentine Cruise boat at Tuan Chau Port – enjoy welcome drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
After check-in and freshen up, enjoy deluxe Vietnamese Set Menu lunch.
Afternoon, arrive at the Cua Van Village, explore the area by small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.
Late afternoon, we organise the Fruit and Vegetables carving instruction by Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef will conduct fruits and vegetables carving, show the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Dinner is served in the dinning area.
Day 3: Halong Bay Discovery
The day starts early with Tai Chi session on the sundeck, then enjoy a lovely breakfast served with coffee, tea and pastries.
Next, guests are transferred to the Day Boat, a spacious and comfortable wooden junk with lounge, dining room and a sundeck with lounging furniture.
Lunch is served on board mid-day.
After lunch, the crew will take you to visit the Pearl Farm in the afternoon.
Around 16:00, return Valentine junk and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner is served on board.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Rise early to witness the bay at its very best whilst enjoying an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are available.
Next, transfer by tender to the Titop Island. After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.
Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Then enjoy a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles (Pho). Relax while cruising back to the mainland. Reach the port, transfer back to Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi departure (B)
Free to discover the city or shopping until transfer to the airport for the flight departure.