Cooking Class on Halong bay Cruises

• 8.00 – 8.30: Pick up & transfer to Halong Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and located in the East North of Viet Nam. Nguyen Trai, an illustrious Vietnamese Confucian scholar, praised it " rock wonder in the sky" in his poet.
• 11.30: Check-in at Paradise Lounge – Tuan Chau Island
  Your first stop on arrival at Tuan Chau Island is the Paradise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi.
• 12:30: Embark on Paradise Sails
  After your transfer to Paradise Sails, you will be checked-in, then taken to the restaurant, where you will be briefed about your cruise while enjoying your welcome drink.
• 13:00: Lunch in the restaurant
  As the Paradise Sails makes its way to Halong Bay, you will have time to savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the stunning views – your first introduction to this majestic landscape. The bay consists of a dense cluster of some 1600 limestone islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, rising spectacularly from the ocean. That will be an unforgettable memory you never forget.
• 14:00: Enjoy the scenery of Halong Bay or enjoy a Spa Treatment
  After lunch, you will have time to be enchanted by the stunning landscape of Halong Bay. If the first stop isn’t for you, you can opt for an afternoon of pampering and indulgence at Le Parfum Spa*.
• 14:30: Next, visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm or kayak*
  Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an island in Halong Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade based on Vietnamese tradition. The area also an ideal destination for kayaking. If this excursion doesn’t take your fancy, stay on board and treat yourself to a stunning cocktail.
• 16:00: Visit Ti Top Island
  This island itself is the name after Gherman Stepanovich Titov, who was a famous Russian cosmonaut. There is a statue dedicated to him on the island. The island was named Titop instead of Titov due to the translation to Vietnamese. Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade. Back the cruise. If you choose to stay on board, book in for a pamper session in the Le Parfum Spa*.
• 17:45: Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*
  Paradise Sails will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets over the karst landscape, which has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate
• 19:30: Dinner at the restaurant
  Enjoying a delectable dinner at the restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to relax with a drink* or two, go squid fishing, book in for a spa treatment at Le Parfum Spa* or watch a movie in the restaurant.

• 06:30: Tai Chi on Sundeck
  Welcome your second day onboard Paradise Sails with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises. It is an internal Chinese martial art, its health benefits, and meditation.
• 07:30: Visit Sung Sot Cave
  Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.
• 08:30: Breakfast at the restaurant
  Back on board, you can opt for your breakfast to be served in the restaurant or your cabin. Paradise Sails will pass Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves and Fighting Cocks Islet before you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.
• 10:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina
  After disembarking from Paradise Sails, and for guests booked on the Paradise shuttle bus, you will be served a light lunch at Paradise Lounge before the drive back to Hanoi.
• Noon: Return to Hanoi. Thank you for choose Impress Travel.

Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.