Aphrodite Cruise and Yen Duc village tour 2 days 1 night

On the way back from Halong Bay to Hanoi, filling the need of tourists to explore countryside, passing by commercial stop over place, visitors get the chance to visit a typical Vietnamese village in rich tradition.

Yen Duc still remains an agricultural village with poetic scenery of immense rice fields, charming rivers, historical pagodas and many sacred legends. Getting around   Yen Duc village within 2 hours, you will be absorbed in deep understanding with countryside life, meeting friendly locals at their living house.
Adding to great experience in Halong Bay,   Yen Duc village will bring you the feeling of truly agriculture based country with friendly people and peaceful life.

It depends on your cabin which you book in Paloma Cruise. We only charge 55USD/person extra for Yen Duc village Tour

2 days 1 night.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Hanoi – Aphrodite Cruise (L,D)

7.45 to 8.15 : You will be picked up at your hotel and have 4 hours drive through. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. On the way, you will have a short break about 25 minutes to relax and unwind

12.15 : Upon arrival,  you will be welcome by our crew member and prepare for check-in. You will be transferred to Aphrodite Cruise by a tender. You will get welcome cocktail on board. Our guide will tell you about life on board.

13.00 :  We will enjoy Asian Fusion Lunch Buffet while passing the Cap Ga (Fighting cocks) islet which is well known as a symbol of Halong Bay and the Dai Thanh (Cattle) islet.

15.00 : We arrive at Cua Van floating fishing village and capture the simple and peaceful daily life of the local fisherman. You may take part in some interesting activities as kayaking, swimming and snorkeling

16.00 : We get back to Aphrodite Cruiser and keep cruising through the Bay. More over we will have a chance to take park in  cooking demonstration and discover the secrets of popular Vietnamese cuisine through cooking class.

17.00 : We take a tender to Titov island where you are able to enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach as well as climbing up over 400 steps to top of the island and take spectacular view of Halong bay, you may feel lost in a mysterious land and don’t forget to take as many photos as possible. Otherwise, you may enjoy open air cocktail bar located on the Sun deck.

19.00 :  We will enjoy a delicious five course Set Dinner

21.00 : We are free at leisure to join following activities : karaoke singing, games playing, board games  are available and massage and spa services are available. You might also try your luck at squid fishing from the boat.

Day 2 : Aphrodite Cruise – Yen Duc Village - Hanoi  (B)

06.30 : For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.

07.00 :  You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay  if the weather is nice while tea, coffee as well as international breakfast buffet will be served.

08.30 : After breakfast, you will be transferred by a tender to visit one of the most  beautiful and the largest limestone cave in Halong bay call Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave). You will be very amazed according to its name.  Then we walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay.

10.00 : We get back to Aphrodite Cruiser, Check out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection.

11.00 : It’s time for us to say goodbye to Halong bay as well as Aphrodite Cruise.

13.00 : We lunch in Yen Duc Village

14.00: Arrive in Yen Duc village

Price

It depends on your cabin which you book in Aphrodite Cruise. We only charge 55USD/person extra for Yen Duc village Tour

Rate Table

PROMOTION RATES FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS

DISCOUNT 35%.

From January, 1st to June, 30th, 2012

Extra service:  Supplement for A/C Private Transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi: 113USD/ 4seat car, 153USD/ 7 seat car, 163USD/ 16 seat van

Chidren Policy

• Children less than 4 years of age are FOC, sharing a room with parent/s.
• Children from 4 to 7 years of age are charged 50%, sharing a room with parent/s.
• Children from 7 to 11 years of age are charged 75%, sharing a twin room

WHAT TO BRING

-  Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent

-  Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.

-  Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.