HALONG SONATA - 5 STAR DAY CRUISES
SONATA CRUISE ITINERARY

8:15 - 9:00: Your tour guide will pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter, and you will depart for Halong City, with a short stop on the expressway and a visit to a pearl workshop to learn about the process of creating real pearls.

From Tuan Chau Island: Sonata Waiting Lounge at Pier No. 21

12:00 - 12:15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and enter the private waiting lounge to board the Halong Sonata Cruise. You will begin your enchanting 5.5 to 6-hour journey through the scenic 2-day sleeper cruise route, renowned for its stunning, uninhabited islets and rock formations. A buffet-style lunch (or set menu, depending on the number of passengers) will be served on board.

14:00 - 16:30: Explore the Bo Hon archipelago to visit the Surprising Cave, famous for its impressive stalagmites and stalactites. Next, visit Titov Island, where you can swim on the sandy beach or climb to the peak for a panoramic view. The final stop is Luon Cave, where you can choose to kayak or join a bamboo boat to explore the hidden lagoon.

16:30: Return to the ship for a Sunset Party, enjoying a live traditional music performance as the ship cruises back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Relax with friends on the upper deck, capturing unforgettable moments.

18:00: Disembark and board the bus back to Hanoi, with a short break along the way.

20:30 - 21:00: The tour guide will bid you farewell at your hotel.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• Round-trip transportation by limousine or shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay, including a complimentary bottle of water per person each way.
• Professional tour guide for the bus.
• New HALONG SONATA 5-star cruise with 99 seats, air conditioning, Jacuzzi, and sunbathing upper deck.
• Welcome aboard with cold/warm towels and a welcome drink.
• International buffet lunch.
• Live traditional music performance on board.
• Afternoon party with cocktails, cake, and fruit.
• Entrance fees.

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

• Beverages during the trip, travel insurance, and taxes.
• Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing (100,000 VND/person, depending on the price listed at the floating house).
• Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses.
• Pick-up and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter (You should come to 20 Hang Muoi St, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi at 8:15 AM for departure).

CHILDREN POLICY

• Under 5 years old: Free of charge for the first child (sharing services with parents); the second child will be charged 200,000 VND.
• From 5 - 8 years old: 75% of the adult rate for the first child; the second child will be charged at the adult rate.
• From 9 years old and above: Adult rate.

THINGS TO BRING

• It is recommended to bring an umbrella, sunglasses, and some local currency (Vietnam Dong/USD/EUR/AUD) for purchases on the ship.
• During the winter months (November to February), you should bring warm clothes to stay comfortable.