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The Au Co luxury cruises – Home 6874505 Houseboat

  • 32 bedrooms
  • 2 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

The Au Co luxury cruises – Home 6874505

  • Houseboat
  • 32 bedrooms
  • sleeps 2
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Graceful and sophisticated in every detail, The Au Co is setting new standards when it comes to luxury cruises in Halong Bay and travel in Vietnam, guaranteeing her passengers a lifetime experience. Her 3 day voyage will not only journey through the natural wonders of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, Halong Bay, but uniquely will also allow passengers to discover the Bays of Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long, as well as Cat Ba Island, with its renowned National Park.

During your three day voyage you will not only journey through the natural wonders of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, Halong Bay, but uniquely you will also have the opportunity to discover the Gulf of Tonkin’s adjacent Bays of Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long, both relatively unexplored by other tour ships.

Here, you will have a chance to swim or kayak safely in remote lagoons and experience the way of life of the locals inhabiting a floating fishing village. On Cat Ba Island, with its renowned National Park, you will have opportunities to walk or cycle through the rainforest, or visit a traditional village and meet local fishermen.

PACKAGE : THREE DAY LUXURY CRUISES, HALONG BAY AND THE GULF OF TONKIN DISCOVERY

*Cruise Highlights

- Exceptional 3 day cruise to 3 bays and 1 Island (National Park of Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay, Bai Tu long Bay, Lan Ha Bay)

- Biking on Cat Ba Island or walking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island

- Accommodation in luxurious cabin with private balcony, fully furnished bathroom and two-way air-conditioning

- Swim or Kayak from secluded white-sand beaches

- Explore the most impressive grotto in Halong Bay

- Savor our 5-star chef selection of Vietnamese and international dishes

- Explore the bay with a kayak or relax in the complimentary Jacuzzi

- Discount of 20% on all SPA services if booked before arrival

- Customized package based on your need with seaplane transport and one-night stay in Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

*Included:

- Welcome cocktail, entrance fee and sightseeing fee.

- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.

- 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts

- Bike ride on Cat Ba Island.

- Visit to Vung Vieng by rowing boat.

- Visit to Sung Sot Cave.

- Regular tea, coffee and drinking water during the cruise.

- Kayaking equipment.

- Onboard insurance, taxes and service charges.

*Excluded:

- Airfares, transfers to and from Halong Bay.

- Visa arrangements.

- Beauty spa services.

- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses.

- All other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusion list.

DAY 1: HALONG BAY and LAN HA BAY (L/D)

08.30: Transfer to Halong Bay from your hotel in Hanoi

12.30: Arrive in Halong Bay. Check-in at the cruise centre.

12.45: Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the onboard team and receive the safety briefing.

13.30: Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards Lan Ha Bay area

15.30: Visit Three Peaches Beach – Ba Trai Dao for swimming and other water activities.

17.30: Take part in the Vietnamese food cooking demonstration.

18.00: Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).

19.15: Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.

20.30: Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY, LAN HA BAY and CAT BA ISLAND (B/L/D)

07.00: Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the breathtaking views of the bay while the ship begins slowly cruising.

07.30: Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Ha Long Bay.

09.00: Visit the famous Surprise Cave, Hang Sung Sot.

11.15: Take a tour at the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room

12.00: Enjoy lunch in Ha Long restaurant while The Au Co cruises towards Cat Ba Island.

13.45: Join a guided biking or hiking excursion through the national park of Cat Ba Island and visit The Au Co organic farm in Viet Hai Village. Another option is to use the electric trolley service available (at a bit of extra cost).

16.30: Kayak & swim in the Viet Hai Lagoon.

17.00: Make the most of an extended Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).

19.15: Try the barbeque buffet in the restaurant while the boat is at anchor.

20.30: End the day with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.

21.00: Join our kitchen staff for the fruit carving sessions.

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG BAY (B)

06.30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck or enjoy the breath-taking views of the bay while The Au Co cruises leisurely in Bai Tu Long Bay.

07.00: Take your time over breakfast.

07.45: Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by traditional bamboo boat.

09.00: Prepare for check out: passenger’s bags must be put in the corridor.

09.45: Join a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony then check-out.

10.45: Prepare to leave

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Attached (ensuite), 31 Unknown types

Amenities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Boat available
  • Bicycles available
  • Sauna
  • Pool or snooker table

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Check in time: 10:00, Check out time: 22:00
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Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Bhaya G.
Calendar last updated:
23 Nov 2015
Years listed:
8
Based in:
Vietnam
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Languages spoken: English

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“Amazing trip! will be back for more!”

Reviewed 2 Feb 2018

Let me start from the beginning, we were supposed to travel to Vietnam last October, but due to some convention held in October and November, we were denied visas, so the AUCO team were very understan… More

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“A must live in Northern Vietnam”

Reviewed 3 Jan 2018

Let aside the amazing experience of spending a few days in this rare landscape, the AuCo was up to expectations. We had a standard deluxe cabin with our kid. Cruise comfort was good, onboard 40+ staff… More

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“4th-5th June”

Reviewed 5 Jun 2017

From the moment we walked alongside at the dock to the moment we disembarked the service was exceptional. The staff/crew were outstanding throughout. We ha an exec cabin on the 2nd deck. The cabin was… More

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