Built in 2007 in ancient Vietnamese style, Oriental Sails features 16 deluxe cabins of traditional style combined with modern facilities and comfort. The junk boasts rattan & wooden furnishings, a multitude of windows for amazing views from the inside, and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as a backdrop.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at your hotel in central Hanoi and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as the junk cruises further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, etc.
15h30 – 17h30: Visit Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprise) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay.
17h30 – 19h00: Go swimming, take photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
06h00 – 07h00: Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00: Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00.
12h00 – 16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
