Day 1: Hanoi/Halong-Emeraude Cruise (L, D)

Our guide pick you up on 8:30am at your hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong . Enjoy a cocktail at the quay at Tuan Chau before boarding the Emeraude, a wonderful replica of one of the classic steamships of the colonial era of French Indochina. With 37 luxurious air-conditioned cabins, a restaurant, two bars and a sundeck this is the ultimate Halong Bay experience. Lunch is served on board at 13:00. Whilst cruising on the emerald green waters of the bay try a traditional Vietnamese or foot massage as an optional extra. Another optional extra is high tea served on the sundeck in the late afternoon. A sunset cocktail is served on the sundeck at 18:30 followed by a buffet dinner between 20:00 and 23:00. Overnight on board the Emeraude.

Day 2: Emeraude Cruise-Halong/ Hanoi (B)

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Tuan Chau quay. Early morning Tai Chi is an optional extra on the sundeck from 6:00 to 7:00 before breakfast. Arrive back at Tuan Chau at 8:30 for disembarkation. Return to Hanoi.