in 1910 a paddle steamer called the Emeraude
was offering unforgettable cruises in Halong
Bay for visitors to what was then French
Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a
flotilla owned by the Roque family who had
left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure
and fortune. Over a period of more than 50
years they found both. After several ups and
downs including successful trading and
timber businesses, near bankruptcy and being
taken hostage by pirates, the Roque brothers
built Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and
Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along
the waterways of Indochina and cruise on
magnificent Halong Bay.Today the Emeraude
offers a regular cruise service on board a
luxurious replicasteamer with 39 cabins
meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic
charm of colonial Indochina.
Day 1 : Hanoi - Halong
We
depart from the capital at 8 :30 am for Ha
Long Bay approximately three hours away. En
route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao
center run for and by handicapped children
for short break. Upon arrival at Ha Long
Bay.Board Emeradue Cruise. Enjoy a
refreshing cocktail upon boarding the
Emeraude around noon. After checking in,
have lunch at the restaurant. Cruise among
hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt
pockets of Halong Bay and visit the Sung Sot
Cave (Cave of Surprise). Swim from the
vessel's stern deck at the Hang Trong
anchorage, whet your appetite with an
onboard cooking demonstration. After sunset,
enjoy dinner at the restaurant, before
retiring to your cabin for a good night
sleep
Day 2 Halong - Hanoi
Wake up the next morning at sunrise,
practice Tai Chi on the sundeck, feel the
early morning salt water scent; bask in the
early sun rising from behind the mountains.
After an energising western breakfast, check
out at around 09:30 am, savouring a most
memorable trip to Halong onboard historical
Emeraude. Pick up and transfer back to
Hanoi.
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Design your own
trip
Trip includes
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Round trip transfer by
private car /van with driver, gasoline from Hanoi.
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Accommodation in
luxury AC en-suite 10m2 cabin with twin/double basic.
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Welcome cocktail on
Arrival, Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner on first day.
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European breakfast
buffet in the next day.
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Entrance fees to
Halong Bay.
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Free use of swimming
equipment, Tai Chi Class
Trip excludes
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International Airfares.
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International departure tax
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Meals
not indicated
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Visas
and visa arrangement
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Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
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Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and
Laundry bills.
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Tips
and gratuities |
