Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour in Day 1 07:45 - 08:15: approx Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus pick up Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, 12:00 - 12:30: approx Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing. Check into your cabin. Set sail as lunch is served. Afternoon: Arrive at Surprising Cave, explore Surprising Cave. Heading to Titop or Soi Sim island area for swimming or do the short trek to the top of island to have overview of Halong bay. Heading back toward the sleeping area. Early evening: Enjoy Sunset party before Vietnamese menu is served. After dinner, onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing