Day
1: Hanoi - Halongbay - Emeraude Cruise
(Lunch/Dinner)
08.30-13.00:
Pickup by private car at your
hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hour
sight seeing country Vietnam on
the way to Halong city. Arrive
at Emeraude Pier just before 12.00
AM. Welcome by Emeraude staff
and embark with the shuttle boat
for short transfer (approximately
5 minutes) to the Emeraude. Welcome
cocktail and check-in on board
the Emeraude
13.00-16.00:
Cruise on the Emeraude on Halong
Bay passing by some of the most
scenic locations including Yen
Ngua, Con Coc mountains and a
floating village. Vietnamese buffet
lunch is served in the Emeraude
restaurant from 13.00-14.30. Followed
by an excursion to Sungsot Grotto
(Grotto of Surprises) with optional
guide to the grotto. En-route,
enjoy the view from the sun deck,
or relax for professional massage
(this optional service is not
include in our quote). Continue
cruising on Halong bay.
16.00-18.30:
Anchor near Trinh Nu & Hang
Trong caves. Swimming, Kayaking
if weather permitted (Kayaking
is optional, so not included in
our service)
19.00-21.00:
Vietnamese buffet dinner is served
in the Emeraude dinning room.
The Emeraude anchored between
breathtaking Trinh Nu and Hang
Trong Cave. Accommodation and
overnight on board.
Day
2: Emeraude Cruise - Halongbay - Hanoi
(Breakfast)
Early moring-07.00:
Attend in a Tai chi course to
relax yourself in the early morning
of Orient or wake up early to
see Sunrise.
07.00-09.00:
The Emeraude sail once again through
the breathtaking scenery of Halong
Bay heading for Halong city, it
is your time to take breakfast
with European buffet breakfast
at the Emeraude restaurant.
09.00-09.30:
Check out of cabin.
09.30-10.00:
Transfer by shuttle boat to Emeraude
Pier. Pick-up by our car.
10.00 till
afternoon: Many options satisfied
your travel need. Either drive
back to your hotel in Hanoi or
Airport; Travel around Halong
city and Tuan chau island; or
take one of following Discover
Vietnam Culture tours: Dong trieu
Ceramic village (near Halong),
Bat trang Pottery village (near
Hanoi), Dau Pagoda or But thap
Pagoda. (Discover Vietnam Culture
tours are optional and will be
quote separately).
COST and DETAIL:
2005 & 2006 RATES
Size of Group
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Cost (US$)
315
175
165
165
160
160
155
155
Single Supp. (US$)
-
-
110
-
110
-
110
-
TOTAL (US$)
315
350
605
660
910
960
1195
1240
Our costs
are SUBJECT TO 10% Tax
HALONG BAY TOUR-
EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE
Baby under
2: No charge. Child from 2-12:
only 1 child allowed with extra
bed added: 60USD/child.
Single supplement
is a must for odd group for single
room.
Cost for
extends 1 night at Halong bay
is 30US$/group (car only).
Cost for
Addition Vietnam Culture tour
is 8US$/pax.
Cost for
guide escort Hanoi - Halong Bay
and return: 40 US$/group
Compulsory
Gala Dinner for 24 Dec and 31
Dec 2005: 25% surcharge of total
cost
Inclusive:
Private
car or van with driver, gasoline.
Accommodation
in luxury AC en-suite 10m2 cabin
with twin/double basic.
Welcome
cocktail on Arrival, Vietnamese
buffet lunch and dinner on first
day. European breakfast buffet
in the next day.
Entrance
fees to Halong Bay.
Free use
of swimming equipment, Tai Chi
Class
Exclusive:
Private
Emeraude boat
Drinks,
Barbecue, Tips, Extras and other
services not mentioned in the
tour above
Services
available:
Kayaking
service, Guided excursion to Sung
sot grotto
Professional
massage
Two Bars,
Souvenir shop, Light Entertainment
EMERAUDE
HISTORY & SERVICES
French owner,
Eric Merlin, accidentally discovered
the existence of a magnificent
fleet of four single-wheeled paddle
steamers - Emeraude, Perle, Saphir
and Rubis, operating in Halong
& Vietnam from 1906 to 1945
from a black and white postcard
he bought in France! With inspiration
from these historic steamers,
Emeraude has been designed in
the traditional of the grand steamers
of yesteryear and its refined
interior decor will bring you
back to the old-world charm of
the colonial era while maintaining
modern standards of comfort and
safety to make your cruises as
enjoyable as possible. Lead by
Captain Jody Atterton and General
Manager, Kai Schroeter, the 35
multilingual members crew is well
trained in safety and service
requirements.
Emeraude
is a 55m length steamer boat features
3 decks, 38 full view cabins &
1 suite, a 80-seat restaurant,
2 bars, shops, massage rooms,
swimming platform, entertainment
completion.
From the
350m2 open upper sun deck, passengers
can enjoy a soothing foot massage
while sipping a refreshing cocktail
and gazing at the rock formations
reflected in the crystal clear
water of the bay. The Emeraude’s
huge paddle wheel opens to reveal
a swimming deck offering passengers
the opportunity to swim in the
calm waters of the bay surrounded
by the majestic scenery. At dawn,
that most magical time as the
sun rises, the soft and graceful
movements of a Tai chi class on.
The Emeraude’s
restaurant offers delicious, freshly
caught local seafood and other
specialties. While enjoying breathtaking
views of the bay, passengers can
enjoy the simple and honest flavors.
08.30-13.00:
Pickup by private car at your
hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hour
sight seeing country Vietnam on
the way to Halong city. Arrive
at Emeraude Pier just before 12.00
AM. Welcome by Emeraude staff
and embark with the shuttle boat
for short transfer (approximately
5 minutes) to the Emeraude. Welcome
cocktail and check-in on board
the Emeraude
3.00-16.00:
Cruise on the Emeraude on Halong
Bay passing by some of the most
scenic locations including Yen
Ngua, Con Coc mountains and a
floating village. Vietnamese buffet
lunch is served in the Emeraude
restaurant from 13.00-14.30. Followed
by an excursion to Sungsot Grotto
(Grotto of Surprises) with optional
guide to the grotto. En-route,
enjoy the view from the sun deck,
or relax for professional massage
(this optional service is not
include in our quote). Continue
cruising on Halong bay.
19.00-21.00:
Vietnamese buffet dinner is served
in the Emeraude dinning room.
The Emeraude anchored between
breathtaking Trinh Nu and Hang
Trong Cave. Accommodation and
overnight on board.
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