Duration: 3Days 2Nights.
Halong Bay is located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 islets. The name Ha Long is literally translated as “Descending Dragons”.
“Long ago, in the first founding days, the Viet people were attacked by foreign aggressors.
Day 1: Hanoi- Halong Bay (L, D)
8:00 Pick you up at your hotel.
11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15: Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12:30: Check in and begin cruise.
13:00: Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14:45: Transfer to Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels will be supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15:45: Return to the boat and sail for about 30 minutes to our second stop – Luon Cave.
16:15: Arrive at Luon Cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self rowed). The kayaking option is FOC. per person unless pre-booked, and lasts about 45 minutes.
17:15: Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Ho Dong Tien area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19:15: Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:45: Evening activities include: Happy Hour!, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00: End of Program for Day One.
Day 2: Halong Bay (B, L, D)
06:45 : Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00 : Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:45: Enjoy Breakfast served in the dining room.
08:30: Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s lesser travelled locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking, cave exploring and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and a set of dry clothes, and as there are different activities during the day bring both shoes (such as trainers) and flip-flops or sandals.
16:00: Return by tender to the boat.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area – anchor for overnight.
19:15: Deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:45: Evening activities include: Happy Hour!, board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink – get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
23:00: End of Program for Day Two.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
06:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07:00: Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes).
07:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area. There is a small fishing village here.
07:45:Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
09:00: Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09:30:Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
15:30: Arrive Ha Noi. Tour End.
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