Tour information:
- Tour code: T31IND02
- Duration: 3 days
- Departure: On request
- Group size: 04-20 pax
- Transport: car, boat
- Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi
- Available activities:
- Day 1: kayaking nearby Luon cave – riding on the rowing boat
- Day 2: kayaking to explore Dark Cave and Bright Cave
- Option 1: Overnight on boat - visit Van Gia village via kayaking
- Option 2: Overnight at Cat Ba Island
- Day 3: Visit Sung Sot Cave - Ba Hang Village
Highlights:
An amazing trip to the world heritage site of Halong Bay
Enjoy kayaking or snorkeling in Halong Bay or climbing up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.
Explore some of the most famous beauty cave and islet of Halong
A visit to one of the largest fishing village, have a chat with locals to understand traditional culture and customs of the fisherman
Itinerary in details:
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
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. Sail through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay enroute to Halong Bay.
13.00 Lunch - enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Lunch.
Massage service available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14.45 Arrive at Luon Cave. Depart from the boat and journey past such popular sites as “Đầu Người” Head Island, “Con Rùa” Turtle Island and “Cổng Trời” Heaven’s Gate Island on the way to the cave. There are two options for exploring the cave and surrounding area. One option is to transfer to small bamboo boats which are rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (passengers row kayaks for themselves).
15:45 Return to the boat and sail for about 15 minutes to our second stop – Titop Island.
16.00 Arrive at 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.
17.00 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
19.15 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.45 Evening activities include: film entertainment (on some boats) in the dining room at 21.00, 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 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax on board. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duration about 30 minutes.
07.45 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room.
08.30 Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day.
16.00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat.
18.30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19.00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20.30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, massage services are available.
21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Br)
06.45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax on board. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duration about 30 minutes.
08.00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
09.00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
09.30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10.00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10.45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11.00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation.
16.00 Drop off at hotel in Hanoi (if required)
Inclusions:
- Accommodation (double/twin sharing)
- Meals specified in tour program
- Boat trips specified the tour program
- Kayaking on the 2nd day of tour
- All entrance, permission and visiting fees
- Professional Local English speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
- Meals which do not specify in the program
- Personal travel insurance
- Other meals and drinks
- Kayak on the 1st day
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses
- Everything not mentioned in the program
- Pick up and see off from Hanoi (optional)
Notes:
- All rates are in US$ per person.
- Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing bed with parents.
- Surcharge 50% rate of adult for children (5-8 years) sharing bed with parents (maximum 1child/couple, 2nd kid are full charged).
- Children from 09 years old are full charged at adult price
- The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
- Special request (diet or vegetarian, ...) should be sent before your departure date.
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