Day
1 // Hanoi //
Halong City // Welcome on board
Pick you up at
your hotel at 8:00 to 8:30 am, leave Hanoi by road transfer, arriving
at the jetty around 12:30 pm. Our crew welcomes you on board the
Lagoon Explorer Junk, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin.
Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00 pm, start a 3.5 hours
cruise into miysitc Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with
different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc
islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating
fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon
cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the
peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong
bay. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2 //
Halong Bay Discovery // Night on board
Early risers can
enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscape. Sitting on the upper
deck, you can relax and take in the breath-taking beauty of the
rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay.
Breakfast is at 8:00am. After breakfast, there are 3 options to
choose from. All start from 8:30 am.
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Option 1 (Relaxing):
After breakfast, start cruising South to explore Lan Ha Bay, along
the way seeing more of the fascinating Limestone formations like
Trong (Drum) cave, Con Coc islet, Mieng Giuong islet, floating
fishing village, Ba Trai Dao islet, to swim at the quiet beaches
of Cat Ba National Park, BBQ lunch on the beach or on board the
Lagoon Explorer. More time for swimming & relaxing. Then cruise
back to visit Dark & Bright cave, and then cruise to the Drum
cave area for sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
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Option 2 (Trekking in Cat
Ba National Park - 3 hours): After breakfast, start cruising
to Cat Ba National Park, passing floating fishing villages along
the way. Trekking through remote Viet Hai Village on winding trail
with limestone cliffs rising from ground beside, you will have
a chance to discover the traditional life of local residents.
Climb up to the peak of the mountain for a panorama view of Halong
bay and Viet Hai valley, the heart of Cat Ba National Park, lunch
in the village. Trek back to the boat and cruise to the Drum cave
area for sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
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Option 3 (Sea Kayak Discovery):
After breakfast, cruise south to the kayaking area where you will
be given some primary paddling instruction by our expert on how
to paddle safely and comfortably. You and your guide will explore
the mystical bay. There will be a lot of swimming, visiting hidden
beaches or a lagoon cave (depending on tidal condition). BBQ lunch
on the beach or on board the Lagoon Explorer. Cruise and explore
Dark & Bright cave before heading back to Drum cave area for
dinner & overnight on board.
Day 3 //
Halong Bay // Hanoi
Early risers can
enjoy a morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee
with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while
taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising
from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast explore
Sung Sot cave, swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 boat starts
cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to
11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing
more of the fascinating formations. Checkout is at 11:45. Boat
arrive at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi, we drop
you back at about 4:30 pm at your hotel in Hanoi.
Trip
Price: Base on option of day 2
+ Option 1: USD 225 per person
+ Option 2: USD 240 per person
+ Option 3: USD 255 per person
Trip
price includes
• Transfer Hanoi / Halong Bay / Hanoi
• Boat cruise and kayaking as indicated within the itinerary
• English speaking tour guide
• Accommodation in double or twin share or Single cabin (all cabins
with private bath and shower)
• All meals on board (02 breakfasts, 03 lunches and 02 dinners).
• Entrance fees and permits.
Trip
price does not includes
• Extra drinks not mentioned on the aitinerary and Personal expenses.
