Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas, rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations, many of which have been given names.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long (L, D)
Depart Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffaloes and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18.
12.15 pm: Arrive in Ha Long city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, Huong Hai Junk, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay.
01.00 pm: Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Tea pot islet, Yen Ngua islet, Little Dog islet, Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot - Amazing cave, one of the most imposing grottoes of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery.
5.30pm: Relax and enjoy sunset. Fresh fruit and candy serve at lounge or sundeck.
7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board.
9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.
For those who book transfer option: A private car or Huong Hai shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel from 7.45am - 8.30am and transfer you to Ha Long city.
For those who book kayaking option: After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov)
Summary:
Visit: Amazing Cave, Soi Sim or Titov Beach, Ga Choi, Dinh Huong islet, etc.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner on board.
Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing cabin. (Single cabin upon request)
Transfer option from Hanoi to Halong city: 3.5 hrs
Kayaking option: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Day 2: Ha Long Bay discovery. (B, L, D)
7.00am: Sunrise breakfast with tea, coffee and breakfast are served.
8.30am: Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s most untouched locales (Cua Van fishing village, Doi Cave or Ho Ba Ham area, Three Peaches Beach). Exact locations depend on tide and weather conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and set of dry clothes and there may be some walking through shallow water and on slippery rocks so appropriate shoes for this (you may bring the sandals provided in your cabins).
4.00 pm: Back to mother boat at afternoon.
7.30 pm: Enjoy your dinner on board.
9.00 pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.
Summary:
Visit: Cua Van fishing village and Doi cave or the Three Peaches Beach or Ho Ba Ham area.
Kayaking: around 01 hour and 30 minutes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board.
Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing cabin. (Single cabin upon request)
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (BR)
7.00 am: For early riser complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00 am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Finger islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet and Hoa Cuong fishing village. Enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc.
9.00 am: Arrange your luggage and do the check out onboard.
10.15 am: Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11.30 am: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi. Trip ends.
Transfer option by shuttle bus or private car: Arrive Hanoi city at around 4.00pm
Summary:
Visit: Luon Cave, Finger islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, etc.
Cruising: 3hrs
Transfer option from Ha Long to Hanoi city: 3.5hrs
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch on board.
(B: breakfast, BR: brunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
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