Highlights:
• Junk cruise in the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay
• Enjoy fabulous seafood meals on board whistle cruising among thousands of
islets
• Explore amazing cave with gorgeous stalactites and stalagmites.
• Swimming in the warm crystal clear water.
Day 1 Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
08:30 You are collected at hotel by your guide for the 4 hour drive to Halong
Bay. En route there will be a short stop at the Sao Do centre run for and by
handicapped children. On arrival we board our deluxe junk, this traditional
wooden sailing junk boat offers a unique way of navigating the limestone karsts
of Halong Bay with all the comforts of a motorised, floating hotel. Once settled
in, you start your cruise round the majestic Halong Bay while enjoying a
delicious lunch. After lunch you have the chance to explore some of the
limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then, the captain will find a secluded
spot where you can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the
top deck. In the evening the cook prepares a sumptuous meal as the boat weighs
anchor in the heart of the bay.
Meal inclusions: Lunch and dinner
Overnight: On board cruiser
Day 2 Halong bay exploration
After breakfast, you are transfered to a day – trip boat with private crew and
another wonderful cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas to visit Tortoise
island , Man's head island, Dong Tien Lake, Van Gia floating villages..., if the
tides are low, we have a chance to visit Ba Ham Lakes, Three Peach Island. Lunch
is served on board by your chef, your cruise continues as you move around the
bay finding more secluded lagoons for swimming or kayaking. Late in the
afternoon we return to the mother boat for the night
Meal inclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: On board cruiser
Day 3 Halong cruise – Hanoi
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip
or enjoy a morning view of the Bay's landcapes with a cup of tea. The boat keeps
cruising to float fishing village for you to have a look of local people lives
on water. We enjoy brunch on board and around midday we will return to the main
harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for your journey back to
Hanoi. We should be back in Hanoi at around 17.00
You are free to have dinner before boarding our overnight train for Sapa. We
travel in air-conditioned comfort in our soft sleeper cabins!
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch.
