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Day
1: HA NOI - HA LONG
Depart from your hotel by private car at 8.30am to Ha Long. From 12.00
noon to 12.30 welcome you on the Junk, enjoy welcome drink and check
into your cabin. Lunch with the seafood will be served right after. At
1pm, boat start 3.5 hours cruising into 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, to a floating village to see
this unique way of life… and then explore Luon cave (from 4.40pm to
5.30pm). There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a
great sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to
the comfort of your cabin. Overnight on boat inside a wonderfully
tranquil atmosphere in ocean.
Day
2: HA LONG DISCOVERY
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 8.30am.
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.
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.
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: HA LONG - HA NOI
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 (8:00 to 9:00), 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.
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