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Embark on a voyage into Halong
Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Nature Site, on a handcrafted
junk boat of teak and oak, a true masterpiece ocean vessel
of yesteryear. These boats come in sizes from 3 to 18 rooms,
and typical cruise ranges from 1 nights/2 days to 3 nights/4
days. Although we can accommodate requests for couples, it
is more economical to share the boat along with at least 4
passengers, hence in order to insert your cruise into your
private itinerary scheduling may require some flexibility on
your part so we can coordinate your request with that of
other prospective clients. Whether you're dining or lounging
on the sun deck or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin,
you'll be surrounded by the splendors of Halong Bay, the Bay
of the Descending Dragon", its emerald seas dotted with more than 3,000
mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape
characterized by dolomite and limestone rock
formations, forming natural
grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets. All in all a
fascinating experience of the Gulf
of Tonkin not to miss if you are coming all this way.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1:
Hanoi to Halong by private car/van,
arriving at the
jetty around 12:30pm. Our crew welcomes you on board, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to
your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood , then start an
afternoon cruise into mystic 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 aboard junk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 2:
Enjoy the beauty of Quan Lan Bay. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax and take in the
breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the
crystal-clear water of the bay. The silence is almost eerie;
you can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and
the gentle lapping of the waves against your boat, the
perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh and gentle breeze.
Have breakfast as the boat continues cruising to Quan Lan island. Lunch on boat.
Arriving at Quan
Lan around 14:00, explore the
beautiful island on foot or by bicycle, visiting an ancient temple and then onward
to unspoilt beach of Minh Chau for swimming and sun bathing.
Tonight we will have
BBQ dinner on the beach. Overnight on the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Cruise to Sen Hemlet,
disembark, walk or cycle to explore the island. Lunch in a traditional
house on stilts, getting back to the boat at another wharf
(4km), then continue cruising to Cong Tay island for a swim; dinner
and overnight on boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Enjoy early morning swim, then
we sail through Bai Tu Long Bay. Have brunch
before disembarking around noon.
Drive back Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Options to include:
Option 1 (relaxing): After
breakfast, take a smaller boat to visit Luon cave, Cua Van
floating village, Me Cung cave. Lunch on the beach or in
Trong cave. More time for swimming and relaxing on the
beach. Cruise back to the Deluxe Junk Boat for dinner and
overnight.
Option 2 (adventure - trekking in Cat Ba National Park):
Transfer to National Park by small boat. 3 hr trek through
Rain forest up to a lookout point, lunch at a local fishing
village on the way. Enjoy a savory sunset dinner and relax
under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your
cabin.
Option 3 (adventure - Sea Kayak Discovery): First you'll
take a basic paddling lesson by our expert on how to paddle
safely at your comfort. After that, you and your guide will
explore the mystical bay. There will be a lot of swimming,
visiting beaches or lagoon cave (depends on tidal
conditions)... Enjoy a savory sunset dinner and relax under
the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your
cabin.
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