Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The thousands of limestone peaks create a natural wind barrier to the waters of the South China Sea and a karsts wonderland that was a favorite hiding place for pirates. These calm waters are wonderfully suited for kayaking and the limestone formations are a fantasy land of exploration. Now imagine kayaking it's calm, emerald waters through caves into hidden lakes and white-sand beach coves-your small kayak gliding smoothly beneath the towering limestone peaks.
Highlight: Boating, cave visiting, and kayaking
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L, D)
8:00 AM: Transfer to Halong city for boat cruise on the Bay, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of a buffalo boy. Embark on Huong Hai Junk, check in registration. Boat screw will greetings you special seafood lunch with welcome drink during boat cruise around the bay to explore a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Along the trip we learn some kayak orientation and instruction in paddling technique. We begin our first kayaking experience to discover the limestone karsts formations which are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. We visit one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. At the end of afternoon we return to our escorted boat for relaxation and dinner. The night paddle is available for the keen kayaker. Have dinner on board with Vietnamese wine and overnight on boat. Optional: Swimming at night you can have a chance to see phosphorescence.
Day 2: Amazing Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Today you will have full day paddling on the bay to explore grottos, coves, inland lagoons, white-sand beaches and a floating village or just lazing on the deck. Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
Have breakfast with tea and coffee, enjoy the quiet atmosphere morning of the bay. Continue a haft –day kayaking to explore Luon Cave toward islets in the shape of Man’s head Island, and Tortoise Island. Lunch will be served before the boat finishes cruise at the harbor for vehicle transfer back to Hanoi.
Trip includes:
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi
Accommodation on Huong Hai Junk base on twin share (private cabin with A/C for Deluxe grade and cabin with fan for Superior grade)
All meals as mention in the program
Welcome drink on boat for first meal
Free 1 bottle water or glass of wine and fresh fruits for Deluxe grade stays
Local ENG speaking tour guide on boat only for Deluxe grade stays
Boat cruise on the bay (share boat)
Kayaking boat (double sharing)
All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
Trip excludes:
International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Travel insurance
Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
Other meals & drinks
Admission fees during free time
Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
