DONG TRIEU HOMESTAY AND EXTRAORDINARY HALONG DONG TRIEU HOMESTAY AND EXTRAORDINARY HALONG
Tour Code: VDE-HL/03
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Halong City    Journey Map
Experience a home stay in the northern part of Vietnam, biking in the rural area of the Red River Delta, mixing with friendly local people and discover the hidden parts of Ha Long Bay by kayak. This trip brings much to see in the way of sights, people and places.
TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS
   Enjoy local life with one night homestay in Dong Trieu, surrounded by
   peaceful scenery

   Discover Halong Bay with one night on deluxe junk boat, surrounded by
   blue water and amazing shapes of islands and islets

   Have fun with multi -activities: cycling, kayaking, sightseeing, boating
Day 1: Hanoi - Dong Trieu (L, D)
This morning we will leave Hanoi behind for Dong Trieu town, which is located 120 km Northwest of Hanoi and pass through the green fields of the Red River Delta. On the way we will have a chance to visit one of the Humanity Centers, which support local disabled children. Arriving at Dong Trieu town we will be introduced to our Japanese push bikes and then cycle through this peaceful area of country lanes and rice fields. We will also visit some schools, Dong Trieu's ceramic villages, and chat with the local people. This evening we will become the guests of a local family.
Level of home stay: Standard.

Day 2: Dong Trieu - Halong Bay with Marguerite Junk (B, L, D)
Today we bid farewell to our local family hosts and leave for Ha Long Bay, the spectacular World Heritage Site. Once there, we will embark on our junk cruise followed by cruise briefing, enjoy Welcome drink and receive junk facilities and Cruise instruction before checking in to cabins and begin cruise off the bitten track. After our seafood lunch our junk cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few. Arrive at Titop island area at around 3PM, we transfer to the island by tender and enjoy swimming or relaxing on the beach or climbing to the top of the island to catch gorgeous views and photo. After that, we transfer back to the bat and sail to Bat Cave area to try kayaking around or visiting the floating fishing village by tender….
Our day time activites will be paused at 6PM and we enjoy our time on boat with seafood dinner; evening activities like: film entertainment, board games or palying cards or join squid fishing with our crew….
Overnight on Maguerite Junk

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Early moring wake up this morning to enjoy sunshine on the Bay and enjoy morning coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries served in the dining room. The Marguerite will take us to the Surprising Cave area where we transfer to the cave by tender. Walking up 100 steps, seeing the Surprising stalactites and stalacmites within 45 minutes… , then return the junk for relax. Check out time in 10:30; and we enjoy lunch while enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
Good bye Halong, we transfer back to Hanoi by our waiting vehicle. Arriving in Hanoi at around 5PM, our tour ends.

INCLUSIVE:
Private air-con transportation
English speaking guide
One night homestay and one night on deluxe junk
Entrance fees and permits where applicable
Kayaking on Halong Bay based on a twin share basis
Basic Japanese push bikes
EXCLUSIVE:
Transfers beyond the itinerary
Tips and Personal expenses such as drinks
Travel insurance
PRICING:
Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement
Double/ Single 0 0 0.0000
*The above prices are based on the group from 4 - 6pax and valid until Sep, 2008. All prices might be changed subject to your group size and travel period. Some tours have Deluxe Option available. Please contact us for further information.
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