HALONG BAY EXPLORATION HALONG BAY EXPLORATION
Tour Code: VCR-HL/HH
Hanoi - Halong Bay    Journey Map
Halong Bay with its 3,000 plus islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin is designated Vietnam’s second World Heritage site. The perfect way to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site is to spend a night aboard a charming wooden junk. And the Huong Hai junks could bring to you a wonderful night on the bay with comfortable and antique accommodations together with perfect services provided by the crew, promising for a dream-like memory of your travel to Halong Bay.
TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS
This is one of the top choice travels to Halong Bay. You will share all the activities in group of 14 passengers maximum and enjoy:

   Scenic drive through the Red River Delta

   The stunning views of limestone caves and off-shore islets

   Professional and friendly crew

   Rewarding journey for relaxation and nice photos

Day 1: Hanoi –Halong Bay (L, D)
Depart Hanoi to Halong Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18.

12.15 pm: Arrive in Halong city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, Huong Hai Junk, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery.
For those who book kayaking option (45 minutes - 1 hour):
After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov)

19.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board.
21.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Halong Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.
Day 2: Halong Bay –Hanoi (B, L)
7.00am: For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Halong city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check out onboard at around 9.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11.45am: Arrive back at Halong city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi. Trip ends. We return to Hanoi City around 4:00 PM.
End of services by Indochina Travel Service
INCLUSIVE:
Transfer from and to hotel in Hanoi
3 main meals, 1 breakfast, welcome fruit juice
Visit ticket, Insurance on board
1 night on board in twin sharing room, boat cruise.
EXCLUSIVE:
Kayaking of USD20 per person
Tips and Personal expenses such as drinks at the bar
PRICING:
Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement
With shuttle bus transfer 0 0 0.0000
With private transfer 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.
Note:

Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for updated information.

Huong Hai Junk boat also available with Halong Bay 3 days cruise

Related information:
Halong Bay - Vietnam World Natural Heritage Site
Hotels in Halong City
Halong Bay Cruises

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