HALONG BAY WITH LAGOON EXPLORER Tour Code: VCR-HL/TS Hanoi - Halong Bay    Journey Map Ha Long Bay is one of the World’s Natural Wonders, features more than one thousand islands and islets, awaits you to explore. On the Lagoon Explorer, we take you for a cruise "off the beaten track", to the remote hidden grottoes that most tourist boat rarely visits, along the way learning about the floating village culture and natural environments of Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bay. Lagoon Explorer offers the host of activities including swimming, kayaking, visiting amazing caves...and much more for small groups only. TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS    Cruise into the mystic Halong Bay and witness amazing karsts with different     formations.    Visit a fishing village    Enjoy swimming, sunbathing at beaches    Having fun with sea kayaking Day 1: Admire Bai Tu Long Bay (L, D) 08.00 – 08.30: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark Lagoon Explorer Junk. Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & Halong Bay cruise briefing. 13.00 – 14.30: Lunch with traditional Vietnamese seafood while cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay. Passing Indochina film studio, Teapot islet, Blockhouse islet, Goat Head islet… 14.30 – 16.00: Stop for swimming. Visit mysterious Thay cave in Cong Do area. 16.30 – 18.00: Relax at Hon Non beach, swim & kayak to explore the bay. 19.00 – 21.00: Night fishing is available upon request. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 2: Explore Vong Vieng fishing village (Brunch) 06.30 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air. Enjoy the quiet breath- taking beauty of rocky island rising from the crystal-clear water. 08.30 – 10.00: Visit Vong Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat. Meet the locals, visit floating school & fish farms. More time to swim in the middle of the bay. 10.15 – 11.30: Boat starts cruising towards the harbor while A la carte lunch is served. Continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations 11.45 – 12.00: Check- out for the drive back to Hanoi. 15.45 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi INCLUSIVE: Accommodation in Lagoon Explorer Junk (twin/double sharing) Welcome drink, Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) Sightseeing fees and permits, English speaking guide on board Road transfer Hanoi -Halong -Hanoi, Kayaking (2 man kayaks) EXCLUSIVE: Visa Arrangements Travel Insurance (Compulsory), Pre and Post accommodation in Hanoi Tips and gratuities, Beverages PRICING: Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement Deluxe cabin, shuttle bus transfer 0 0 0.0000 Deluxe cabin, 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: Boat Description: The Lagoon Explorer Junk is designed with sophistication and the utmost attention to detail of a Traditional Sailing Boat. Whether you are dining in the restaurant, lounging on the sun deck or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, you will be surrounded by the handcrafted wood world of Teak and Oak which make the Lagoon Explorer Junk a true masterpiece. Lagoon Explorer 1 features 02 double cabins and 01 family cabin while Lagoon Explorer 2 features 03 double cabins plus 01 twin cabin. Other facilities include a fine dining restaurant & bar, a outdoor lounge, a swim platform, a well-trained Crew, 24-hour electricity supply and a host of activities to make your stay memorable. Itinerary: The above itinerary is subject to change upon the weather condition without prior notice. Options: Charter Lagoon Explorer is available upon request Further cruise for 3, 4 or 5days is also available.