KAYAKING IN HALONG BAY 3DAYS KAYAKING IN HALONG BAY 3DAYS
Tour Code: VAC-KAK
Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island    Journey Map
A couple of hours in Ha long Bay looking over the islands from distance may not be enough, if you wish to approach the rock and hidden grottoes better, this is the way to go! This tour offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderlands of karst topography with 3,000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1,500 square km and spare time at Cat Ba Island. The calm sea provides an ideal location for sea kayaking as we paddle through a maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery...
TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS
  Visit at the port city of Hai Phong

   Enjoy wonderful cruise on Halong Bay and cheerful time with kayaking

   Relax on beach at Cat Ba

   See amazing limestone formations and try beautiful but different kayaking route

Day 1: Hanoi -Halong via Hai Phong (L, D)
The tour guide of INDOCHINA TRAVEL SERVICE will see you at your accommodation in Hanoi to drive overland to Halong City via Hai Phong. Take as many stops as you like to enjoy the scenery of paddy fields, visit village markets, visit the “green bean cake” town or taste some juicy lychee in Hai Duong. Stroll around Haiphong Seaport and visit Du Hang pagoda before passing Binh Ferry to Quang Ninh
province. Another stop at Rung River (or Bach Dang River) Ferry will give you more opportunity to learn about the history of Vietnam and also intermingle with the Vietnamese in their hasty daily life. Arrive in Halong at noon time. Check-in our boat and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board. Visit Dau Go Cave, which is very much related to the story of Rung River’s Ferry. Cruise on the bay and take many stops as you like for swimming and kayaking. Enjoy the sunset on the sea before having dinner. Overnight on the boat.

Day 2: Halong Bay -Kayaking -Catba Island (B, L)
Take the whole morning for kayaking. Arrive in Cat Ba Island, which is belong to the territory of Hai Phong Province, and check-in hotel. Afternoon visit the historical “Quan Y” cave in Cat Ba, where used to be an army medical infirmary during the wartime. Hike a little bit in Cat Ba National Park to approach “Kim Giao” precious tree before back to the town of Cat Ba and enjoy late afternoon by yourselves by swimming at three beaches in Cat Ba, or relaxing. Overnight at the hotel in Cat Ba (dinner by your own account for more leisure time)
Day 3: Catba Island -Kayaking -Halong Bay (B,L)
Check-in your boat again and back to Halong with stops to visit grottoes, enjoy beaches or kayaking in another part of Halong. Arrive Halong at noon time. Have lunch at a restaurant in Halong city before a drive back to Hanoi via Dong Trieu ceramic town and Sao Do town. Arrive in Hanoi late afternoon.
End of services by Indochina Travel Service.

INCLUSIVE:
English-speaking tour guide
Land transfer by air-con vehicle
Twin-shared room (air-con) at hotel in Cat Ba
Room with air-con on the boat, clean and comfortable
Private boat and Kayaks in Halong Bay (2 persons per kayak)
Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
Permits and sightseeing fees during guided time
EXCLUSIVE:
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Other meals
Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
Kayak escort (if you do not have kayaking skill and require someone to escort)
Any services not mentioned in the program
ACCOMMODATION:
Location Standard Option Superior Option
Halong Bay
Private Standard Junk
Private Superior Junk
Cat Ba Island
Holiday Views Hotel***
Cat Ba Sunrise Resort****
*Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered at the same level.
PRICING:
Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement
Standard 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:
Best Time to Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year.

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


Related information:
Halong travel guide
Hotel in Halong
Halong Bay Tours
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