Halong Bay is located in the Northeast of Vietnam, belonging to Quangninh Province. It is in the coastal area stretching from 1060° 56’ to 1070° 37’ east longitude and 200° 43’ to 210° 09’ north latitude. To the west and northwest, Halong Bay stretches from Yen Hung District, and includes the large urban areas of Halong City and Cam Pha Town, as well as Van Don Island District. To the south and southeast, it is adjacent to the western Tonkin Gulf and to the west and southwest lies Cat Ba Island in the province of Hai Phong. On the world map, Ha Long Bay borders to China in the north and in the east it is adjacent to the East Sea.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Cruise (L, D)
Depart for Halong Bay in a air conditioned vehicle. Arrive in Halong around 12:30pm. The crew welcomes you on board the Classic Sail Junk, which is one of the more traditional varieties that sail through the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 3, 000 spectacular limestone islands. enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight aboard junk.
Day 2: Ha Long Kayaking (B, L, D)
After breakfast and an early morning swim, continue the cruise past rock formations named after their shape and stroll to visit Amazing Cave. Enjoy a trip to Van Gia floating village, take a short time in Van Gia Cultural Center. Continue cruising to Hang Ca, paddle through the tunnel and emerge into a crater lake, surrounded by impenetrable cliffs and gliding kites. The trip to this cave and to Ba Ham lake is dependent upon tidal conditions. Ba Ham or ‘Three Tunnel Lake’ is a shallow lagoon surrounded by steep limestone walls connected to the sea by three low ceiling tunnels that are only navigable by sampan at low tide.
Another scrumptious lunch will be served on board then the cruise continues to Van Boi beach for swimming, sunbathing or fishing. Late afternoon, cruise back mother boat for dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi (B, L)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast, swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Check out is at 11:45. Boat arrive at harbour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi.
Price: 198 US$/person ( Double/Twin Occupancy )
Single occupancy + 85$/ nite>>>>CLASSIC SAILS PHOTOS
Included:
English-Speaking guide
Entrance fees
Accommodation air-conditioned luxury en-suite cabin
Welcome drink on arrival, Meals, fruit basket in restaurant
tea during trip
Vietnamese lesson
Insurance fee on junk
Kayaking equipment.
Excluded:
Beverage
Personal Expense
Any other services not clear mention in itinerary and the trip included portion.
Ha Long Bay Cruise – Great kayaking Adventure (3days – 2nights)
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Cruise (L, D)
Depart for Halong Bay in a air conditioned vehicle. Arrive in Halong around 12:30pm. The crew welcomes you on board the Classic Sail Junk, which is one of the more traditional varieties that sail through the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 3, 000 spectacular limestone islands. enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight aboard junk.
Day 2: Ha Long Kayaking (B, L, D)
After breakfast and an early morning swim, continue the cruise past rock formations named after their shape and stroll to visit Amazing Cave. Enjoy a trip to Van Gia floating village, take a short time in Van Gia Cultural Center. Continue cruising to Hang Ca, paddle through the tunnel and emerge into a crater lake, surrounded by impenetrable cliffs and gliding kites. The trip to this cave and to Ba Ham lake is dependent upon tidal conditions. Ba Ham or ‘Three Tunnel Lake’ is a shallow lagoon surrounded by steep limestone walls connected to the sea by three low ceiling tunnels that are only navigable by sampan at low tide.
Another scrumptious lunch will be served on board then the cruise continues to Van Boi beach for swimming, sunbathing or fishing. Late afternoon, cruise back mother boat for dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi (B, L)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast, swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Check out is at 11:45. Boat arrive at harbour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi.
Price: 198 US$/person ( Double/Twin Occupancy )
Single occupancy + 85$/ nite>>>>CLASSIC SAILS PHOTOS
Included:
English-Speaking guide
Entrance fees
Accommodation air-conditioned luxury en-suite cabin
Welcome drink on arrival, Meals, fruit basket in restaurant
tea during trip
Vietnamese lesson
Insurance fee on junk
Kayaking equipment.
Excluded:
Beverage
Personal Expense
Any other services not clear mention in itinerary and the trip included portion.
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