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Day 1: Hanoi to
Halong, welcome on board
7h30 to 8h30 AM : First Choice will pick
you up at your hotel in Hanoi, leaving
for Halong city. Stopover on the way for
15 minutes.
12h00: Board Halong Phoenix
Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome
drink while the boat cruises the bay to
enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner
Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock
before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of
Surprises ).
Then, we stopover at a floating house
owned by fishermen before kayaking to
Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere
of the bay.
After returning to the boat a fresh
fruit platter will be served, and we
will anchor in a safe and scenic
location for swimming and our overnight
stay.
Dinner is served on board and then you
have free time to listen to music
or relax. Overnight in comfortable
cabin.
Day 2: Halong - Cat Ba
Option1 (Kayaking ): one more
night on boat
Full day sea kayaking to discover the
hidden beauty of Halong Bay .
After breakfast, served at around 7.30,
kayaking begins.
The guide will show you the most
beautiful parts of the bay, such as Drum
Cave , Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet
and Fairman's Cave before heading to Van
Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and
relaxation.
You will have an opportunity to
understand more about fishermen's daily
life in the bay. Afterwards we continue
kayaking to the other side of the bay to
visit a pearl farm.
We return to the mother junk at around
16.00 for the second night.
Option 2 (Cat Ba island Discovery)
7.30: Breakfast is served onboard.
Afterwards, as the boat heads for the
other side of the bay, you will have the
opportunity of visiting Van Gia-
Halong's largest floating village.
We will also visit Monkey Island before
arriving at Cat Ba Island for lunch. In
the afternoon, you may spend your time
relaxing, swimming or sight seeing.
Day 3: Cat Ba - Ha Long – Hanoi
After breakfast, we take a local wooden
boat back to the mother junk for our
return to Halong City. Enroute there
will be time for swimming and
‘arm-chair' exploration of more
beautiful limestone islands- have your
camera ready for some beautiful shots!
11.30: Halong Phoenix Cruiser arrives at
the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant
before returning to Hanoi .
Trip ends around 16.00
Include:
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Vehicle (A/C): shared Ford transit
16 seats
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Driver: proficient, enthusiastic,
experienced.
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Tour guide: enthusiastic,
experienced English speaking guide
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Entrance fees: as per itinerary
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Meals (B= breakfast, L= Lunch, D=
diner)
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Boat: Safe, clean and beautiful.
Exclude:
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Insurance, drinks, telephone, tips
to guide and other personal servies.
Child policy:
apply for a child sharing the same cabin
or same room with 2 adults
- Under 3 years old: Free of charge
- From 4 to 9 years old: 70% adult price
- From 10 to 12 years old: 100% adult
price
Departure:
Every day from Hanoi
Hotels to be used:
- 4 star category: Sunrise Resort or
similar
- 3 star category: Holiday View Hotel/
Sunflower 1 Hotel or similar
Note:
- Option 1 is not recommended for
children under 9 years old
- Price is in USD per person on twin
sharing basis
- The tour itinerary can be changed
without prior notice |
