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Halong Bay from Hanoi with Cruise, Kayaking, and Lunch
Introduction: Ha Long Bay is far from Ha Noi 165km in the northeast.It is one of the natural world heritages which 2 times recognized by UNESCO about lanscape & geological values - Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, total of area 1,553 km2 with 1,969 islands of various shapes & sizes like Cock-fighting, Incense Burner,...and wonderful caves and grottoes, such as Heavenly Residence Grotto, Driftwood Grotto, Surprise Grotto,.. In the year of 2007, Halong bay is continuously in the voting list of the world’s wonder. 08h10 – 8h35: Pick up at your hotel then depart to visit Ha Long bay-the natural world heritage. On the way you have good chance to see the beautiful landscapes of Vietname’s countryside such as: red river, Luc River, buffalos, green rice, cane, canal fields….. 10h45: After long journey on bus, you have 15minutes for relaxing at Hai Duong city where you can see how handicated people make souvernirs and taste green bean cake (a tradditional cake in Hai Duong). 11h00: Get on bus then continue going to Ha Long bay. 12h15: Arrive Tuan Chau Habour, get on boat then have nice lunch on boat with nice Local sea foods while boat moving to overview the beauty of the bay. Then boat stop at fishing village where you can visit fishing farm and do some kayaking or bamboo boat rowing by local people to visit small cave or relaxing at sundeck. After that Continue journey for visiting the bay. Boat will stop at the wharf then you can go inside to visit Thien Cung cave which is one of the most beautiful cave in Ha Long bay. You will have 45 minutes to discover the wonderful charm of grottos and stalactites which make into lovely shapes such as: totoise, lion... Then get back on boat have Sunset Party and continue excursion to sightseeing fighting cock islet, stone seadog, duck islet… 16h30: Arrive Habour get on the bus to come back Ha Noi. 20h30 – 21h00: Arrive Ha Noi bus take you back to your hotel then the tour finish.
Halong Bay Tour with Hanoi Transfer Option by Bus or Seaplane
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)12:00 Arrive at Bhaya Group Cruise Centre at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port.12:45 Embark your cruise onboard Bhaya Cruises. Enjoy welcome drinks while our Cruise Manager does the itinerary and safety briefing.13:00 Let the vacation begin with a fusion buffet lunch while the boat cruises towards the southwest of Halong Bay.15:00 Discover the mysterious Tien Ong Cave which is not only a beauty spot but also an archaeological site. Covering an area of 1,000 m2 with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, the cave is one of the finest caves in Halong Bay.17:00 Bar opens for the Happy Hour "Buy one get one free". Take the chance to get more delicious drinks and fun.17:30 Join exciting “Master-Chef Competition” and fruit carving demonstration, learn and try your hands with authentic Vietnamese food. The winner or the Master-Chef of Bhaya Cruise would be awarded with surprising gifts. It’s also time to admire the sunset over enchanting Halong Bay while the boat anchors for overnight stay.19:00 Enjoy set-menu dinner on board while your Cruise Manager introduces the following day program.21:00 Retire to your cabin or join our staffs for squid fishing. Overnight on board.Overnight: Your on-board cabinDay 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)06:15 Start off your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee being served. Rejuvenate your body and mind with the slow movement of Tai Chi and enjoy the dawn on the bay.07:00 Light breakfast is served onboard. The boat weighs anchor to sail to Cua Van floating village.07:45 Take your time to visit the village which is voted as one of the 11 insanely beautiful small towns around the world by huffingtonpost.com. You can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to go around discovering local life on the waters.09:00 Return to your boat and relax.09:30 Brunch is being served in the restaurant while the boat cruises through Lom Bo Islet, Soi Sim Island, Hoa Cuong Islet and Ba Hang Village.10:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port.
Full Day Boat Trip from Halong City
This morning you'll be picked up at the Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf and start cruising through hundreds of limestone islands and islets on the bay. Here, witness beautiful spots like Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang Fishing Village and Ngon Tay (Fingers) Islets.Next, visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Halong bay. After, board your boat and cruise to Ti Top island. Climb to the top of the hill on the island and enjoy the amazing panoramic view over the Halong bay. (Optional to enjoy 1-hour and a half kayaking trip)Then head back to the junk and savor a set-menu lunch on-board. Cruise leisurely back to the harbor passing Luon cave, Con Rua (Tortoise), Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Mat Quy (Monster Head) Islets.Early afternoon, disembark at Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf where your tours ends.
Halong Bay 2-Day: Private Cabin, Squid Fishing, Kayak, Caves
DAY ONE 12:00 Arrival in Tuan Chau Island 12:15 Transfer to Paradise Luxury 12:30 Welcome drink, cruise information and check-in 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch at the restaurant 14:30 – 16:30 Cruise and sightseeing along Halong Bay. Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment at Paradise Spa* 16:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave (1 hour) 17:00 – 18:30 Happy Hour* on the sundeck Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay 18:00 – 19:00 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck 19:30 – 22:00 Bao Dai Dinner at the restaurant 21:00 Select from Squid fishing or Movies in the restaurant DAY TWO07:00 Tai Chi on the sundeck 07:00 – 08:00 Light breakfast, coffee & pastries 08:00 Visit Ti Top Island (1hour) . Stay on board and just relax or enjoy a spa treatment at Paradise Spa* 08:30 A la Carte breakfast at the restaurant 09:30 Bill settlement and checkout 10:30 Return to Tuan Chau Marina
2-Day Halong Bay Syrena Cruise from Hanoi
ITINERARYDAY 1: Hanoi – Halong – Syrena Cruises (L,D)07:30- 8:00: Syrena Sh.Bus and guide will pick you up from your Hotel around the Old quarter of Hanoi and depart for Halong.12:15: Arrive at Syrena Café at Tuan Chau Marina and prepare for embarkation Syrena Cruises.12:30: Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.13:00: Leaving the pier and start to discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Enjoy buffet lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong island, Cho Da islet, Ga Choi islet...14:30: Cruises stops at Bo Nau cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island where Guest can enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can enjoy or taking photo the panorama view of the bay16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck.Go to the overnight place.18:00: Take part in Happy Hour where Guest can buy one drink and get one free (wine excludes) and cooking demonstration19:00: Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price),... DAY 2: Syrena Cruises - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)6:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luon cave.7:00: Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).8:00: After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luon cave - .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luon cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.8:40: Come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Staff will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.9:15: Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if any).10:45: Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau marina and disembarkation. Farewell to guests! NOTE: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions
Overnight 4-Star Halong Bay Cruise
First Day:12:15: Embark at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau Island, Halong City). Enjoy complimentary tea at the private lounge.12:30: Transfer to the Halong Cruise. Have a welcome drink, then take a little time for a by cruise briefing. Check in your cabins afterwards.1:00: Enjoy a delicious set lunch then relax on the sundeck and take in the unparalleled scenery of Halong Bay while cruising ahead to the Bay. Cruise through the Hoa Cuong floating fishing village.2:30: Arrive at Me Cung Cave ( Bewitching Grotto). Join the tour with your guide to explore the cave. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to see a great lake considered, a royal garden and surrounded by mountains whose water is blue year-round. 4:00: Back to the cruise and head to Bright Cave - a very beautiful lagoon belongs to Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island. Forget about the distance of geography, the cave now introduced by this cruise. Visit some tunnel caves by Kayak or bamboo boat. Time to savor the beauty and amazing islet’s stalactites in detail. Enjoy swimming around the cruise (weather permitting). Relax on the sundeck. Enjoy fantastic views and take stunning pictures of gleaming sunsets.6:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce. 7:30: Enjoy fabulous buffet BBQ dinner (available for group 15 passengers and above) served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods. 9:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board and card games; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing.10:00: Overnight. End of Day 1.SECOND DAY06:30: Tai Chi class on the Sundeck.07:30: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and bakeries on board.08:30: Arrive at the cruise's exclusive floating house, Rang Dua area by tender – one of few existing houses left after the regulation of Management to relocate the traditional floating village to main land.09:30 - 11:00: Check out cabin. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery on the way back to Tuan Chau pier. Farewell Lunch served on board.11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina