Ha Long Bay
Halong Bay is a legend. There are 1696 karst islands and islets on an area of 1553 km2 offering breathtaking landscapes, floating villages, splendid caves, emerald waters as well as wild beaches. With approximately 500 boats in which more than 200 hotel-boats and five licensed itinearies. So travelers have a wide choice of boats and itinearies.
Best time to travel to Halong
From January to the end of February: Halong Bay is foggy due to the humidity; gray sky and often drizzle.
From March to the end of May: First good period for a trip to Halong: good weather, cool and sunny. The average temperature is 27°C and blue sky.
From June to the end of September: storm season. It is often hot but beautiful except at times when tropical storms attack the coast.
From October to the end of November: second good season. The weather is good, fairly dry and temperature never exceeds 30°C.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong
Day 2: Cong Do - Vung Ha
Day 3: Cong Do - Vung Vieng - Ha Noi
Unforgettable moments:
o Sunset and sunrise on the deck of a traditional boat
o Unforgettable night (s) on a traditional boat
o Friendliness and helpfulness of the crew
Sublime landscapes:
o Picturesque karst peaks
o Wild beaches with fine sand
o Wide caves
Visits and sportive activities:
o Visit to one or more caves
o Discover the life on the water of fishermen village
o Cooking class on boat deck
o Practice of Tai Chi while waiting for sunrise
o Sea kayaking in lagoons
08:30 - Reception at your hotel by your car and your guide. Transfer to Halong Bay.
12:00 - Arrival at Hon Gai pier. Chenk-in on board Tonkin Cruise boat.
12:15 - Welcome drink. Admire the landscape on the boat deck. Lunch
14:00 - Visit of Thien Canh Son cave for 30 minutes. Climb a staircase with a hundred steps to discover a pretty cave that is unknowned to travelers
14:30 - Return to the boat and continue the cruise to Cap La.
15:30 - The boat launches its anchor at Cap La for swimming, kayaking in a calm and peaceful place.
17:00 - Return to the boat. Free time on boat deck while waiting for the sunset. The boat will stop at Cong Do for the night.
18:00 - Participation in a cooking class on the boat deck.
19:30 - A buffet with seafood.
21:00 - Free evening to participate in some activities: music, fishing, karaoke ... Night on board
Car 150km /3h B, L, D overnight on board
06:30 - Tai chi on deck while waiting for sunrise
07:15 - Breakfast on the boat
08:30 - Cruise to Cap La
09:30 - Sea kayaking to admire the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay - the little sister of Halong Bay
12:30 - Lunch with local seafood
13:30 - Visit to a pearl farm. Discover the technique for breeding pearl oysters
15:30 - Return to boat. Relax and enjoy the sunset
Kayak 2h B, L, D overnight on board
06:00 – Wake-up early in the morning for Tai Chi exercise and get new energy for new day
06:45 - Light breakfast before joining the next visit.
07:30 - Visit the fishing village of Vung Vieng by kayak or row boat according to your choice. Great opportunity to discover the daily life of fishermen.
08:30 - Return to boat and free time
10:30 - After brunch, enjoy the scenery of Ha Long Bay while the boat returns to the wharf. Return to Hanoi by car. End of our services
Car 150km / 3h B, L
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS. The price of the trip varies according to the size of the group, the level of services, the season and your reservation deadlines. The price published above is applied for a group of 6 participants, based on double/twin rooms in hotels. Click "Personalize this trip" to get the exact price for your group.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation and breakfasts in hotels on the accommodation list
• Meals clearly mentioned in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance fee to the sites
• Competent English-speaking guides throughout the trip except the free days when it is mentioned clearly: without a guide
• Private air-conditioned car for all land transport except free days when it is mentioned clearly: without driver
• One litre of drinking water per person per day
• All logistic services necessary of the program.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• International flights and airport taxes from/to your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tipping for services: local guides, crew member, drivers, porters…
• Drink, telephone, linen or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "price includes" section.
CRUISE ON HALONG BAY 3 DAYS
From : 245 $
