OVERVIEW:
Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests with breathtaking scenery that is both mystical and magnificent. The Bay is in the Gulf of Tonkin and, with nearly 2,000 islands and islets forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars, is recognized as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
DURATION: 6 hours
ITINERARY:
8:00 - 8:45: You are picked up at pick up point.
9:45 - 10:00: Short break halfway.
11:15 - 11:30: Visiting Pearl Farm Workshop Cultivating pearls has been a tradition in Halong Bay, which uses the Mikimoto technique to cultivate pearls. It will be an interesting activity to see the cultivation of different kinds of pearls in a short, but informative way.
12:00-12:30: Boarding cruise with a welcome drink.
12:40: Lunch on board during the boat cruising among islands and islets of magnificent Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, the nice set-menu lunch will be served.
14:00: Kayaking/ Sampan rowing boat
Our first stop is Luon Cave – the fascinating wet cave. There are 2 options for you to choose as below:
+ We kayak through the silent waters, enjoying the stillness of an uncluttered area.
+ A local will row you with a few other guests on a sampan boat through the Cave, where we emerge into a hidden lake enclosed on all sides by streaked cliffs and their tree-topped peaks.
15:00: Exploring the Amazing Cave. You can leave the boat and having around one hour to explore Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave
16:00: Visiting Titov Island.
+ Swimming on the beach.
+ Trekking up to Titov peak for taking photos with a panoramic view of Halong bay.
16:30: Sunset party. Summit on the sundeck for watching the magnificent sunset over the Wonders of Nature, enjoy Sunset tea-break with fruits, snack, tea, and wine. It is an ideal time to make acquaintances with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relaxing.
17:30-18:00: Disembark to ride back to Hanoi via the new express highway.
19:15: Short stop for restroom if needed, about 5-10 minutes.
21:00: Drop off at the hotel.
PRICE: 1,690,000VND/person
Inclusion: transfer, lunch, English speaking tour guide, kayaking, all entrance fees.
*If you prefer a small group tour or more luxurious cruise, please feel free to contact us by email: booking@namhaihotel.vn.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG - LAN HA
08:00 – 8:45: You are picked up at our hotel.
10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province and have a 20-minute break.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.
12:00 – 12:30: Transferred by speedboat to Dora Cruise. Welcome to Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
- Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor which belonged to Cat Ba area.
- Discover the lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
- Heading back toward the sleeping area
- Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet
17:30: Come back to cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake, and wine. Take photos and relax.
18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class. You have a chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam.
19:00: Time for dinner.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing, relaxing and overnight on the cruise.
DAY 2: LAN HA - DARK & LIGHT CAVE - HALONG CRUISE - HANOI
06:30: Early morning Tai Chi lesson on sundeck.
07:00 – 7:45: Morning view of the bay's landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.
08:15: You will be at reception to go visit Dark & Bright Cave by the tender (the transfer boat) to the small floating house and there you can have the opportunity to explore the cave on a local bamboo boat (rowing by the locals).
09:30: Come back to the cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:00: Have last buffet lunch on the cruise.
11:30: Cruise lands near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfers guests to Tuan Chau, tourists say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi.
13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax.
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
CRUISE TYPE: 5 stars (nice, good food, good service, good price): 199 USD/person
Inclusion:
- 2 ways of transportation with a 9-seat limousine (pick up and drop off at our hotel)
- Kayaking
- Free bottled water on the bus
- All meals on cruise
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets
*We have a wide range of cruises for you to choose from and enjoy the trip. Please feel free to contact us by email: booking@namhaihotel.vn for your most suitable interest and budget.
HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR