Fantastic kayaking and cruise in Halong Bay
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the mother boat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.
Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs
Kayaking: 2.5 hrs
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay
After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat
Summary
Kayaking: 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 3: Kayaking – Halong Bay
Breakfast on boat. Transferred by support boat to Lan Ha Bay, where we start paddling across a wide sea channel to reach Dau Be Island, which has a small fishing settlement. To the western side of the island is Ho Ba Ham (Three Tunnel Lake), a deep grotto with three inland "lakes. The grotto is accessible only at low tide by kayak. There are beautiful beaches around, where we could stop for swimming. Optional paddling around the island. Lunch on support boat.
Transfer back to mother boat for dinner and overnight.
Summary
Kayaking: 5 - 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch on mother boat
Summary
Cruising: 3 hrs
Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi: 3.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
PRICE (Per person)
Valid to 30Sep2009
1 person: US$ 1240 US$ 1,176
2 persons: US$ 720 US$ 688
3-4 persons: US$ 612 US$ 586
5-6 persons: US$ 515 US$ 487
7-8 persons: US$ 474 US$ 459
From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement: US$ 131
Inclusion:
• AC vehicle
• Twin shared cabin on junk
• Private support boat as paddling
• Sit-in kayak (single or double depending on availability)
• Dry bag
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance and sightseeing fee
Exclusion:
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Tips
• Personal expenses
Note: we use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks. Our trips are for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.
CHEAPER OPTION
Book the Cheaper Option and save from 4% to 12% if your group is smaller than 6 persons.
1 person: US$ 1,048
2 persons: US$ 639
3-4 persons: US$ 552
5-6 persons: US$ 481
Single Supplement: US$ 131
This Cheaper Option is valuable for group from 1-6 persons only. We use 2-way AC shuttle bus instead of private transfer from Hanoi to Halong to make it cheaper for group from 1-6 persons. The transfer time is 3.5 hours and the shuttle bus is roomily and comfortable enough for such journey. If you travel with group bigger than 6 person we will offer private transfer.
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