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Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights luxury cruise

michael | November 27, 2009 | no comments

Halong Bay Cruise

Ha long Bay is the jewel in the crown of Vietnam’s travel destinations with a UNESCO World Heritage site and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth. The bay is a magical blend of land and sea with thousands of limestone islands and islets in a myriad of shapes and sizes. The bay is bordered on the south and southeast by the Gulf of Tonkin, on the north by China and on the west and southwest by Cat Ba Island and encompasses an immense area of 1553 square kilometers.

Visitors have constantly marveled at Ha long Bays natural beauty. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that make a excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck.

Day01: Hanoi – Ha long Bay

Transfers from Hanoi – Ha long with short drive about 03hours, embark Ha long pier then welcome on board for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local sea food and International lunch served on board. Passing numerous islands contain Incense Urn Island, Finger Island, Hoa Cuong Island,… swim at Titop beach (if weather permitted) . Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied.

Sail to the Bat Cave area where can do kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters (the 1st option should book advance) or the second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Ha long Bay then Anchor for overnight at Luon Bo area. Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible – depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish.

Day 02: Ha long

Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room before join Tai Chi instruction on the deck. Arrive Surprise Cave will be explore and marvel at their immensity and spectacular displays of stalactites and stalagmites. Freshen up before enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room.

The tranquil emerald green waters and the captivating vistas of the seemingly countless jutting limestone mountainous islands will soothe the soul and stimulate the senses. Few places in the world offer a more breath-taking glimpse of the awesome creativity of Mother Nature.

Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Ha long Bay’s more secluded and untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day.

Anchor at Luon Bo area for overnight after return to the Luxury junk boat Dinner – deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible – depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.

Day 03: Ha long – Hanoi

Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room before join Tai Chi instruction on the deck. Arrive Surprise Cave will be explore and marvel at their immensity and spectacular displays of stalactites and stalagmites. Freshen up before enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

Return to Hanoi by private car, arrive in Hanoi about 16.00pm.
Activities

Our itineraries are designed to maximize your holiday experience and enjoyment; included are daytime excursions to the largest floating fishing village on the bay and to an island featuring swimming and a climb to the best panoramic view of the bay. We offer kayaking through caves into peaceful lakes surrounded by limestone mountains. We also tour one of the bay’s largest and most spectacular indoor caves, “Sung Sot” or “Surprise Cave”.

Evening activities include an assortment of board games and film entertainment, and fishing for squid from the boat with our crew. We also offer, in squid season, an evening excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat for an up-close look at the local fishermen plying the waters of the bay for squid and other fish.

We offer kayaking in all of our itineraries for a unique opportunity to see some of Ha long Bay’s most interesting scenery while being as close to the sea as possible. Our kayaking excursions incorporate paddling through amazing caves and into placid and peaceful lagoons bringing you as close to the wildlife of Ha long Bay as possible. Sightings of monkeys and bats are often part of the excursions.

Onboard massage services are available as well to enhance your cruise. Each morning we offer our guests a unique start to their day; Tai Chi on the sun deck. They may join our Tai Chi masters for an introduction to this ancient form of meditative exercise. By imitating the movements of the instructor one will benefit externally and internally, physically and mentally, enjoying a balance and unity of the outer and inner self.