From Hanoi: Halong Explorer 3-Day 4-Star Cruise
ID: GYG111652-160018
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
3 days
Description
Sail around the karst limestone cliffs and islands of Ha Long Bay on a 3-day cruise of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Marvel at the rock formations of the limestone caves by kayak and get the chance to fish for squid in the night.
Experience the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay on a 3-day cruise from Hanoi.
Day 1: HANOI – TUAN CHAU MARINA STATION – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L,D)
8h20’′ – 9h00′: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by shuttle bus. After that we leave Hanoi for a 2.5 hour to reach Halong Bay by new high way.
12:00′ – 12:30′: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
13:00′: When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.
14:30′ – 15:00′: We have time to gear up for one-hour kayaking around Luon cave area. Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand-new sit-on-top kayaks. After that our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sun-bathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.
17:00′: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19:00′: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
Day 2 : Bright Cave area- Ba Trai Dao Beach – Pearl Farm – Overnight on-board
7.00 – 7.45 : Morning view of beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
8.30 : Leave the Halong Phoenix Cruiser on a support boat to cruise to the southern part of Halong bay. This route take you pass by some famous island like, Frog, Chop Stick islands…
10.00 : Kayaking trip beginning to explore the different corner of Halong bay , passing many islands. After padding for about 2 hours, relax, free swim
12.00 : Fresh Seafood Lunch is served on support boat
13.00 : Swimming in the Beach
14. 30 : Transfer boat will bring you to Pearl Farm to visit
15.30 : Cruising towards Halong Phoenix Cruiser where you spend the evening . Tea, coffee, fresh fruite will be available on sun deck
19.00 : Have dinner & overnight on board.
DAY 3: SUPPRISING CAVE (SỬNG SỐT CAVE) – TUẦN CHAU MARINA STATION- HANOI (B, L)
07:00′ – 07:45′: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:00′ – 09:00′: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10:00′: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
10:20′: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
10:45′: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11:20′: Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi by new high way. Arrive at your hotel around 15.00 – 15h30
Highlights
- Experience the limestone karst rock formations of Ha Long Bay with different amazing shapes: Dog, Head, Duck, Swan and Fighting Cock
- Enjoy kayaking in the emerald water or bamboo boat at Luon Cave area
- Impress yourself with a spectacular view of the whole bay from Titop Island
- Transfer by small boat to Drump/ Fairy area for nearly a full-day of kayaking/ swimming
- Fishing like the locals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring your original passport for registration
• Notify the supplier by email or the tour guide on the travel date of your food requirements if you are vegetarian, on a diet or allergic to some kinds of food
• Have light luggage for 1 or 2 nights. However, in case you will not return to Hanoi, you can bring all your lugguage
• Bring your camera/ phone (although you will be responsible for keeping them dry)
• Have shorts/ light clothes for climbing, visiting the cave, kayaking and swimming
• Contact your tour guide for any assistance while on the tour
• Towels, shampoo, toothpaste, brush, comb and toilet paper in bathroom will be available for you
• Wi-Fi will be free but the connection in the bay is occasionally not good
• A surcharge of $40 USD will be required to be paid in cash if you need 1 private cabin for you only (solo traveler)
• In case of any cancellation due to bad weather or other tour operation, you should directly contact GetYourGuide on your own for a refund
Pickup available from hotels which are located in Hoan Kiem District and the Old Quarter.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
