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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong
Bay - Welcome on board
Leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8:30am arriving at
the jetty around 12:30pm. Our crew welcomes you on
board the Dragon's Pearl Junk, enjoy welcome drink,
check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is
served at 1:00pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into
mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with
different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face)
islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum)
cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with
its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave,
enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb
the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking
panorama view of Halong bay. Dinner and overnight
aboard junk.
Day 2: Halong Bay discovery
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s
landscape. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax
and take in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky
islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the
bay. Breakfast is at 8:00am. After breakfast, there
are 3 options to choose from. All start from 8:30am.
Option 1 (Relaxing):
After breakfast, start cruising South to explore Lan
Ha Bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating
Limestone formations like Trong (Drum) cave, Con Coc
islet, Mieng Giuong islet, floating fishing village,
Ba Trai Dao islet, to swim at the quiet beaches of
Cat Ba National Park, BBQ lunch on the beach or on
board the Lagoon Explorer. More time for swimming
& relaxing. Then cruise back to visit Dark &
Bright cave, and then cruise to the Drum cave area
for sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
Option 2 (Trekking in Cat Ba National Park)
After breakfast, start cruising to Cat
Ba National Park, passing floating fishing villages
along the way. Trekking through remote Viet Hai
Village on winding trail with limestone cliffs
rising from ground beside, you will have a chance to
discover the traditional life of local residents.
Climb up to the peak of the mountain for a panorama
view of Halong bay and Viet Hai valley, the heart of
Cat Ba National Park, lunch in the village. Trek
back to the boat and cruise to the Drum cave area
for sunset. Dinner & overnight on board.
Option 3 (Sea Kayak Discovery): After
breakfast, cruise south to the kayaking area where
you will be given some primary paddling instruction
by our expert on how to paddle safely and
comfortably. You and your guide will explore the
mystical bay. There will be a lot of swimming,
visiting hidden beaches or a lagoon cave (depending
on tidal condition). BBQ lunch on the beach or on
board the Lagoon Explorer. Cruise and explore Dark
& Bright cave before heading back to Drum cave
area for dinner & overnight on board.
Day 3: Retreat & Brunch - Hanoi
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay’s
landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with
breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax
while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the
rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of
the bay. After breakfast explore Sung Sot cave (8:00
to 9:00), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30
boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch
is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising
through the bay, along the way seeing more of the
fascinating formations. Checkout is at 11:45. Boat
arrive at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to
Hanoi.
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