Kayaking Halong Bay 3 days
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
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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 luxury junk 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 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: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Kayaking Halong Bay 3 days
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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.
Highlights
• Amazing limestone formations
• Inclusive junk for overnight
• Beautiful and different kayaking route
• Support boat all the time
• All meals included
PRICE (Per person) Valid to 30Sep2009
1 person: US$ 787 US$ 745
2 persons: US$ 464 US$ 442
3-4 persons: US$ 397 US$ 378
5-6 persons: US$ 338 US$ 317
7-8 persons: US$ 321 US$ 299
From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement: US$ 81
Inclusion:
• AC vehicle
• Twin shared cabin on junk
• Private support boat as paddling
• Sit-in kayak (single or double kayak 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 10% if your group is smaller than 6 persons.
1 person: US$ 678
2 persons: US$ 424
3-4 persons: US$ 368
5-6 persons: US$ 324
Single Supplement: US$ 81
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
