OVERVIEW

Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. By this trip, we will have a chance to discover the mystical scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes and surrounded by colorful floating villages is a truly a breathtaking destination.

Highlights
  • Weave between the limestone karsts and islands of Halong Bay: Tortoise Island, Man’s Head Island…
  • Visit floating fishing villages and a beautiful limestone caves: Sung Sot Cave, Bo Nau Cave…
  • Relax aboard amid breath-taking scenery
 
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Itinerary Details

08h30 Pick up by tour guide at dock, transfer to the pier.

09h00 Start scenic cruising on Halong Bay, passing through lots of highlights of the famous Halong bay (not stop). Then we quickly get away from the tourist crowds to be alone in the middle of the pristine natural landscape among thousands of spectacular limestone islands of Bai Tu Long bay - the further part of Halong which is not touristy.

11h30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by kayak (row your selves) or in a rustic row-boat (rowed by the local boat man). A stop at pearl farm before returning to your junk boat.(People do not like kayak or boat row, can stay relaxing on board, but it is recommended to take the boat row)

11h30 – 12h30 Back to junk for relaxing while cruising to Cong Do area.

12h30 – 13h30 Lunch serves on board (vegetarian or non-seafood/meat eaters can be catered for if a prior notice is given before departure day).

14h30 Arrive at Hon Co Island to explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son cave (This is 45 minutes visit if you do not like this visit, you can always skip it to do more cruising)

15h30 Experience the pleasure of cruising through the bay while our boat takes a different route returning to the main land.

17h00 The boat trip ends at Tuan Chau pier, say goodbye to your crew and return to the cruiseship 17h30: Drop off at port.

 
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IMPORTANT NOTES

Bai Tu Long Bay is less touristy part of the famous Halong. It is an off-the-beaten-track destination recently in high demand among international tourists for its stunning and pristine natural beauty

People who prefer highlighted area with strenuous activity (climbing mountain, visit big cave) & do not mind being with crowd are advised to choose this option

Boat & Group size: Private Junk Boat (capacity for 40 people of your group) (recommended max.16 people for the best comfort)
Cruise or Itinerary can be changed with prior notice according to the weather condition, tide level, group speed or Halong Bay Management permission

Packing lists:

  • Summer time: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Winter time: Warm clothes, Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera

Meals: If requested for drinking & lunch & dinner on day 1, extra 10 USD/person/meal

Pick up & Drop off:

  • Pick up: Pick up at the back ground of the international passenger station where electric car/shuttle drop you. (Ship will dock at New international cruise terminal then by the ship, there are lots of shuttle waiting to take passengers out). Just get in one of them. Shuttle will take you to the shuttle to the back yard of the cruise passenger’s station, guide pick you up at the place shuttle drop you
  • Drop off: Same place as pick up

Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.

Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by either Pay Pal or Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide. If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group

Conversion:
  • 1 U.S. dollar =1.33
  • Australian dollars - 1 U.S. dollar =1.35
  • Canadian dollars - 1 U.S. dollar =0.943 EURO
 
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PRICE & AVAILABILITIES

PRICING IN US DOLLAR PER PERSON BASED

Rates applied from 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2020

Number of Persons 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15 16 - 18
Price Please contact us for best price upon your travel date, number of travelers and specific needs

Inclusions

  • Transfer by Air-conditioned van pick up and drop off at port
  • Tour & excursion as mentioned
  • All entrance fee
  • Vietnamese lunch with option for vegetarian
  • 01 non-alcoholic drink included for lunch
  • English Speaking guide through the trip
  • Taxes and Service Charge

Exclusion

  • Alcoholic Beverages & other drinks not mentioned above
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Any other services not mentioned in inclusions
 

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