A UNESCO world heritage site and truly a natural
wonder, Halong Bay is made up of over 3000 limestone karsts that soar
skyward out of calm emerald waters. Dragon's Pearl Junk is designed
after the Chinese sailing Junks of old, to give yoju a panoramic view
of the limestone karsts towering from the emerald waters of Halong Bay.
Dragon's pearl is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment to
meet today's safety standards.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch/Dinner)
Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Drive (3.5 hrs) thru the Red River Delta with its verdant farmland dotted with local villages.
Arrive
at 12:00pm. Transfer to the Dragon's Pearl Junk, enjoy a welcome drink
and lunch with fresh seafood as you embark on a 4 hours cruise into the
bay to see the incredible Karst formations such as Lion, Tea Pot, and
Toad... Cruise further past the Tam Cung cave’s gate, Dau Nguoi (Human
Head) islet, and then visit the Sung Sot (Amazing) cave.
There will
be lots of time for swimming and sun bathing. Cruise to a quiet firth
and enjoy a great sunset dinner, relax under the starlit sky before
retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
Day 2: Explore Halong Bay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
There are two options to choose from on this day:
Option 1: Relaxing
After
breakfast, take a smaller boat to visit Me Cung cave, to Lan Ha bay,
through Ba trai dao islet, Ba Ham lake, swimming at quiet beach, Lunch
on the beach or in cave. Then cruise back through Con chim, Dinh Gam
islet, Hang Trai island, Con Nha islet, Du cave islet. Dinner &
overnight on Dragon's Pearl.
Option 2: Trekking in Cat Ba National Park - 3 hours
After
breakfast, take transfer boat and cruise to Cat Ba National Park.
Trekking in a undiscorved of Viet Hai Village on snake trail with
rockys rising from ground beside, you will have chance to discover the
self-supplied life of local residents. Climb up the peak of a mountain,
you will see panorama of Halong bay and Viet Hai Valley in the heart of
Cat Ba Park, lunch in village on the way. Trekking back to transfer
boat and cruise back to Dragon’s Pearl Junk for sunset Dinner &
overnight.
Option 3: Adventure - Sea Kayaking Discovery
After
breakfast, transfer to the Kayaking area where you will be given a
basic paddling lesson by our expert on how to paddle safely at your
comfort. After that, you and your guide will explore the mystical bay.
There will be alot of swimming, visiting beach or a lagoon cave
(depending on tidal conditions). BBQ lunch on beach or small boat. And
then cruise to explore Dark & Bright cave before getting back to
Dragon’s Pearl Junk for dinner & overnight.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast)
Early
risers will enjoy a refreshing swim in a quiet firth. Brunch buffet
will be served from 7:30am – 9:30am. You’ll continue cruising through
the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations like
Trong (Drum) cave, Yen Ngua (Saddle) islet, Ham Rong (Dragon’s mouth)
islet, Am (Tea Pot) islet, Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, former
“Indochina” movie’s studio.
Check out procedure
(10.30am-11.30am). Arrive at the harbor by 12pm, transfer to the pier
and board the private coach back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around
4:00pm. End of the services.
¤ Kayak program can be flexible depending on the weather and health of travelers. There will be one life boat going along
¤ Tandem kayak (double kayak) will be used on this tour
¤ 02 persons will share one kayak
¤ This tour can be customized as you wish!
¤ Welcome drink
¤ Fullboard meals
¤ Cabin based on twin/ double sharing, all with A/C, shower and WC
¤ Entrance fees
¤ Transportation
¤ Drinks
¤ Other personal expenses
¤ Surcharge for English/ French speaking guide: US$75/group