Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Start: Hanoi / Finish: Hanoi
Destinations included: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi
Price:From 215 USD/person
Bai Tu Long is still an uncharted bay in Halong, offering a chance to get “off the beaten track”, visit fishing villages and discover the secrets of the sea. A longer cruise at a relaxed pace with more time to get “off the beaten track” and discover the secrets of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, visit fishing villages, explore by kayak and experience unforgettable dining. This worthwhile three-day trip on one of our traditional junks offers the highest quality luxury and comfort as you enjoy wonderful Halong Bay.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Following off-the-beaten track cruise path
- Soaking the untouched Bai Tu Long Bay
- Discovering natural beauty and local life at a floating village
- Kayaking through the fresh water area.
- Enjoying puppet show at the peaceful Yen Duc village
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Kayaking Services.
- Welcome drink.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees.
- Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast.
- Swimming Equipment.
- Fishing Equipment.
- On board Insurance.
- Transfer from Hanoi – Ha Long and return
- Water Puppet show at Yen Duc village
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY BY DAY
DAY 1: HON GAI PIER – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA (L, D)
07.45 – 8:30: Our luxury limousine or shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start our trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop at the middle of the way to rest.
12.30: Arrive in our office at Hon Gai Pier, you will have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.45: Enjoy welcome drink and spend a couple minutes to briefing about safety on boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
DAY 2: VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – CONG DAM – CONG DO (B, L, D)
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. In there, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.
12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime
14.00: Spend more time for kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before back to the anchor point.
16.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy sunset party afterwards
19.00: Dinner will be served.
20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
DAY 3: THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR (B, L)
06.30: Start early Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.
07.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food.
08.00: Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Our tour guide will provide some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this cave, made by Mother Nature.
09.00: Back to the boat to pack and check out of your cabin. Prepare to join in our traditional cooking demonstration.
10.30: Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier
12.30: Farewell Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi
17.00: End of service.
Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.