Highlights:
• Unique and less touristy kayak areas further to Lan Ha bay & Catba national park
• Relaxing & enjoyable cruise
• Professional kayak gear & equipment
• BBQ lunch with stunning view to the turquoise water bay
• Exotic activities onboard
• Various pampered recreations on wild beach and islets
• Well experienced full time tour guide
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
Am: We pick you up from your hotel between 8:00 am. and 8:30 am. for a 3.5 hour drive North East of Hanoi taking you across the Red River delta, the second biggest in Vietnam and through the scenic country side to reach Halong Bay.
You will arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina on the harbor of Halong’s biggest island. From here a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
PM: As you settle into your cabin, our boat sets sail to the centre of this World Heritage site. Lunch is served in the restaurant while you enjoy the amazing scenery and delicious lunch of fresh local seafood or your requested vegetarian meal. Cruise amongst the hundreds of islands and gorgeous natural settings, limestone bedrocks and sheer cliffs of tiny islets. You will pass by Duck and Thumb islets, and then Coconut Island - the only soil island in the World Heritage Site.
At Luom Bo area (the provincial border between Quang Ninh province and Cat Ba National Park of Hai Phong), the boat stops and you will kayak in the turquoise waters here. Swimming at the secluded sandy beach is an option for people who are not interested in kayaking.
As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink from the bar. The boat will continue to cruise to the Fairy Lake (Ho Dong Tien) area and anchor for the night.
Day 2: Ho Dong Tien – Ba Trai Dao – Ho Ba Ham – Ho Dong Tien (B, L, D)
AM: Awake early to the stunning sunrise and vista of the serene bay to enjoy the oasis of calm in Halong Bay, no distractions or worldly concerns. Today, you will kayak in the areas of Ba Trai Dao and Ho Ba Ham (Lan Ha Bay).
Leave the Phoenix Luxury on a small junk (the kayak support-boat) to cruise to the Southern part of Halong Bay. This route will take you by the famous Frog and Chop Stick Islands. Your guided, round trip kayaking experience begins at 10 am. to explore the different corners of Lan Ha Bay, passing several secluded beaches and lagoons. After paddling for about 2 hours, relax, swim and explore a private beach before lunch.
PM: After lunch, prepare to explore further. Cruise on the small junk boat to another kayaking area – Ho Ba Ham, where you will be able to kayak for 2 hours. The quiet atmosphere and the beautifully calm waters of this area is truly rewarding for both kayak and nature lovers.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
AM: Awake to enjoy this morning on Ho Dong Tien again. This morning, after your buffet breakfast you will have a guided visit to the most imposing grotto of the bay – Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave. A truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
Return to the Halong Phoenix Luxury cruiser to begin your return journey to the harbor and experience viewing other areas and islands of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks (symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs islands.
10AM: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and the techniques that create this popular dish of the Vietnamese people.
Lunch is served on the boat as you near the harbor.
12:00AM. Depart the Halong Phoenix Luxury cruiser and travel by tender boat back to the marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi arriving at your hotel at approximately 17.00.
PRICE
HALONG BAY CRUISE RATES 2017
VALID (1/1 TO 31/12/2017) |
Cabin |
No of cabin |
Price by USD per person |
Double/twin |
Single |
Luxury |
06 |
279 |
409 |
Suite |
04 |
299 |
419 |
Children from 09 to 11 years old |
Sharing room with parents |
75% of adult price |
Children from 04 to 08 years old |
Sharing room with parents |
50% of adult price |
Children under 04 years old |
Sharing room with parents |
FOC |
Our prices include:
All entrance fees
Guiding services provided by professional English speaking guide
Brand new international standard sit-on-top kayak
Kayak instructions by our kayak expert guide
Overnight on en-suite Halong Phoenix cabin
Seafood and local Vietnamese meals as specified (01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches and 01 Dinner)
Taxi fare to morning meeting point (if needed)
Shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Tax and servcie charge
Our prices do NOT include:
Drinks, personal expenses and anything not clearly mentioned in the above list.
Compulsory diners:
Surcharge US$ 25 (525,000 VND) per person for compulsory dinner on following periods:
December 24th, 2015
December 31st, 2015
Lunar New Year Eve