3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS HA NOI – HALONG WITH OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE

Day 01: HANOI – HALONG (L/D)

AM: pick up at hotel and start a journey 165-km east of Hanoi to Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea” as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.

Upon arrival, have welcome drink on board prior to your check-in.

Lunch with fresh seafood will be served while the boat is cruising through many stone islets, floating villages, and small beaches.

PM: Arrive kayaking area “Luon Cave”. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature. Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Return to cruise. Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set. Food carving demonstration on the sundeck. Dinner and overnight on cruise.

Day 02: HALONG (B/L/D)

Early morning, start Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.

AM: Transfer to day cruise and continue discover deeper in the bay. Pass through Cua Van fishing village and enjoy kayaking activities at Trong Cave. Have lunch in day boat

PM: After that, continue visit the discover Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology.

Return to main boat in the late afternoon enjoy evening activities and relaxing.

Dinner and overnight on cruise.

Day 03: HALONG – HANOI (B)

Early morning, start Tai Chi demonstration on sundeck.

AM: We will pass by many islets before making a stop at Surprise Cave, one of the widest and most special caves of Halong Bay. Inside the cave, there have thousands of stalactites and stalagmites along the 500-meter paved passage. Light posts line the passage and serve as signposts and ornaments, illuminating various hidden shapes. The artificial additions may not be to everyone’s taste, but the space is impressive nonetheless.

Brunch is served on boat while the junk boat continues cruising towards the wharf. Be ready to disembark from boat at about 10.30-11:00 am prior board the transfer back to Hanoi.