Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

(Breakfast included)

We depart from the capital for Ha Long Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped children. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay  we will be met by the Customer Services Manager and transferred to our luxury junk. Once we have settled in we can begin our cruise around majestic Ha Long Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will find a secluded spot where we can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck or try our hand at some kayaking. After we have finished exploring for the day we retire to the junk. We can relax on the top deck using the sun-tanning area or enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. In the evening our cook will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes as well as traditional Vietnamese fare as we weigh anchor in the heart of the bay. For those that are interested there is the opportunity to do a spot of night fishing from the boat

Ø       8h30 Pick up from your hotel  in Hanoi and depart for Halong

Ø       12h00: Bai Tho  pick up at Ha Long wharf. Check-in board and have lunch on board.

Ø       13h00:  Visiting Ha Long bay, Thien Cung cave( Palace of heaven), Dau Go cave ( grotto of wood), Dog island, Dinh Huong, Fighting Cock, Sung Sot cave ( Big surprised cave), then kayak paddling from Luon cave to Titov beach, sea-bathing at Titop beach.

Ø       18h00: Backing junk for dinner and overnight on the junk.

(Breakfast, lunch  and diner included)

Ø       7h30  A new day wake you up with joys and emotions in an early   

               morning  for watching sunrise on sea. Have break fast, continue kayak

               exploration.

(Breakfast, lunch  and diner included)

Day 4 Halong Junk Cruise & Kayaking - Hanoi

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. The kayaks are lightweight and easy to use and in keeping with our safety policies all participants will be issued with water buoyancy vests. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi.

           Ø    07h30 : Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking

         secluded   Halong bay ,a new day wake you up with joys and

         emotions in an early morning for watching   sunrise  on sea. Have

         break fast, continue kayak exploration.Paddle from Luon cave toward

          islets in shape of Tortoise, Man's head, Virgin cave. Lunch on board

          before returning to the wharf.

                    Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 4pm. Drop off at your hotel. The trip

                   concludes in Hanoi

(Breakfast, lunch  included

Trip includes

v       on twin cabin basis on our junk

v      Boat cruise with meals Not : ( vegetarien should advise us)

v      Meals - 4 main meals (2 lunches, 1 diner and  1 breakfast)

v      Wecome drink on arrival; 1 drink (beer or soft drink )  from second meal

v      Fresh fruit, free tea and coffee

v      Round trip transfer  to and from Hanoi by A.C comfortable car or van

v      Entrance free to Halong bay

v      English speaking local guide,

v      Pre/post trip arrangement (can be arranged upon request)

v      Travel insurance

v      Drink other than the above

v      Other personal expenses

Cost par pax in USD