Northern Vietnam
is a captivating blend of stunning landscapes, enchanting people. Hanoi
is an delight and easy place for travellers to get around. Besides,
Halong Bay is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now a World
Heritage site.
- Price from: US$ 310.00
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (L, D)
AM: Be picked up at your hotel from 8h00
for 3.5 hour bus ride through the country side of the Red River Delta
to Ha Long City. Upon arrival, aboard on the cruiser, fresh seafood
lunch (vegetable menu available) would be served while the boat is
gliding out.
PM: A short tender ride from the middle
of the bay to an island for the famous Sung Sot Cave. As the sun sets
over the bay, you are free to swim from your boat or just relax on
sundeck with your favorite drink. Dinner is served with typically local
seafood and overnight on cruise.
Accommodation:Luxury Imperial Cruise or Halong Phoenix Cruise
Day 2: Halong Bay Tour with Kayaking (B, L, D)
AM: Rise up for a breath taking on
sundeck, be ready with your camera for a stunning vista in the serene
bay. After breakfast, a kayaking support boat will take you further to
the Southern end of Halong bay
to anchor in the tranquil beauty of Lan Ha, away from the overcrowded
water areas. Learn some basic paddling techniques, and then make your
own strokes and private beaches hopping.
PM: Lunch (BBQ lunch on beach is at
tidal permission) and swim at a private beach. More kayaking for more
deserted lagoons and exploring quiet floating village. Then comes a
perfect time to take in the views in the cool of the afternoon, as the
last rays of the sun cast reflections over this beautiful area. You
would be back on the cruiser at the end of the afternoon. Dinner and
overnight on cruise.
Accommodation:Luxury Imperial Cruise or Halong Phoenix Cruise
Day 3: Halong Bay Tour - Cat Ba Island (B, L, D)
AM: After breakfast, leaving the cruiser
on a local support boat to head South for Cat Ba Island. A quick bus
ride to nearby Cannon Fort, Cat Ba Market, and then head up to the hotel
for lunch.
PM: Pick your own bike then weave
through the plain (bus supports behind). Green vegetable garden that
surround the mountains will give a fascinating insight of countryside
before hitting to secluded and privilege beach for swimming. Vietnamese
diner and overnight in Cat Ba Island.
Accommodation:Holiday View Hotel or Cat Ba Bungalow
Day 4: Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi (B, L)
AM: Breakfast then walk around the
village. Relax with a cooking class at the resort to learn some recipes
and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese
food. Lunch would be served when you finish your cook.
PM: We take you to Cai Vieng harbor for a
hydrofoil boat ride to Hai Phong City. Be picked up by our vehicle then
drive back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel around 16h30.