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Introduction:
Waking to the tranquil beauty of the bay from the comfort of our deluxe junk is a memorable experience.
Magnificent Halong Bay, with its 3,000 islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now a World Heritage site.
Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the delicious meals prepared by the chef, dip yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, kayaking through hidden caves and lagoons, feeling the clean and fresh air, enjoy BBQ on the beach, watch the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay...

Tour highlights:
• Junk cruise in the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay
• Enjoy fabulous seafood meals on board whistle cruising among thousands of islets
• Explore amazing cave with gorgeous stalactites and stalagmites.
• Kayaking and swimming in the warm crystal clear water…

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 Ha Noi – Halong Bay
This morning you are collected at around 8.30am for the 4 hour drive to Halong Bay. En route there will be a short stop at the Sao Do centre run for and by handicapped children. On arrival we board our Anh Duong Deluxe Junk, this traditional wooden sailing junk boat offers a unique way of navigating the limestone karsts of Halong Bay with all the comforts of a floating hotel. Once settled in, you start your cruise round the majestic Halong Bay while enjoying a delicious lunch. After lunch you have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then, the captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck. In the evening the cook prepares a sumptuous meal as the boat weighs anchor in the heart of the bay.

Day 2 Halong Bay kayaking, beach BBQ
After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. We enjoy seafood BBQ lucnch on the beach and keep paddling to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue our cruise to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on boat

Day 3 Ha Long Bay exploration
Start a new day with breakfast on boat, we cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas to visit Tortoise island , Man's head island, Dong Tien Lake, Van Gia floating village where fishermen are not only fishing but raising crabs and shrimps as well, if the tides are low, we have a chance to visit Three Peach Island and Ba Ham Lakes, a deep grotto with three inland "lakes”. The grotto is accessible only at low tide. There are beautiful beaches around, where we can stop for swimming,. Lunch is served on board by your chef, your cruise continues as you move around the bay finding more secluded lagoons for swimming or just relaxing. Late in the afternoon we return to Titov island area for the night

Day 4 Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi
Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while we navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Enjoy our last lunch on the junk before heading back to shore where our bus awaits. We may be able to visit the Dong Trieu ceramic village as we make our way back to the capital

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Tour Includes:
• Private AC transport Hanoi - Halong – Hanoi
• Private boat cruise
• English speaking guide
• Accommodation based on twin share
• All meals on board as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits
• Insurance on board
Tour does not include:
• Pre & post trip arrangements in Hanoi
• Transfers beyond the itinerary
• Beverages and meals not mentioned
• Kayaking
• Tips, Personal expenses