Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 03 days 02 nights ( Auco Cruise )

HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - HA NOI 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS

( AUCO CRUISE )   

DURATION  :  03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS

( MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION : PRIVATE CAR / AUCO CRUISE )

 

Tour code : halongbay-eng-000-000-000-000-520

Duration : 03 days 02 nights

Main destination : Halong Bay

Place of depature : Ha Noi - Place of tour ends : Ha Noi        

Tour price / 1 guest : USD $ 1,420 / 1 guest

Tel : (0084).439.967.867,   Hotline : (+84).9.68.2222.86

E-mail : halongbaytourism@gmail.com

E-mail: halongbaytourism@hotmail.com

Website : http://dulichvinhhalong.vn

Website : http://halongbaytourism.com.vn

 

 

1.DETAILED DURATION : 

DAY 01 : HA NOI – TUAN CHAU ISLAND – AUCO CRUISE – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY 

( HAVE : LUNCH, DINNER )

Leave Hanoi at 08 : 00 am and arrive in Tuan Chau Island around 11 : 50 am. Welcome to Au Co Cruise. During your first day, you will be introduced to Halong Bay and its southern sister, Lan Ha Bay. As the junk cruises through Halong Bay you will be bombarded with breathtaking scenes and beautiful karst rock formations. The cruise takes you to famous caves such as Me Cung and Thien Cung, and islands such as Titov and Soi Sim. After cruising through one particular area of Ha Long, you will be treated to a natural spectacle as you visit Ba Trai Dao, Lan Ha Bay, and the beautiful Ho Ba Ham islets. These places are best experienced by kayaking or with a guide that describes and tells you the history of each place. 

 

DAY 02  :  CAT BA ISLAND – BAI TU LONG BAY  ( HAVE : BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )

+ Visit the famous Cat Ba Island on your second day on this trip. The island is the largest in the Tonkin Gulf, with rainforests covering large parts of land, Cat Ba is home to a diverse range of plants and animals. See the daily life of the local inhabitant when you visit the secluded village of Viet Hai which takes only a short time to get there. There is also an organic farm under development in the area.

+ For the more adventurous guests, Bai Tu Long presents a beauty that only a few have seen. This bay is to the east of Ha Long and is located in a remote area. This well-kept secret boasts of having breathtaking sceneries and unique rock formations that are simply majestic. After enjoying the view guests are treated to a slice of local life as they are taken to the fishing village of Vung Vieng by rowboat. This trip combines the natural wonder of nature and a cultural experience that you will never forget. 

 

DAY 03  :  HA LONG BAY CRUISE - HA NOI  ( HAVE : BRUNCH )

+ On the last day of your trip, you will cruise to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The bay is surrounded by breathtaking rock formations, 2,000 islets, grottos, and caves. Get a chance to enter the popular Sung Sot Cave and marvel at its natural beauty. The magnificent display of natural beauty was cultivated over millions of years. Board before arrival to the dock. Driver is awaiting for you there and transfer you back to Hanoi.

+ Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. 

+ End of the tour : “ Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 03 days 02 nights ( Auco Cruise )”.

+ Thank you very much for using our service. See you again ! 

 

 

 

 

2.TOUR PRICE ( USD / 1 PERSON )

 

                                        RATE : This rate is quoted in USD per Cabin

 

03 DAYS PROGRAM                               Jan – Apr                                             May – Sep 

 

CRUISE RATE                      Double Cabin       Single Cabin           Double Cabin        Single Cabin

 

Deluxe (14)                               1,130                       850                           1,130                        850

 

Grand Deluxe (2)                     1,180                       890                           1,180                        890

 

Executive (12)                          1,210                       920                           1,210                        920

 

Long Quan Suite (2)                1,690                    1,280                          1,690                      1,280

 

Au Co Suite (2)                         1,890                    1,420                          1,890                      1,420

 

TRANSFER                                        Shuttle Bus                Private Car

 

Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi                 50 / pp                            75 / pp

 

Hanoi-Halong Bay-Airport                 N/A                               90 / pp

 

 

Child under 4 years old :  Free of Charge

 

Child from 5 ~ 10 years old :  70 %

 

Child from 11 years old  :  will be charged as adult’s tour price.

 

2.1. TOUR PRICE INCLUDING :

+ Private car (Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi).

+ Cruise through Halong Bay.

+ Welcome cocktail.

+ Tea and coffee.

+ Entrance and sightseeing fees to the world natural heritage site.

+ Traditional Vietnamese Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

  ( Vegetarian menu is available - Please, kindly let us know in advance before departure ).

+ Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin.

+ Meals as indicated.

+ Cycling on Cat Ba Island+ Regular tea, coffee, and drinking water during the cruise.

+ Kayak and snorkeling equipment.

+ 01 bottle of house wine / cabin / stay.

+ 01 bottle of champagne / suite / stay.

+ Flower & fruit basket / suite / stay.

+ Swimming Equipment.

+ Fishing Equipment.

+ Onboard Insurance.

+ English or French speaking tour guide.

+ Luxury accomodation with air conditioner, hot shower, mini bar.

+ Kayaking.

+ One bottle of water on the private car / day.

 

2.2. CHILDREN’S TOUR PRICE : 

+ Children ( under 4 years old ) : Free of charge, sharing bed with parents.

+ Children ( from 5 years old to 10 years old ) : will be charged as 70% of adult’s tour price, sharing bed with parents.

+ Children ( from 11 years old ) : will be charged as adult’s tour price.

+ Child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 02 adutls and only 1 child maximum per cabin.

 

2.3. TOUR PRICE EXCLUDING :

+ Beauty Spa Services.

+ Other beverages, tips and personal expenses.

+ All other services not clearly mentioned as included.

+ Hotel.

+ Night Cruise.

+ Tips, extras and other services not clearly mentioned as included in the tour above.

+ International departure tax.

+ Meals not indicated.

+ Airport transfer USD $ 90 for car.

+ Visa and visa arrangement.

+ Personal expenses such as : Bar, telephone and laundry bills.

+ Massage services.

+ Beverages.

+ All other services not clearly mentioned as included.

+ Baverages with meals.

+ Tips and other personal expenditures.

+ VAT 10%.

+ International airfare to / from Vietnam.

+ Visa to Vietnam.

+ Bank charge ( Payment by credit cards).

+ Others fees which are not included in this programme.

 

2.4.NOTES :

+ Times of activities may vary slightly. Duration and programme subject to change when necessary. 

+ Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including : Full Name, Date of Birth, 

Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc. 

+ A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard. 

+ 25% surcharges applied for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays.

+ Free of charge for children < 4 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin.

 

2.5. WHAT TO BRING : 

+ Sun block.

+ Insect repellent.

+ Hat.

+ Valid original passport.

+ Camera.

+ Favorite snacks.

+ Sun glasses, swimming suite , towel  (warm clothes in winter).

+ Money for drinks on boat (beer, wine).

 

2.6. PROMOTION : 

+ Vietnamese tea, Korean ginseng tea, ginger tea, coffee ( hot coffee, cold coffee ).

+ 02 ( two ) Quan Ho Folk Song singers accompany and sing for you.

( Quan Ho Bac Ninh Folk song is mastepieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity ).

 

 

 

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3. INFORMATION OF DESTINATION : HA LONG BAY ( WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE )

 

3.1. GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION : 

Situated in the north-east region of Viet Nam, Halong Bay is a part of Bac Bo Gulf and comprises the sea area of Halong City, Cam Pha Town and a part of Van Don island district, Quang Ninh Province. It borders Cat Ba Island to the south-west, the mainland to the west with a 120 km-long coastline.

 

 

3.2. NATURAL BEAUTY : 

-Halong Bay covers a total area of 1,553km², including 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. There are two kinds, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two main zones : the south-east (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay) and the south-west (belonging to Halong Bay). The average geological age of the islands is between 250 and 280 million years old. 

 

-Halong Bay has been called by the great national poet Nguyen Trai: "a marvel of the earth erected towards the high skies". While exploring the bay, tourists will feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands which shapes change depending on the angle and the light. There are many names given to islands according to their shapes and forms such as Hon Dau Nguoi (Human Head Islet), Hon Rong (Dragon Islet), Hon Canh Buom (Sail Islet), Hon Trong Mai (Cock and Hen Islet)… But the beauty of Halong Bay does not consist only in the forms of its mountains, islands and the colour of its waters, but also in its infinitely rich system of grottoes and caves such as: Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto), Sung Sot (Surprise Grotto), Tam Cung (Three Palace Grotto), Trinh Nu (Virgin Grotto)…. Each is a grandiose and refined natural architectural creation.

 

 

3.3. GEOLOGICAL VALUE : 

The most remarkable geological events of Halong Bay’s history in the last 1,000 years include the advance of the sea, the raising of the bay area and the strong erosion that has formed coral and pure blue and heavily-salted water. This process of erosion by sea water has deeply engraved the stone, contributing to its fantastic beauty. Present-day Halong Bay is the result of this long process of geological evolution that has been influenced by so many factors. It is because of all these factors that the tourists now visiting Halong Bay are not only treated to one of the true wonders of the world, but also to a precious geological museum that has been naturally preserved in the open air for the last 300 million years.

 

 

3.4. VALUE OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY : 

Results of scientific research show that Halong Bay features ecosystems of a tropical ocean region such as ecosystem of coral reefs with 232 species of coral distributed mainly in the areas of Cong Do and Bo Hung. It is also home to 81 species of gastropoda, 130 species of bivalvia, 55 species of polycheta and 57 species of crab. The ecosystem of salt water-flooded forests chiefly concentrated in the zones of Tuan Chau, Cua Luc and Ba Che has the most diversified collection of species of salt water-flooded plant in North Vietnam. Also living in this ecosystem are a great many species of animals: migrating birds (200 species), polycheta (169 species), seaweed (91 species), reptile (10 species). Halong Bay also has ecosystem of tropical rain forests with various rare and precious creatures: deer, weasels, squirrels and in particular, white-tabby and red-haired monkeys. In addition, there is a system of small caves along the sea, which are the living and development places for many animals and plants: seaweed, water plant, algae, fish and shrimp. Deeper into the water, there are also many species of shrimp, fish, abalone and other sea-specialities.

 

 

3.5. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL VALUE : 

-Halong is a place closely linked to Vietnam’s history with such famous geographical names as: Van Don (site of an ancient commercial port); Poem Mountain (with engravings of many poems by emperors and other famous people of the past); and Bach Dang River (the location of two fierce naval battles fought against foreign aggressors). This is not all, Halong has been proven by scientists to be one of the first cradles of human existence in the area, with such archaeological sites as Dong Mang, Xich Tho, Soi Nhu and Thoi Gieng…

 

-On December 17, 1994, Halong Bay was recognised as world natural heritage for its natural beauty at the 18th meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Thailand. On December 12, 2000, Halong Bay was recognised as world natural heritage for the second time based on its geological value at the 24th meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Cairns, Australia. The recognised site covers an area of 434km², comprises 775 islands and forms a triangle: with Dau Go Island (Driftwood Grotto) to the west; Ba Ham Lake (Three Shelter Lake) to the south and Cong Tay Island to the east.

 

3.6. SURROUNDINGS :

-Cong Tay Island Tourist Area.

-Me Cung Grotto.

-Tuan Chau Island and Beach.

-Sung Sot Grotto.

-Thien Cung Grotto.

-Ngoc Vung Island and Beach.  

-Quan Lan Beach.

-Ti Top Island and Beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.ABOUT AUCO CRUISE 

 

 

4.1. OVERVIEW : 

+ No of vessels  :  02

+ Length  :  56 m

+ Width  :  10.43 m

+ Depth  :  3.20 m

+ Crew  :  45

+ Passenger cabins :  32 all with French balcony, floor-to-celling sliding glass doors

+ Passenger berths  :  66

+ Built  :  2011

+ Launched  :  March 2012

+ The Au Co strives to provide minimum impact on the local environment and will operate under the concept of sustainable tourism , commitment to support local communities and conserve the beauty of the Gulf of Tonkin for future generations.

 

 

4.2. CABIN AND FACILITIES

 

4.2.1. The 32 cabins will impress you with its elegant design, roomy feel, and extra space that merges well with the interior. Each cabin presents luxurious comfort that is unrivaled. The ceiling to floor windows of the rooms and bathroom allow natural light to flood the cabin. The large windows also provide guests with a spectacular view of the bay area. The spacious rooms create an ambiance of comfort no matter what time of day it is. The private balcony or terrace provides fresh air, light, and a view that will take your breath away. The Au Co cruise makes your stay in the Gulf of Tonkin memorable. Each suite and cabin is furnished with luxurious interiors, handcrafted Indochina-style furniture, and timber floors. The cabins are equipped with refrigerators, a coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, telephones, safety deposit boxes, and a climate control thermostat. The bathrooms contain deluxe amenities for a lavish bathing experience.

 

4.2.2.  12 Executive cabins

The Au Co cruise liner is proud to present the 12 elegant executive cabins measuring 20 square meters each. Located on the upper deck, the executive cabins offer breathtaking views of the seascape as you cruise along Ha Long. The detailed interiors, modern furniture, wooden floors, and traditional design fuse modern and traditional architecture.

 

4.2.3.  02 Long Quan Suite cabins

The Long Quan cabins are named after the mythical father of Vietnamese - Lac Long Quan. These rooms are as legendary as the person named after them. The 36 meter coverage provides the comforts of home with the luxury of a five-star hotel. The terrace in the cabins provides guests with an excellent view of the bay.

 

4.2.4. 02 Au Co Suite cabins

The Au Co cabins are named after the mythical mother of Vietnamese - Au Co. The 2 suites measure 40 meters to provide guests with carefully chosen furniture, attention to detail, and the perfect combination of large spaces. The suites offer spectacular scenes of the bay area through the panoramic windows. The spacious balcony in the suites is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sights.

 

4.2.5. Additional amenities & services for the Suites:

+ Flower & fruit basket

+ Bottle of champagne/Suite/stay

+ Tea and coffee facilities

+ Bathtub and standing shower

+ Other special in-room amenities

+ The 32 cabins will impress you with its elegant design, roomy feel, and extra space that matching well with the interior. Each cabin presents luxurious comfort that is unrivaled.

 

 

 

 

 

5. DRAGON AND FAIRY DESCANDENTS  ( LEGEND OF LAC LONG QUAN AND AU CO )

+ Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, King Duong Vuong, King of Xich Quy, married Long Nu, a princess from Dong Dinh Ho lake.  Because of Long Nu’s origin, their son Sung Lam, popularly known as Lac Long Quan, was believed to be descended from the line of the Dragons. Lac Long Quan had superhuman strength, and he liked to stay near water. He succeeded to the throne of his father, and governed the Lac -Viet tribe.

 

 

+ De Lai, king of a northern tribe, with his daughter Au Co made a trip to visit the south. Lac Long Quan and Au Co met each other, and then, fell in love with each other. Admiring Lac Long Quan’s talent, De Lai arranged a marriage between Au Co and Lac Long Quan. Lac Long Quan and Au Co lived in : “Long Trang Palace”. Au Co became pregnant and gave birth to a membraneous sac. The sac kept getting larger and larger, and burst on the seventh day. There were one hundred eggs in the sac, and they hatched into one hundred beautiful children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ Even though Lac Long Quan now had a family of his own, he often missed the coast and visited his mother Long Nu frequently. Au Co was unhappy with his absence.

 

 

+ Lac Long Quan told Au Co: "I am from the Dragon line. I like to dwell on the Coast. You are from the Fairy line, you like to be on highlands. Therefore, we can no longer live together. It is better that we separate now. You take fifty children to the highlands, and I will take fifty children down the coast..."

 

 

+ So, Lac Long Quan took fifty children to the coast and divided the areas to govern. He taught his people the skills of fishing and the art of tattoos so that when they dove into the water, the tattoos would scare off other marine animals.

 

 

+He also educated the people about agriculture - how to sow rice seeds and harvest rice. He showed them how rice can be cooked in a bamboo tube with some water and broiled over an open fire. When done, the bamboo tube is split and delicious cooked rice is inside.

 

 

+Au Co took fifty children to the highlands, and also divided the areas to govern. The people who went to live in the jungle or the mountainous regions learned to breed animals, and worked the land to grow fruit trees for food. They lived above the ground in houses built on stilts made of bamboo trees, to avoid wild animals.

+Even though Lac Long Quan and Au Co were separated, Lac Long Quan stated : "Despite the distance and separation, we must listen for one another and lend a hand to one another when needed. We must never let our bond be broken".

+Since then, Lac Long Quan and Au Co separated; one went to the highlands and the other went to the coast. The children of Lac Long Quan  and Au Co were the ancestors of Lac-Viet. That's the reason why Vietnamese call themselves : "Dragon and Fairy descendants".

 

 

 

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