Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 03 days 02 nights ( Indochina Sails Cruise )

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

( INDOCHINA SAILS CRUISE )   

DURATION  :  03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS

 ( MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION : SHUTTLE BUS / INDOCHINA SAILS CRUISE / KAYAK )

 

 

Tour code : halongbay-eng-000-000-000-000-507

Duration : 03 days 02 nights 

Main destination : Halong Bay

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

Tour price / 1 guest : US $ 495 / 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 1 : HA NOI - HA LONG - INDOCHINA SAILS  ( HAVE : LUNCH, DINNER )

-AM 8.00  :  Leave Hanoi by shuttle bus.

-11:30 : Arrive at Bai Chay / Halong pier.

-12:15 : Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin the cruise.

-13:00 : Have lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.

-Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. 

-14.30 : Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo taking opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.

-15.15 : Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.

-16.15 : Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programmes to choose at this time. 

          +The first option is a 40 minute kayaking programme to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10 per person provided that it is already booked in advance as a part of your package. Water is supplied.

          +The second option is visitting the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village for approximately 20 minutes.

-18:30 : Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.

-19:00 : Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

-20:30 : Evening activities include : film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to go on board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts for 45 minutes. 

-21:00 ~ 23:00  :  Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).

-23.00  :  End of programme for Day One.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 2 : ENJOY THE BAEUTY OF HA LONG BAY  ( HAVE : BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )

-6:45  :  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 

-7:00  :  Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax on board. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.

-7:45  :  Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room.

-8:30  :  Transfer tenderly to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more secluded and untouched local. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. 

-16:00  :  Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat.

-18:30  :  Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.

-19:00  :  Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.

-20:30  :  Evening activities include : film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts for 45 minutes. 

-21:00 ~ 23:00  :  Happy Hour ! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).

-23.00  :  End of programme for Day Two.

 

DAY 3 : ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF HA LONG BAY – COME BACK TO HA NOI  ( HAVE : BREAKFAST, LUNCH )

-6:45  :  Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 

-7:00  :  Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax on board. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, the duraion is about 30 minutes.

-8:00  :  Transfer tenderly to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour  for approximately 45 minutes.

-9:00  :  Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins ( staff will transfer to the pier ). Depart for Bai Chay / Halong pier.

-9:30  :  Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.

-10:00  :  Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

-10:45  :  Arrive at Bai Chay / Halong pier.

-11:00  :  Transfer tenderly to the pier.

-Have seafood lunch at a local restaurant.

-Relax at the restaurant. 

-12.00  :  Come back to Ha Noi by shuttle bus.

-15.30 ~ 16.00  :  Arrive at your hotel in Ha Noi. 

 

-End of the tour : “ Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 03 days 02 night ( Indochina Sails Cruise ) ”.

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

 

2.TOUR PRICE ( USD / 1 PERSON )

 

                                                      Jan - Apr                               May - Aug                            Sep - Dec

 Cabins                             Single Double Child           Single Double Child         Single Double Child

 Superior                           580        615        200             495        540      175           580        715      200

 Deluxe Indochina           610        640        200             525        565      175           610        640      200

 Duluxe Valentine            610        640        200             610        645      205           645        725      380

 Valentine Suite               650        715        350             650        715      350           825        900      380

 

 

2.1. TOUR PRICE INCLUDING :

+ Welcome drink.

+ Cruise.

+ Transportation :Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi by shuttle bus.

+ Accommodation on board : luxury and safe cabin with Air conditioner , hot water.

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

+ Kayaking.

+ Entrance and sightseeing fees.

+ Insurance on junk.

+ English or French speaking tour guide.

+ One bottle of water on the car.

+ One soft drink / bottle of water on the boat.

 

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.

 

2.3. TOUR PRICE EXCLUDING :

+ Hotels.

+ Massage services.

+ Beverages.

+ All other services not clearly mentioned as included.

+ Private car

+ Baverages with meals.

+ Travel insurance.

+ Tips and other personal expenditures.

+ VAT 10%.

+ International airfare to / from Vietnam.

+ Visa to Vietnam.

+ Others fees which are not included in this programme.

 

2.4.NOTES :

+ Times of activities may vary slightly. Duration and program 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 applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays.

+ Free of Charge for children < 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin.

 

2.5. WHAT TO BRING : 

+ Valid original passport.

+ Camera.

+ Favorite snacks.

+ Sunglasses, swimming suite and towel for a quick swim (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 ).

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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