Explore Halong Bay by Bai Tho Junk 3 Days/2 Nights
This traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. With just six air-conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff. Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb sceneries in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay. Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe. The standard designed and deluxe main hall on the cruise is the place where you can watch the views and listen to the whisper of the sea. There is also the top deck for those who love sunbathing. Please come to the cruise’s bar for relaxation, entertainment as well as for drinks. You can also enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by gourmet.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi at 8:h00 am for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Upon arrival in Halong City, we transfer to to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the opportunity to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. While on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and explore some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island. 12h30: Check-in registration at getting on junk 13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine. 14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay 15h00. Visit to Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave Have a s wim at lovely beaches. A fternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner 18h00: Junk cruise ankor by the lagoon 19h00: Enjoy 4 course dinner and overnight on Junk. Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay Discovery
08 h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising 09h00 : Free at leisure for swimming. 10h00 : Another wonderful cruise to visit Tortoise island , Man's head island , Bo nau cave , Luon cave. 12h30 : Enjoy 4 course fresh seafood lunch. 14h00 : Visit Ba Ham lake, have a swim at Three peaches beach 16h00 Free leisure for fishing and drinking 18h00 Have dinner and overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Rise to the sound of the ocean welcoming another lovely day. We breakfast over sunrise: 07 h30: Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay 08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising 9h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay , Teapot island , Chopstiks island , Bai tho mountain. 11h00 : Return to Halong city and have lunch on board. 11h45 : Back to Halong wharf and disembark .Free time for Shopping .12h45 Getting in bus for transferring back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 16h30. Drop off at your hotel. The trip concludes in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Prices
Price Per Person (US$) in cabin
Prices quoted in US$ nett per person
Valid until 31 Dec 2012
Deluxe cabin
Low season
(15 May - 30 Sep)
High season (1 Jan - 14 May & 1 Oct - 31 Dec)
Sgl
Dbl/ Twn
Child 5 - 11
Sgl
Dbl/ Twn
Child 5 - 11
292
214
114
321
235
124
Trip Included services
Welcome Drink
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English or French or Vietnamese-speaking Tour Guide (sharing boat)
Cabins with A/C (cabins facilities are different depended on cruise types)
Luxury en-suite Bathroom
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners + 1 mini breakfast + International Brunch Buffet in the last day
Halong Bay is around 180km due East of Hanoi, about 4 hour drive way. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3, 000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape.
This traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. With just six air-conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff. Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb sceneries in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay. Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe. The standard designed and deluxe main hall on the cruise is the place where you can watch the views and listen to the whisper of the sea. There is also the top deck for those who love sunbathing. Please come to the cruise’s bar for relaxation, entertainment as well as for drinks. You can also enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by gourmet. 
