Explore Halong Bay by Spice Cruise 3 Days/2 Nights
This tour offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of Karst topography with 3, 000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1, 500 square km. On this tour you will see Halong Bay closer and in an active way. Kayaking is the best way to explore how beautiful Halong is, to paddle through islets, to visit hidden caves, lagoons, unspoiled beaches, floating fishing village, to talk with local fisherman.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Halong Spice cruise (L, D)
Our bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong boarding Halong Spice cruise. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave, we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 18:30 and 19:00. Overnight on board of Spice Cruise.
Summary:
Visit: Amazing Cave.
Kayaking: 1,5 hrs.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin.
Day 2: Halong Spice cruise - Full day kayaking (B, L, D)
Sunrise breakfast is ready to serve at around 7h30 am. Soaking your body for our kayaking. The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay through a maze of islets amidst dramatic natural scenery to explore stalactite caves such as Drum cave, Man’s head islet, Turtle islet and Fairman’s cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation. You will have a chance to understand more about fishermen’s daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other sides of the bay to visit a pearl farm. We return to the junk around 16:00 for the second night on Spice Cruise.
Summary:
Visit: Van Gia fishing village and many caves.
Kayaking: 5 - 7 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast, BBQ Lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin.
Day 3: Halong Spice cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Sunrise breakfast, morning cruising back to Le Tonkin, lazy on the top deck. Let spend time enjoying the beauty of creator. Having lunch on board with variety of local foods before back to Halong dock. Have a short break of 15 minutes and then en route to Hanoi. Trip ends around 16:30.
Summary:
Cruising: 3 hrs.
Transfer: Halong - Hanoi: 3,5 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Prices
Price Per Person (US$) in cabin
Cabin Grade
1 person
2 - 4 persons
Single Supplement
Deluxe
US$
US$
US$
Note
All rates are in US dollar and based on Twin sharing basic
Children under 2 sharing room with parents will be free.
Children from 4 to 9 sharing same room & bed with parents will be charged at 70% of the price
Children from 10 to 12 staying in separate bed will be charged 100% of the price
Surcharge may apply in high season without prior notice
The itinerary can be changed
Trip Included services
Shuttle bus Hanoi- Halong - Hanoi
Tour guide (English speaking)
Entrance fees: as per itinerary
Meals (B= breakfast, L= Lunch, D= diner)
Accommodation on Spice Cruise
Trip Excluded services
Insurance, drinks, telephone, tips to guide and other personal servies.
Driving to Halong Bay through the lush, scenic Red River Delta. Cruising overnight on board on the traditional Junk - Halong Spice cruise, the charming replica paddle steamer, on tranquil UNESCO world heritage listed Halong Bay.
This tour offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of Karst topography with 3, 000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1, 500 square km. On this tour you will see Halong Bay closer and in an active way. Kayaking is the best way to explore how beautiful Halong is, to paddle through islets, to visit hidden caves, lagoons, unspoiled beaches, floating fishing village, to talk with local fisherman. 
