Halong Bay, A Natural World Heritage – 1 day (Trip code #201)

08:00: pick  up at your hotel in Hanoi, depart for Halong Bay. Halong Bay is a body of water of approximately 1,500 square kilometres in north Vietnam with a 120 kilometre coastline, in the Gulf of Tonkin near the border with China, and 170 kilometres east of Hanoi. "Vịnh Hạ Long" - Halong Bay - means "Bay of the Descending Dragon" in the Vietnamese language. Hạ means "descending" and Long means "dragon" in Sino-Vietnamese. Take a 4 hour boat cruise to explore the World Natural Heritage Site. Seafood is prepared and served on boat.
Drive back Hanoi, drop off at your hotel.

Inclusive:
Transportation from/to Halong Bay
Mineral water and wet wipe
Private English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Boat fees (4 hour cruise)
Seafood lunch on board

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	1 pax	2 pax	3 - 4pax	5 - 6pax
	174	93	68	47
Seat in Coach (what's this?) basis (joint tour)	US$29,--person

Indochina Sails - visit Indochina page (Trip code #208) - Discount

Paradise Cruise - visit Paradise page (Trip code #209) - Discount

Bhaya Luxury Cruise -

Emeraude Classic Luxury Cruise -

Ginger and Jasmine Luxurious Cruises -

Halong Emotion Cruise - visit Emotion page (Trip code #209b)

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Bai Tho Traditional Wooden Junk – A Hidden Tradition - 2 days/1 night (Trip code #204)

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (L, D), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD
08h30: Pick up you at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. Travel to Ha Long city for about 3,5 hour drive. Upon arrival, checking in registration and then get on Bai Tho Traditional Wooden Junk and have welcome drink.
13:00 – 14:30: Fresh seafood set lunch while our Halong Sails is peaceful passing Burn of Incense, Dog, Fighting Cock Island and Halong fishing Village.
15:00 – 16:00: Visit the most magical and beautiful Sung Sot Cave.
16:30 – 18:00: Trekking and swimming at Titop island where you give you a chance to view panorama view of Halong Bay from the top and do kayaking nearby.
19:00 – 20:30: Fresh seafood set dinner on the bay.
20:30 – 11:30: Enjoy film or squid fishing in the night
Overnight on deluxe cabin

Day 2 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B, L), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HALONG TO HANOI
06:30 – 07:00: Experience Tai Chi Lesson on the sundeck
07:00 – 08:00: Set menu breakfast.
08:00 – 09:00:Visit Luon Cave by small boat then the boat passes Man haed island, Turtoi Island.
09:30: Check out the cabin and clear the bills
10:00 – 10:30: Demontration of cutting flowers from fruits & roots.
11:00: Check out the boat to transfer to Cua Vang for lunch then take shuttle bus back your hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusive:
Private double/twin ensuite cabin with A/C in deluxe joined traditional wooden junk
Private English speaking guide on board while visiting only
Entrance fees
Junk overnight fee in twin shared cabin
Seafood/set asian fullboard as specified

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	1 pax*	2 pax	3 - 4pax	5 - 6pax
	165	110	106	97
Seat in Coach (what's this?) basis (joint tour)	US$65,--person, twin shared cabin basis. Single cabin added US$12,--person

Seacanoe (Halong Bay Kayaking) – Unrival way of lagoon explorer - 2 days/1 night (Trip code #205)

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L/D)
0830    Depart your hotel in Hanoi for Ha Long Bay with Seacanoe Vietnam.
1200    Arrive Ha Long and get in escort boat.
1300    Depart Ha Long pier and having fresh seafood lunch on boat.
1500    Arrive Hang Toi area and start exploring a dark lagoon by kayak.
1700    Return to escort boat.
1900    Seafood dinner on way to overnight place.

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
0730    Breakfast on boat.
0830    Arrive Last Island (selected according to the tides).
Explore more caves and Phongs.
1100    Depart for the pier with lunch while navigating between complex limestone islands.
1200    Arrive at the pier say goodbye crew and return to Hanoi.
1530    Return to your hotel in Hanoi

Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

Inclusive:
Transportation Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Private double/twin ensuite cabin with A/C in deluxe joined traditional wooden junk
Mineral water and wet wipe
Professional English speaking and paddling guide in Halong
Entrance fees
Junk overnight fee in twin shared cabin
Seafood fullboard as specified
Use of kayaks, dry bag, flash lights

Exclusive:
Escort guide Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi. If you would like this, price is US$45,--group
Alcoholic drinks
Other meals
Flight from/to Vietnam
Vietnam visas

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	2 pax	3 - 4pax	5 - 6pax
	327	271	185

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Traditional Wooden Junk – Unforgettable Night Stand- 3 days/2 nights (Trip code #206)

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD
08h30: Pick up you at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. Travel to Ha Long city for about 3,5 hour drive. Upon arrival, checking in registration and then get on Bai Tho Traditional Wooden Junk and have welcome drink.
12:00 – 12:30: Pick up at Halong Wharf then check in our Halong Sails and Deluxe Cabin.
13:00 – 14:30: Fresh seafood set lunch while our Halong Sails is peaceful passing Burn of Incense, Dog, Fighting Cock Island and Halong fishing Village.
15:00 – 16:00: Visit the most magical and beautiful Sung Sot Cave.
16:30 – 18:00: Trekking and swimming at Titop island where you give you a chance to view panorama view of Halong Bay from the top and do kayaking nearby.
19:00 – 20:30: Fresh seafood set dinner on the bay.
20:30 – 11:30: Enjoy film or squid fishing in the night
Overnight on board under deluxe cabin

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD
06:30 – 07:00: Experience Tai Chi Lesson on the sundeck
07:00 – 08:00: Set menu breakfast.
08:00: Transfering to day boat for visiting further and remoted area in Halong Bay such as passing Horse Saddle Island, Fairy Lake, Drum Cave, Virgin Cave and visit Cua van Fishing Village then heading to Bright and Dark cave where is an ideal place for swimming or kayaking (Kayaking is booked in advance with surchage). Then Halong Sails takes you to Soi Sim Island for trekking and swimming before anchoring for overnight and having dinner.
Overnight on board under deluxe cabin

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HALONG TO HANOI
06:30 – 07:00: Experience Tai Chi Lesson on the sundeck
07:00 – 08:00: Set menu breakfast
08:00 – 09:00: Visit Luon Cave by small boat then the boat passes Man haed island, Turtoi Island.
09:30: Check out the cabin and clear the bills.
10:00 – 10:30: Demontration of cutting flowers from fruits & roots.
11:00: Check out the boat to transfer to Cua Vang for lunch then take shuttle bus transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Inclusive:
Private double/twin ensuite cabin with A/C in joined traditional wooden junk
Entrance fees
Junk overnight fee
Seafood fullboard as specified
Private English speaking guide on board

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	1 pax*	2 pax	3 - 4pax	5 - 6pax
With Bai Tho Wooden Junk	274	195	190	175
Seat in Coach (what's this?) basis (joint tour)	US$84,--person, twin shared cabin & room basis, single cabin & room added US$25,--person

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Traditional Wooden Junk – Hai Long Junks and Hai Long Suite Cruise (Trip code #209a)
Traditional wooden junk in Halong Bay provides you a real taste of visiting Halong Bay staying overnight aboard. Hai Long junks was born to cater this need. Hai Long is a kind of nice decoration junk with good customer service so your Halong Bay trip is memorial.

2 days 1 night with traditional junks
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner), NOESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD.
08:00: Pick up by shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Ha Long Bay.
12:30: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island & enjoy a welcome drink upon embarking Hai Long boat
13:15: Departure, have lunch, while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing by areas of Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao, Con Vit islet, going along Gia Luan – Cat Ba island.
15:30: Backing to visit Sung Sot cave, then having swimming by Titop or Soi Sim beach.
18:00: Cruise to Ho Dong Tien or Trong Cave for anchorage (weather permitting)
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant
21:00: Squid fishing program with the staff (weather permitting)
Overnight on board

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK
06:30: Wake up
07:00: Having breakfast while the boat cruising toward Luon Cave, passing by Dau Nguoi islet (Man's head islet), Con Rua islet
(tortoise islet).
07:45: Transfer to a small boat to visit Luon Cave
08:30: Back to the boat and continues cruising. Pass by Hoa Cuong area, Ngon Tay islet (Finger Islet), Ga Choi islet, Lu Huong islet, Ba Hang area, Dog islet.
10:45: Lunch is serverd in the restaurant.
11:30: Check out then disembark.
Your shuttle bus will drive you back Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

3 days 2 nights with traditional junks
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD.
08:00: Pick up by shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Ha Long Bay.
12:30: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island & enjoy a welcome drink upon embarking Hai Long boat
13:15: Departure, have lunch, while boat is cruising towards Da Chong islet, passing by areas of Vung Dai, Ba Cua, Cay Tao, Con Vit islet, going along Gia Luan – Cat Ba island.
15:30: Backing to visit Sung Sot cave, then having swimming by Titop or Soi Sim beach.
18:00: Cruise to Ho Dong Tien or Trong Cave for anchorage (weather permitting)
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant
21:00: Squid fishing program with the staff (weather permitting)
Overnight on board

Day 2: Halong Bay Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD.
07:00: Wake up
07:30: Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant
08:30: Transfer to a day trip boat passing by fishing village ( Van Gia or Vung Vieng ). Continue cruising to Ho Ba Ham area.
12:00: Lunch is served
13:30: Explore Ho Ba Ham
16:30: Bach to the boat then cruise to Ho Dong Tien or Trong Cave. Transfer back to Hailong overnight vessel at anchorage.
19:00: Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight on board.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK
06:30: Wake up
07:00: Having breakfast while the boat cruising toward Luon Cave, passing by Dau Nguoi islet (Man's head islet), Con Rua islet (tortoise islet).
07:45: Transfer to a small boat to visit Luon Cave
08:30: Back to the boat and continues cruising. Pass by Hoa Cuong area, Ngon Tay islet (Fingers Islet), Ga Choi islet, Lu Huong islet, Ba Hang area, Dog islet.
10:45: Lunch is serverd in the restaurant.
11:30: Check out then disembark.
Your shuttle bus will drive you back Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions

Inclusive:
Private double/twin ensuite cabin with A/C in joined traditional wooden junk
Entrance fees
Junk overnight fee
Seafood fullboard as specified
English/French speaking guide on board

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	1 pax*	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5-6 pax
With Hai Long Junk 2 days 1 night	153	93	80	72
With Hai Long Junk 3 days 2 nights	280	175	152	138

*1 pax stays in single cabin
**Supplement for seat in coach shuttle bus (joint) transfer from/to Halong Bay: US$25,--person (children under 12 years US$15,--, child under 5 FOC)
***Supplement for private transfer from/to Halong Bay, please contact us

Hailong Junk images

2 days 1 night with Hai Long Suite
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD.
08:00: Pick up by shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Ha Long Bay.
12:00: Check in Vinashin harbour (6 Le Thanh Tong Str, Ha Long City)
12:45: Enjoy Welcome cocktail upon embarking Hai Long Suite
13:00: Savour a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as your cruise begins.
13:30: Spend the afternoon cruising heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets. Explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot cave)
16:00: Come back the board. Enjoy optional on board activities eg: sunbathing, traditional massage, cooking demonstration
17:00: Meet the local people at Van Gia fishing village. Swim or kayak at there (the weather permitting)
17:45: Swim or kayak at Ho Dong Tien anchorage area
18:00: Happy hour
19:30: Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner on board.
21:00: Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing program with the staff. Overnight aboard

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK.
06:15: Start your day Practice Tai Chi on the sunseck
06:45: Start your complementary breakfast
08:00: Cruising in Ho Dong Tien to look at the beautiful sightseeing of the place
08:30: Cruise back to harbour
09:30: Start your brunch
11:00: Disembark Hai Long Suite.
Your shuttle bus will drive you back Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions

3 days 2 nights with Hai Long Suite
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM HANOI, GUIDE ON BOARD.
08:00: Pick up by shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Ha Long Bay.
12:00: Check in Vinashin harbour (6 Le Thanh Tong Str, Ha Long City)
12:45: Enjoy Welcome cocktail upon embarking Hai Long Suite
13:00: Savour a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as your cruise begins.
13:30: Spend the afternoon cruising heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets. Explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot cave)
16:00: Come back the board. Enjoy optional on board activities eg: sunbathing, traditional
massage, cooking demonstration
17:00: Meet the local people at Van Gia fishing village. Swim or kayak at there (the weather permitting)
17:45: Swim or kayak at Ho Dong Tien anchorage area
18:00: Happy hour
19:30: Sumptuous seafood set-dinner on board.
21:00: Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing program with the staff. Overnight aboard
Hai Long Suite.

Day 2: Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD.
07:00: Early breakfast in the dining room.
08:00: Transfer to Small boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
10:00: Guided kayaking, swimming at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the Gulf of Tonkin.
12:00: Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard.
13:30: Continue to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village.
16:00: Return to Hailong Suite.
18:00: Happy hour.
19:30: Sumptuous seafood set-dinner onboard.
21:00: Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing program with the staff. Overnight aboard
Hai Long Suite.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK
06:15: Start your day practising Tai Chi on the sunseck
06:45: Start your complementary breakfast
08:00: Cruising in Ho Dong Tien to look at the beautiful sightseeing of the place
08:30: Cruise back to harbour
09:30: Start your brunch
11:00: Disembark Hai Long Suite.
Your shuttle bus will drive you back Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions

Inclusive:
Private double/twin ensuite cabin with A/C in joined traditional wooden junk
Entrance fees
Junk overnight fee
Seafood fullboard as specified
English/French speaking guide on board

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)	1 pax*	2 pax	3 - 4pax	Single cabin supplement
With Hai Long Suite 2 days 1 night	127	88	88	39
With Hai Long Suite 3 days 2 nights	253	176	176	77

*1 pax stays in single cabin
**Supplement for seat in coach shuttle bus (joint) transfer from/to Halong Bay: US$25,--person (children under 12 years US$15,--, child under 5 FOC)
***Supplement for private transfer from/to Halong Bay, please contact us

Hailong Suite images

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