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Ha Long

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Detailed Trip Description

Enjoy Ha Long cruise on board the wonderfully nostalgic typical junk for a real Indochina of old experience.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Hanoi

 
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hai Phong.
Private Car Service

Depart early for Ninh Binh.

Hanoi Private Car Service picture
Ferry

On arrival, take 2hrs boat trip to Tam Coc, that is regarded as the inland version of Ha Long Bay.

Sightseeing

Relaxing on boat while a local village rowing past through rice fields and towering limestone peaks to 3 caves. Visit to Dinh & Le Temples before enjoy the lunch.

Private Car Service

Drive to Hai Phong via Nam Dinh, stop to to visit Pho Minh pagoda enroute ( if the time permits).

Hotel

Dinner & overnight in Hai Phong.(L)


Day 2 - Hai Phong

 
Hai Phong – Ha Long Cruise.
Shopping

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, drive to Du Hang pagoda then stroll in Sat market.

Private Car Service

Back to the hotel for check out. Driving to Ha Long bay.

Ocean Cruise

Boarding on arrival, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into miysitc Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life.

Beach

Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson.

Hotel

Dinner and overnight aboard junk.(B,L,D)


Day 3 - Ha Noi

 
Ha Long – Ha Noi.
Ocean Cruise

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay.

Beach

After breakfast explore Sung Sot cave (8:00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach.

Ocean Cruise

At 9:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations.

Private Car Service

Checkout is at 11:45. Boat arrive at habour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi.(B,L)


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