Best Ha Long Bay Private cruise

( 4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS ON BOAT - Code: PRV4 - Daily Departure )

A longer cruise at a relaxed place with more time to get “off the beatentrack” and discover the secrets of Ha Long Bay, visit the fishing villages, explore by kayak, unforgettable dining. This worthwhile four day trip on one of our traditional junks offers the highest quality and comforts as you enjoy the truly wonderful Ha Long Bay world heritatge.

Route : Hanoi/ Noi Bai Airport - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi / Noi Bai Airport
Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights with 2.5-day kayaking and overnight on Traditional junk boat
Depart from : Hanoi / Noi Bai Airport
Return to : Hanoi
Activities : Kayaking, Cruising, swimming, relaxing, sunbathing 

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay ( L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8 - 8.30am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Surprising Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the mother boat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.

Summary

• Transfer: Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs
• Kayaking, cooking class
• Meals:      Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:    Double/ Twin shared cabin

Day 2: Explore Ha Long Bay, Kayaking (B, L, D)

After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat

Summary

• Kayaking, swimming, relaxing
• Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation:  Double/ Twin shared cabin

Day 3: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay Kayaking (B, L)

Breakfast on boat. Transferred by support boat to Lan Ha Bay, where we start paddling across a wide sea channel to reach Dau Be Island, which has a small fishing settlement. To the western side of the island is ), a deep grotto with three inland ". The grotto is accessible only at low tide by kayak. There are beautiful beaches around, where we could stop for swimming. Optional paddling around the island. Lunch on support boat. Transfer back to mother boat for dinner and overnight

Summary

• Kayaking, swimming, relaxing
• Meals:    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation:  Double/Twin shared cabin

Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B, L)

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus around 4.30 PM, drop you off at your hotel. End of the trip

Summary

• Cruising:    3 hrs
• Transfer: Halong Bay – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs
• Meals:      Breakfast, Lunch

What to bring: Sun block, Camera + Film, Insect repellent, Original Passport, We brim hat, Swimming clothes, Sun glasses