Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.00am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a Chinese junk for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Sung Sot Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we enjoy a beautiful cruise 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. Dinner and overnight on the junk.

Summary:

Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs

Meals:      Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:    Twin shared cabin

Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay

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:  6 hrs

Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

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.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch on mother boat.

Summary:

Cruising:    3 hrs

Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs

Meals:      Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

Tours Included:

- AC vehicle

- Twin shared cabin on junk

- Private support boat as paddling

- Sit-in kayak (single or double kayak depending on availability)

- Dry bag

- English or French speaking guide

- Meals as indicated in the itinerary

- First-aid kit

- Water & Snacks

- Entrance and sightseeing fee

Tours Excluded:

- Travel insurance, Visa, Tips

- Personal expenses

Note: we use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks.  Our trips are for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.