Halong Bay was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. The hundreds of limestone peaks create a natural barrier to the wind blown waters of the South China Sea and were a favorite hiding place for pirates. These very calm waters are wonderfully suited for kayaking and the limestone formations are a fantasy land of exploration. Large caves also served as hidden bunkers for pirates, revolutionaries, and bandits and which we will explore on foot and kayak. Unlike Thailand, Halong Bay in Vietnam has yet to be developed significantly and there are few tourists visiting. It remains a tranquil setting for easy exploration.
Our private tours of 2 to 4 days in length are of the highest quality yet as affordable as many package tours. Our three-day tour is the perfect compliment to a visit to North Vietnam, a short three-hour drive from Hanoi. Meals and long-distance transport are on our "mother ships"; spacious wooden cruisers equipped with comfortable suites, deck and dining rooms. Meals designed by culinary specialist, Diep To, are abundant and delicious highlighting local seafood cooked up fresh. Vegetarians can be accommodated.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi to Halong Bay via private bus. Board cruiser for lunch as we motor out onto the board, sightseeing in Hang Dau Go (Hiding the Timber Cave), the largest grotto in the Halong area. Afternoon kayaking and sunset on Halong. Seafood dinner and overnight onboard.
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Day 2: Full day on the bay, exploring grottos, coves, inland lagoons, floating villages, and beach coves. Seafood lunch, dinner and overnight onboard.
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Day 3: Halong Bay. Half day kayaking on the bay followed by farewell lunch with crew.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The cost includes: private boat and roundtrip transfer from Hanoi in private car.
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