Itinerary
07:30 am – 08:00 am: Pick up from the Hotel
The bus will pick you up at your hotel or our office then depart to Halong Bay. You will have a short break for 25 minutes at Hai Duong province, and continue your journey to Tuan Chau Marina harbor.
12:00 pm: Start the Halong Bay tour 6 hours on cruise
We arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor in Halong city and board the ship. Your 6-hour day cruise in Halong Bay starts here with a welcome drink and a quick cruise briefing by the crew.
12:30 pm: Lunch time
Lunch will be served on board by the crew while the boat is on its way around the most beautiful islets such as the Dog islet, Incense Burner islet, Fighting Cock islet among thousands of limestone islands.
14:00 pm: Kayaking or Sampan Boat Ride at Luon Cave
The boat will move to Luon Cave (three tunnels) area, a water cave for kayaking, rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing and the boar will slowly moving around to sightseeing more on the bay.
You will discover the area’s tranquility by kayakng – an indispensable water activity in Halong, for those who love challenging themselves or sitting on bamboo boat (Sampan), for those who love being gentle and sophisticated, to admire breathtaking scenes.
Alternatively, continue your relaxation on Tiptop island for swimming or climbing up to the top mountain to take the panorama of Halong Bay.
15:00 pm: Discover Surprising Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay
Nearby Luon Cave, we find another example of Halong’s incredible rock history in another of its limestone caverns. You will leave the boat and having around 01 hour to explore Surprising Cave. This cave locates on a remote island, which is rare in cave-lake seascape. Follow the guide around the complex interior, where stalactites and stalagmites demonstrate marvellous shapes and give the cave its whimsical name.
16:30 pm: Cooking Class & Afternoon Tea
We return to the cruise and go back to Tuan Chau Harbor. On the way, you will take part in the Cooking Class and learn how to make the traditional “Spring rolls” by our chef. This is your precious moment enjoying the cooking class.
After that, you will enjoy leisurely cruising and afternoon tea as the sun descends in the sky. Fill up on complimentary hot beverages and local snacks in the enchanting afternoon atmosphere in Halong Bay.
18:00 pm: Arrival at the Harbor and return to Hanoi
Back to Tuan Chau harbor. Get on the bus back to Hanoi.
21:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi and you will be dropped off at your hotel. Tour ends.
Inclusion
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Pick-up and transfer by modern bus
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Lunch with fresh seafood & Vietnamese food
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Boat Trip Cruise to visit caves, tunnel caves
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Professional English-speaking guide
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All entrance and sightseeing fees
Exclusion
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Beverages
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Kayaking or Bamboo boat: $2/pax
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VAT & services charges
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Tips and other personal expense