Ha Long Bay Cruises
HA LONG BAY CRUISE OVERNIGHT PALOMA JUNK 02
3 days 2 nights
Halong Bay is a spectacular natural wonder. The dramatic scenery dotted with islets makes this an excellent semi-sheltered, open water location for kayaking. Paloma combines oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing holiday. This two night cruise is ideal for the keen novice or experienced kayaker alike.
| DAY 1: |
HANOI – HALONG BAY (L/D) |
| 08:00 | Leave Hanoi after breakfast. We head to the stunningly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. |
| 12:30 | Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise, aboard and enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise. |
| 13:15 | Your lunch will be served while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay, and pass by the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets, and enjoy the emerald waters soaking up the panoramic vista of the thousand or so karst limestone islands that stud the bay. |
| 15:00 | Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc. |
| 17:00 | Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party) |
| 18:30 | Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat. |
| 19:15 | Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard. |
| 21:00 | Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) |
| Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise. | |
| DAY 2: |
HALONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D) |
| 06:15 | Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. |
| 07:00 | Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room. |
| 08:30 | Transfer to smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion. |
| 09:30 | Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water. |
| 12:30 | BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather). |
| 14:00 | Continue discovering discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the condition), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting). |
| 16:00 | Return to Paloma Cruise. |
| 17:00 | The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party). |
| 19:15 | Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard. |
| 21:30 | Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment,and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat. Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded) Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise. |
| DAY 3: | HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L) |
| 06:15 | Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. |
| 07:00 | Have breakfast in dinning room. |
| 08:00 | Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). |
| 08:15 | Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat. |
| 10:00 | Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). |
| 10:30 | Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. |
| 12:00 | Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return transportation |
| 17:00 | Arrive in Hanoi |
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
TOUR RATES INCLUDE:
- Ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
- All meals (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts) mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
- Luxury Cruise through Bai Tu Long bay and Halong bay
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset party
- Kayaking for full 2nd day, BBQ lunch on beach
- Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
- 2 bottles of mineral water in room
- Daily fresh fruit in room
- Tax, service charge
- Insurance on board
TOUR RATES EXCLUDE:
- Any international airfare from/to Hanoi and airport tax and domestic airfare in Vietnam
- Visa entry Vietnam
- All other services which are not mentioned above.
- Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
- Tips for guide, Travel insurance
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
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