Ha Long Bay Cruises
HA LONG BAY CRUISE OVERNIGHT PALOMA JUNK
2 days / 1 night
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from clear water, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice visitors – an area relatively developing and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
| 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 – 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 |
TOUR RATES INCLUDE:
- Ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
- All meals (2 lunchs, 1 dinner 1 breakfast) mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
- Luxury Cruise through Halong bay
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset party
- Kayaking for 1 hour
- 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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