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Destination: Halong Bay
Highlights: Visit the UNESCO
World Heritage Area with its
remarkable geology, geomorphology, biodiversity and culture,
and describe the complex ‘karst’ process that created the
multitude of limestone ‘towers’ jutting out of the sea. The
Ha Long Bay junks are not only traditionally styled boats,
but also floating mini-hotels. All meals will be provided on
board - you sample the delicious seafood that is a specialty
of the area plucked fresh from the waters of the Bay.
Details Itinerary
Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D =
Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Hanoi/Ha Long (B, L, D, G)
8.30: You'll leave for Ha Long Bay,
one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world's largest
marine limestone "karst" landscape.
10.00: You'll take a short break at Hong Ngoc
Embroidery workshop.
10.30 - 12.00: You'll continue driving to Ha Long
Bay.
12.00: You'll board your boat,
a wooden junk built from the model of the old Vietnamese court vessels. It will
take you first to the World Heritage area where you'll visit Amazing Cave and a
famous beach in Ha Long Bay. You'll be able to swim, fish, climb a hill for an
overview of the Bay's remarkable seascape. All your meals will be provided on
board, usually based on fresh seafood.
You'll spend
the night on the boat.
Day 2: Ha Long/Hanoi (B, L, G)
7.30: You'll
have western breakfast on boat.
8.00 - 8.30:
You'll venture into
some of the sea level caves in a small sampan.
8.30 - 11.45:
You'll spend the morning cruising Ha Long Bay, followed by lunch just before
docking to the harbour.
11.45 - 15.00:
You'll drive back
to Hanoi. End of the services at your hotel.
Prices per person in US$:
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Number of people
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2
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3-5
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6-9
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10-15
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Prices
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198
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176
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158
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144
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Valid until December 31, 2008
Prices include:
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Breakfast and accommodation in twin on the boat.
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Boat cruises as programme. Sharing cruise on Ha Long Bay in a high standard
traditional-style junk with comfortable accommodation, good facilities and
an experienced crew.
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Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
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Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
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Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
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Full board in Ha Long Bay.
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Government Taxes.
Price do not include:
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