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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$:
|
Number of people |
2-3 |
4-6 |
7-10 |
11-14 |
Supplement for single
occupancy |
|
Bai Tho Boat |
298 |
163 |
143 |
128 |
30 |
|
Bhaya Cruise (Deluxe) |
253 |
225 |
210 |
201 |
121 |
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Valid until December 31, 2011
Surcharge for peak season of
hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.
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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