DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY
7h30 to 8h30 AM : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi, leaving for Halong city. Stopover on the way for 15 minutes.
12h00: Board Halong Phoenix Cruise. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises ). Then, we stopover at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
Dinner is served on board and then you have free time to listen to music or relax. Overnight in comfortable cabin of Phoenix Cruise.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
DAY 2: HALONG BAY/ CAT BA
Option1 (Kayaking): one more night on boat Full day sea kayaking to discover the hidden beauty of Halong Bay . After breakfast, served at around 7.30, kayaking begins.
The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay, such as Drum Cave , Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman's Cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation.
You will have an opportunity to understand more about fishermen's daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farm.
We return to the mother junk Phoenix at around 16.00 for the second night.
Option 2 (Cat Ba island Discovery)
7.30: Breakfast is served onboard. Afterwards, as the boat heads for the other side of the bay, you will have the opportunity of visiting Van Gia- Halong's largest floating village.
We will also visit Monkey Island before arriving at Cat Ba Island for lunch. In the afternoon, you may spend your time relaxing, swimming or sight seeing.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3: CAT BA/ HA LONG BAY - HANOI
After breakfast, we take a local wooden boat back to the mother junk for our return to Halong City. Enroute there will be time for swimming and ‘arm-chair' exploration of more beautiful limestone islands- have your camera ready for some beautiful shots!
11.30: Halong Phoenix Cruiser arrives at the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi .
Trip ends around 16.00.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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Inclusions of the trip
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Breakfast and accommodation 2 nights
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Pick-ups and transfer by A/C vehicle.
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English speaking tour guide.
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Entrance fees.
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Kayaking, life jacket, water proof bags, complimentary glass of wine, fresh fruit.
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Refresher towel.
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Meals (as specified in the itinerary). |
Exclusions of the trip
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Daily expenses
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Soft drinks on the boat
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Tip & gratuity to crews and drivers, guides
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Personal travel insurance
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Other things that not included in the programme | | 
