Explorient Travel

HALONG BAY DAY TRIP

Option Tours - Tours from Hanoi

Trip code: VET.OPHN-02
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 12 hours from 08.00 am daily
Starting: Hanoi capital city, Vietnam
Finishing: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Grading: Regular itinerary, moderate walking
Destinations: Hanoi, Halong bay, floating villages
Highlights: cruise, natural caves & fresh seafood

ITINERARY:

Halong Bay (Day Trip)

Experience one of Vietnam‘s top attractions, the World heritage listed Halong Bay, on this day trip with Vietnam Explorient Travel.

Journey cross the bay on board this Vietnamese-style junk and feast on fresh seafood bought from local fishermen, visiting one of the gorgeous caves in this area, swimming in the Gulf of Tonkin if weather permitted the nice drive pass the country side of Red river delta.

07:00 departure. Enjoy the interesting 3 hour drive to Halong City, along the way you will see rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.

Arrive in Halong City and board your private boat for a 4-hour journey. Cruise through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, visit Dau Go Cave ‘Grotto of the wooden stakes’ where in 1288 one of Vietnam’s most famous Generals, Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongolian army.

A short walk away visit the newly discovered Thien Cung Cave (‘Grotto of the heavenly palace “), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites the cave has only been opened to the public since 1998.

A seafood lunch will be served on board before journeying back to Halong City where your car will be waiting for you to take you back to Hanoi.

18:30 arrival in Hanoi. End of trip.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel.

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy.

Apply from 1.January - 2011 to 31.December - 2011

Please enquire for availabilities & the most up dated price.

Price Inclusion:

• All land transportation by private air conditioned vehicles
• Private boat trip on Halong bay
• Meals as mention in the program
• Local English speaking guides
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Mineral water
• Travel insurance

Price Exclusions:

• Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Additional expenses in case of force majeure

Notes:

Surcharge might be applied during November, December 2011 and February 2012 which will be advised at the time of booking.
All the points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest.
This Private Journey will depart on your desired date.