Kayaking the heritage of halong
7Days 6Nights

TRIPCODE:KHL7

  DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: ARRIVAL HANOI

Upon arrival, meet our guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check in. next is your free time of exploration this charming capital of Vietnam. Dinner in the hotel.

DAY2: HANOI CITY TOUR

Today we will spend a full-day city tour in Hanoi. Our first places to visit in the morning are ho chi Minh mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of literature, army museum. History museum, at noon will be free for lunch in a local restaurant, after lunch we continue to visit the old quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares” by one hour cycle ride and end of this day with enjoying a unique water puppet performance. Overnight in hotel. (B)

DAY3: HANOI-HALONG BAY

Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, Take our short instruction of kayaking skills by our expert before paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain’s foot and leads to an exotic lagoon surrounded by mountains covered by dense jungle. Seafood dinner and optional night paddle. Overnight aboard inside a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere in Luon cave area. (B/L/D) 

DAY4: HALONG BAY KAYAKING

Wake up early this morning for watching sunrise on sea. Next will be served breakfast, relax for a while before start again our kayaking day to explore other parts of Halong bay. We will Paddle from Luon cave toward islets in shape of Tortoise, Man’s head Islet, Cua Van fishing village. Have lunch on board. Paddle to Three Tunnels Lake (selected according to the tides). Our dinner will be served on board with seafood menu. After lunch you will be free on your own of kayaking or simply just taking a napping, our guide will kayak together with you for 2 more hours at this afternoon. Get back the boat for the night at the area called the Three Tunnels.(B/L/D)

DAY5: HALONG BAY KAYAKING

Sunrise breakfast, paddle to LAN Ha bay. Have lunch, relax and continue islands exploration by kayak to Three Peaches beach where will be resting time on Three Peaches beach under mountain foot. Overnight on junk.(B/L/D)

DAY6: HALONG BAY KAYAKING

Depart for Hanh cave this morning, from here we will explore the cave by kayak, get back to our boat to eat lunch before the boat will move down to Cong Do island, continue with the kayaking and exploring around the Islands at this afternoon. Tonight will be our last night sleep aboard in Halong bay. (B/L/D)

DAY7: HALONG BAY-HANOI DEPARTURE

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer straight back to Noi Bai airport on arrival Hanoi. End of services (B/)

 B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION
All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share  with daily breakfast
Water during kayaking in Halong bay
Private boat in Halong Bay
all meals on Boat trip in Halong bay
water puppet show
one hour cyclo ride
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION

International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
Tips and gratuities

Hotel Information

Private bedroom on boat in Halong bay