HALONG BAY - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
HALONG BAY INFORMATION
Halong Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located within Quang Ninh Province, in the northeast of Vietnam, covers an area of around 1,553 km2, including approximately 2000 limestone islands and islets covered by rainforests, most of which are uninhabited and unaffected by human presence. Halong Bay was first listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, in recognition of its outstanding, universal aesthetic value. In 2000, it had the honour of being recognised the second time for its outstanding geological and geomorphological value.
Recommended Activities:
- Cruise in the “off the beaten track” Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay
- Enjoy authentic vietnamese cuisine
- Discover spectacular sceneries by kayak, visit stunning caves and sampan trip to a floating village
- Pre-dinner cocktail party
- Cooking class at sunset
- Morning Tai Chi on sundeck
ITINERARY: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT HALONG BAY & BAI TU LONG BAY CRUISE
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG BAY (L,D)
11:30 - 12:15: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port.
12:30 - 13:00: Embark on Bài Thơ. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing.
13:00 - 14:30: Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way.
15:30 - 16:30: Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
17:00 - 17:30: Return to boat – Swim or relax on sundeck.
18:00: Anchor for overnight in Cong Do area.
18:15: Pre-dinner cocktail party.
18:30 - 19:00: Cooking class in restaurant or outdoor.
19:30 - 21:00: Savour a delicious set dinner in restaurant.
21:00 - 23:00: Night time squid fishing or relax and enjoy fresh air. Overnight in Cong Do area.
Note: The above itinerary is for your reference only as each cruise will have its own different itinerary and will be slightly different
DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B,L)
06:30: Enjoy sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck.
06:45 - 07:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in restaurant.
08:00 - 08:30: Transfer to bamboo sampan boat to visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Rowers are local people wearing traditional costume.
09:00 - 09:30: Check out of cabins. Start cruising towards the port.
09:30 - 10:30: International buffet brunch served in restaurant.
10:30 - 11:00: Disembark. End of trip. Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
INCLUSIONS:
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Welcome drinks
- English speaking guide
- Private A/C transfers on tours, Mineral water on car
- Luxury cabins with air conditioning & en-suite bathroom
- 2 bottles of complimentary drinking water in cabin
- Asian set lunch, set dinner, light breakfast and buffet brunch
- Cooking class, Tai Chi session & pre-dinner cocktail
- Onboard insurance
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airfare & transfers
- Visa fees
- Additional drinks
- Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions