Day
1: Hanoi - Halong
Bay: Drive from Hanoi at 08.00 AM. to Halong, stopping
en route to watch masons and woodcarvers at work in Sao Do at
10.00 AM. Continue to Halong Bay and arrive around 12.00 PM. Board
a traditional red-sailed junk for a seafood lunch before sailing
to Ba Men Temple. Disembark on this beautiful beach to receive
instructions on kayaking techniques and safety procedures by our
guide. At 03.00 PM., visit Ho Ba Ham (Three-Cave Lagoon) for the
first exploration in Halong. At 07.00 PM. it is time to enjoy
a Barbeque seafood dinner at the camping site. After dinner, come
up and gather at Ba Men Temple. This is a great chance to take
pictures of fishermen giving offerings to the Whale God. Once
finished, one hour paddling under the moonlight is highly recommended.
Overnight on board. (L, D)
Day 2:
Explore Halong Bay: Start a new day at 08.00 AM from
Ba Men Temple paddle to Dau Be Island, visit to the floating Fishing
village where Fishermen are not only fishing but raising Crabs
and Shrimps as well. There is a stop on the isolated beach for
swimming until meeting the Mother boat for lunch at noon. At 02.00
PM, cross Lan Ha channel by kayak to the Three-Peach island, a
wonderful place for swimming, fishing and sunbathing. Overnight
on board. (B, L, D)
Day 3:
Ho Ba Ham Island - Nam Cat Beach: Start
a new day at 08.00 AM from Ba Men Temple paddle to Dau Be Island,
visit to the floating Fishing village where Fishermen are not
only fishing but raising Crabs and Shrimps as well. There is a
stop on the isolated beach for swimming until meeting the Mother
boat for lunch at noon. At 02.00 PM, cross Lan Ha channel by kayak
to the Three-Peach island, a wonderful place for swimming, fishing
and sunbathing. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)
Day 4 //
Nam Cat Beach // Cat Ba Island (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Our last day Kayaking
takes us to Cat Ba Island approximately 3 hours away. After checking
into our guesthouse, the rest of the day is free time for exploring
the national park, local markets, more Kayaking around the fishing
fleet or just lazing on the beach. We will spend our last evening
together sampling the cuisine of a local restaurant and a chance
for a few laughs in one of the many local Karaoke bars.
Day 5 //
Cat Ba Island // Hanoi ( Lunch &
dinner included)
Today we begin
our journey on the early morning ferry from Cat Ba island to Vietnams
busiest seaport, Hai Phong. Arriving here around three hours later,
we transfer to our waiting vehicle for a two hour drive back to
the nations capital, Hanoi and bid our guide farewell.
Prices in USD per person
Private
(Pax)
|
5
Days |
1
|
Non |
2
to 4 |
480 |
5
to 6 |
420 |
7
to 8 |
360 |
9
persons up |
210 |
