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Route
: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
Duration
: 3 Days / 2 Nights with 2.5-day kayaking and overnight
on Chinese junk
Kayaking
grade : Moderate
Depart
from : Hanoi
Return
to : Hanoi
When
: Year round – best time is from Oct – Jun
Activities : Kayaking,
Cruising
This tour offers you a great chance to
discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of karst topography
with 3,000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over
an area of 1,500 square km. The calm sea provides an
ideal location for sea kayaking as we paddle through a
maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery. With our
modern kayaking equipment, we are able to maximize on
speed and maneuverability as we explore the open sea and
the many hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves that are
difficult to access by any other means. As with our
other kayak tours, this tour offers flexibility in
activity levels while still combining the best of sea
kayaking. Designed with this in mind it is a good tour
for both novice and experienced kayaker alike with a
little more time to spare.
Highlights
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Amazing limestone formations
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Inclusive junk for overnight
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Beautiful and different kayaking
route
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Support boat all the time
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All meals included
Detailed
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi –
Halong Bay ( L, D )
Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. On
the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a
handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board
a luxury junk for a fine seafood lunch and a short
cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of
the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling
through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will
pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a
tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through
the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We
will meet the in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for
dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.
Summary :
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Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs
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Kayaking: 2.5 hrs
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 2: Kayaking
Halong Bay ( B, L, D )
After breakfast we start paddling to Van
Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark
Cave. Tide permitting,we explore this amazing cave by
kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting
through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only
entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also
explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat
in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai
Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea
channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue
paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay
but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches.
Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on
mother boat.
Summary:
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Kayaking: 6 hrs
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 3: Halong Bay
– Hanoi ( B, L )
Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the
sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock
formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong
City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by
bus.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch on mother
boat.
Summary:
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Cruising: 3 hrs
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Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi: 3.5
hrs
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusion
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Private car/mini van,
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Private boat to Cat Ba
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Kayak equipment,
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Entrance fees,
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English or French speaking guide,
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Meals as indicated,
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Accommodation: Mid-range: Sun Flower,
Prince Hotel; Superior: Water Park Hotel
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Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Luch, D =
Dinner
Exclusion:
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Travel insurance
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Visa
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Tips
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Personal expenses
What to bring:
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Sun block
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Camera + Film
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Insect repellent
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Original Passport
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Wide brim hat
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Swimming clothes
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Sun glasses
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