Beyond the limestone peaks of the World Heritage site Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay, long before tourists arrived, the Vung Vieng inhabitant has started their lives in coexistence with the sea. Settled down in a community 20 kms from the mainland, some of families been here for generations, been attached to the waves and tides, a floating life without a single concern about how much the house rental fee fluctuates.
Day 1: Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cap La (B,L,D)
07.45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus.
12.00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13.00 Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.
13.30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15.00 Cruise to Cap La.
16.30 Enjoy paddling around Cap La and Tra San by kayak.
17.45 Back to junk for swimmingor relaxation.
19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.
Day 2: Cap La – Cong Dam – Cong Do (B,L,D)
07.30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
08.30 Cruise to Cong Dam while appreciating the rock formations of Halong Bay.
09:00 Kayak through hidden lagoons and Cong Damgeological park.
11.30 Sunbathe, relax or swim at Tra Gioi Beach.
12.30 BBQ lunch followed by relaxation on this deserted beach.
14:30 Visit Cong Dam Fishing Village by a rustic rowing boat, meat the local peopleand pass through the lagoons.
16.00 Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming or kayaking.
19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.
Day 3: Cong Do – Thien Canh Son – Hon Gai Harbour (B,L)
07.30 Enjoy the fresh air and gentle breezes of the bay in the morning while having breakfast on board.
08.30 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave followed by swimming.
10.30 Cruise towards the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served
11.45 – 12.00 Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province.
14.00 – 14.30 Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artist.
17.00 – 17.30 Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Included:
– All land transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
– Welcoming drink.
– Luxury, en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
– All meals on boat.
– Tour guide on board.
– Kayaking.
Excluded:
– Personal expenses.
– Extra drinks.
