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Halong Special Trip


There are number of ways to see one destination. Halong bay is normally seen as a natural wonder but have you ever thought of how the local people live there? What is the Halong Cay culture like? This tour is the perfect answer to your questions. We intend leading you to observe the different sides of Halong Bay and surrounding areas with closer views of the local culture; feel the hard life of the people who are living in this world heritage site. We hope you will finally understand that Halong Bay is unique and the people in Halong Bay are even more interesting. The tour starts and concludes in Hanoi. 

Trip code HLS02  
Duration 04 days 3 nights  
Departure point From your hotel in Hanoi  
End point At your hotel in Hanoi  
Price
Group 2 3 - 5 6 - 9 10 - 12
Price  320 296  240  217 
Price in USD per person, subject to change without notice
 
 

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay
Picked up by your guide at your hotel and departure for Hai Phong city. Arrive in Binh hydrofoil station then joining with local for a short trip to Cat Ba island. Check in Sun & Sea hotel and enjoy local specialties at your hotel. Afternoon following by a cruise by private boat to visit Lan Ha bay which is recognized as one of the most beautiful part of Halong bay. Dock to Viet Hai village to explore around this remote village of Cat Ba island. Stop in some of the small beaches in Lan Ha bay for swimming on the way back to your hotel. Dinner by your own tonight. ( Lunch included )

Day 2: Cat Ba - Halong Bay - Luxury Junk Boat
Breakfast at your hotel. We depart for Halong Bay by private boat until we board another Junk ( the main one for overnight ). Receive a welcome drink and have lunch upon boarding. Visit Sung Sot cave before reaching Titop beach for swimming and relaxing. View sunset on Halong Bay from the boat. Dinner and overnight on luxury junk. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included )

Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Meet local life
Morning wake up to the sounds of the waves. After breakfast you will have a great Hong Gai Fish Market experience, rowing to Luon cave where you can see some animals in the morning if you are lucky enough. Back to your junk and depart for Bai Tu Long. This scenic area will bring great photo opportunities and from here you can explore further to Hong Gai market, the area where James Bond made his movie named 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. Lunch on the boat and we dock at the Halong tourist pier where our awaiting Van takes you to the Mithrin Hotel in Halong city. Afternoon, we keep discovering the Halong area by driving to another side of the city to see Hon Gai. Visit Long Tien pagoda and the local fish market. Afterward, we follow the coast to the Coc Sau coal mine, stopping on the way for photography. Our furthest destination on our expedition today is the religious place of Cua Ong temple which was built in the middle of the mountain, facing Bai Tu Long Bay. It receives thousands of local people who come over every year. As normal, it also has an interesting legend that will be told by your tour guide. We head back to Halong city. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included )

Day 4: Halong - Yen Tu - Hanoi.
Morning departure back to Hanoi. On the way back, we detour to Yen Tu pagoda. Yen Tu is a popular Buddhism spot for Vietnamese people. It dates back to a feudalist King during the 13th century - Tran dynasty. People believes that this place is the hometown of Vietnamese Buddhism. There are two ways to reach the pagoda, one by foot and the other by cable car. We return to our Van at the summit with the Bronze pagoda then head back to Hanoi. ( Breakfast included )

Trip includes:

  • Expert local English speaking tour guide.

  • Twin shared accommodation with daily breakfast

  • Luxury boat cruise in Halong Bay

  • Other cruise mentioned in the itinerary

  • Transfers & transport

  • Speed hydrofoil from Hai Phong - Cat Ba

  • Fees and permits during guided time

  • Meals and drinks mentioned on above itinerary

Trip excludes:

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned above

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Booking:

  • Please contact us for further details and booking information

 

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