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Day 01: | Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay, lunch & dinner are includedExplore Cong Do Archipelagoes, and an archaeological cave (Lunch, Dinner) | ||||||||||||||||
7.45: You will be met by Columbus’s guides at your hotel in Hanoi for a coach driving 175 km to Hon Gai Harbor, Halong City (3,5hr). Short break on the way. Welcome aboard. Set sail to cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay wends among otherworldly karst formations and opens up views of one stupendous seascape after another whist an exquisite lunch is served in the single-seating restaurant or outdoor lounge in a relaxing ambiance. . The only way to describe Bai Tu Long is as relentlessly spectacular. Incredible rock formations rise out of jade green water, every turn brings another surprise and secret passages lead to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves which providing chances to admire a collection of sculpted islets with incredible shapes resembling: Lion, Tea Pots, Toads, Swans, and Elephants. Drops anchor at an exotic cove amid dramatic natural sceneries of Cong Do Archipelagoes. These are pristine places with unique ecosystems; they are rarely visited. Set off on a kayak, after a lesson from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will kayak amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water, every turn brings new surprise. Secret passages leading to hidden lagoons and magical sea caves with a unique ecosystem which providing changes to get close to sea creatures and coral reefs. Explore Hang Thay (Thay Cave) and enjoy interesting stories about traces of ancient people who lived here thousand years ago. More paddling to visit a exotic sandy dune for a leisure swim. There will be time to savor a famous cocktail aboard before the first of several beautiful bay sunsets. Dressing up for a fabulous dinner then sinking into one of our lounge sofas; a perfect moment for discussions on the next day’s exploration. Alternatively, trying squid fishing with our Santa Maria crew. Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Cruise  | |||||||||||||||||
Day 02: | Bai Tu Long Bay To Hanoi. Breakfast, lunch are includedExplore a well-hidden cave and interact with fisher folk's unique culture (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||
At the break of dawn, explore an remote cave on Thien Canh Son moutain. Walk up the summit for breath-taking views dotted with Santa Maria's brown sails before setting sail for the seldom-visited southern area of Bai Tu Long Bay, Vung Vieng archipelagoes. Enjoying a delightful moment savoring a sunrise breakfast served by our white-glove waiters. By that time our concierge manager would be ready to arrange excursions for guests. Set off on sampan-boats rowed by local girls. We visit Vung Vieng floating village of fishing folk who live their whole lives aboard tinny huts. Prepare present like: pens, notebooks and candies, we meet children in school class and talk with local people on their fishing farms and pearl farms Return on board. Check out. Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration. A gourmet lunch will be served whilst the cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Hon Gai Port. Disembark for 3,5 hour road trip back to Hanoi. 17.30: Drop at your hotel to end service. . Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and boat trip  | |||||||||||||||||
Tour Cost | In USD/ 1 person - Based on the category as below: | ||||||||||||||||
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+ English-Speaking guide on boat + Foods mentioned + Entrance fees, Kayaking + Accommodation air-conditioned cabin, + Welcome drink on arrival, Mineral Water 2-seater sea kayak, life jackets for children are available + Coffee, tea during trip, insurance fee on junk | |||||||||||||||||
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+ + Shuttle bus for Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi with 20.00 USD (Hanoi Center only) + Beverage; Personal Expense; + Any other services not clear mention in itinerary and the trip included portion, + Payment services charge by credit card for bank transfer (+3%) | |||||||||||||||||
Trip Note: | |||||||||||||||||
+ Free of charge for kid under 4 years old sharing with parent's bed (Applied for 01 kid) + 70% Adult's cost for kid from 4-9 years old + Kid from 9 years old will cost like adult tickets + Itineraries depend on weather conditions and could be changed accordingly | |||||||||||||||||
