Halong Bay Kayaking 12 days/ 11 nights

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi   (D)

Welcome at the airport by your local guide and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, climb into a traditional cyclo (pedicab) for a 90 minute tour of the colonial city’s traditional “36 streets of 36 wares” in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake vicinity. In the evening enjoy a traditional water puppet show before dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B,L,D)

Full-day tour of Vietnam’s capital, including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and traditional stilt house, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the revered One-Pillar Pagoda. Pay visits to typical Vietnamese places of worship, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, along the shore of West Lake. Just before lunch, tour Vietnam’s first university, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit the Ethnology Museum, then end the day at the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Dinner at restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong kayaking  (B,L,D)

After breakfast departure for Halong Bay around 3 hours driving. Upon arrival Halong Bay . We board on the traditional junk. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch and the view of one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations as we head for the first kayaking point. When we arrive at the beautiful, secluded beach, the guides will teach paddling techniques and rescue procedure. Practise what you’ve learned for an hour before heading back to the junk for dinner and overnight on the boat.

Day 4: Halong – kayaking   (B,L,D)

Enjoy the spectacular aquamarine water as we spend the whole day exploring the limestone karsts, tiny islands, deserted beaches, and countless caves and lagoons.

Day 5: Halong – kayaking   (B,L,D)

A full day of cruising and kayaking around Van Gio Island. In the morning, we follow a string of islands, taking our time to stop and sun and swim on shell beaches, and explore small sea caves and hidden coves. Continue on to meet the main boat at Vung Vieng for dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6: Halong – kayaking  (B,L,D)

Cruise to Nui Ngoc Island and start our paddle through the giant cave to one of the most beautiful areas in Halong Bay. Take your kayak where few tourists have ever ventured, arriving at the beachside Ba Men Temple, dedicated to the whale gods. After setting up camp near the temple, we join local fishermen at moonrise as they make offerings to the deities of the sea. If conditions are favourable, slip out under the stars for a moonlight paddle.

Day 7: Halong – kayaking  (B,L,D)

In the morning, visit the Three Lagoons and begin our exploration of Bau Be Island. Stop at a small, isolated beach for swimming and sunbathing. Slide back into your kayak and continue on to the island’s most beautiful floating village. Meet the main boat and enjoy lunch before cruising to scout out the beautiful Hanh Cave near the port of Cam Pha.

Day 8: Halong – kayaking  (B,L,D)

This morning we paddle to continue our explorations of the two-kilometre long Hanh Cave. Lunch on board and time for a nap and a swim at a pretty, white-sand beach before cruising on the main boat back to the pristine Bai Tu Long Bay. Over night on the boat near the Trinh Nu Cave.

Day 9: Halong – kayaking   (B,L,D)

Full day kayaking to check out the seldom-visited caves, coves and lagoons of Bai Tu Long Bay. Overnight on board.

Day 10: Kayaking – Bai Chay – Hanoi  (B,L,D)

This morning we take our final paddle and making a loop from Bai Tu Long through the most spectacular area in Halong Bay with a visit to Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. Lunch on board to celebrate our successful navigation of one of the world’s most beautiful bays while cruising back to Halong City. Drive back to Hanoi, dinner at restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Hanoi free

Today free to explore Hanoi on own. Farewell dinner at the restaurant in town. Over night at the hotel

Day 12: Depart Hanoi

Transfer to the airport for flight home or to next destination.

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Trip includes

ü  English Speaking & kayaking Guide.
ü  7 nights double/ twin  on tradition junk Ac, ensuite cabin  in Halong
ü  4 nights in hotel with double /twin sharing room
ü  Meals as indicated (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
ü  All tours & transfers in private car/ van/ bus
ü  Water during kayaking time
ü  Kayaks & jacket
ü  Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
ü  Service charge & Government taxes

ü  International Airfares.
ü  International departure tax
ü  Meals not indicated
ü  Visas and visa arrangement
ü  Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
ü  Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
ü  Tips and gratuities