DISCOVERY HA LONG BAY ON PHOENIX CRUISER

Duration : 2day-1night
 
You are cruising from awesome limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay toward the centre of the World Natural Heritage site, discovering exotic formations of a limestone cave, and exploring the daily life of local people living on the bay....
 
Itinerary :
 
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
 

AM:We pick you up from your hotel between 7:30 am. and 8:00 am. (we may do several picks up) for a 3.5 hour drive North East of Hanoi taking you across the Red River delta, the second biggest in Vietnam and through the scenic country side to reach Halong Bay.
You will arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina on the harbor of Halong’s biggest island. From here a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
 
PM: As you settle into your cabin, our boat sets sail to the centre of this World Heritage site. Lunch is served in the restaurant while you enjoy the amazing scenery and delicious lunch of fresh local seafood or your requested vegetarian meal.
From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner and Thumb Islands before reaching the Luom Bo area for kayaking.
Around 3pm, we have time to gear up for one hour of kayaking around Luom Bo area (the provincial border between Quang Ninh province and Cat Ba National Park of Hai Phong).
Your guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques for paddling, before assisting you on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks. The kayaking area is so quiet that you will feel like the bay is untouched. You will see no other boats nor kayakers, beyond your group and our Phoenix Cruiser.
As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink from the bar.

The Halong Phoenix Cruiser continues to sail to a private, quiet anchorage area for the evening.
Dinner is served with local seafood and then you may choose to enjoy a drink from the bar or experience squid fishing, before retiring.
 
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (B/L)
 
AM: Breakfast is served from 7.30am until 8.30am. After that, you will visit an impressive grotto of Halong Bay – Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave, with your guide.
Return to the Halong Phoenix cruiser to begin your return journey to the harbor and experience viewing other areas and islands of Halong Bay.
10AM: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and the techniques that create this popular dish of the Vietnamese people.

Lunch is served on the boat as you near the harbor.
12:00AM: Depart the Halong Phoenix cruiser and travel by tender boat back to the marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi arriving at your hotel at approximately 16:30.
 
HAVE A GREAT TRIP! 

Our prices include:
• Roundway transfer Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
• All entrance fees
• Guiding services provided by professional English speaking guide
• Brand new international standard sit-on-top kayak
• Kayak instructions by our kayak expert guide
• Overnight on en-suite Halong Phoenix cabin
• Seafood and local Vietnamese meals as specified (01 Breakfast, 02 Lunches and 01 Dinner)
• Taxi fare to morning meeting point (if needed)
 
Our prices do NOT include:
• Drinks, personal expenses and anything not clearly mentioned in the above list. • VAT (10%) and service charge (5%)
 
Children policy:
• Children under 4-years old will be free of charge (Maximum of 1 child)
• Children from 4 up to 8 years old:
- Sharing bed with parents will be charged 50% adult price
- Sharing cabin with adult will be charged 70% adult price
• 9 years old and older will be charged as adults
• Two children under 9 years old sharing a cabin will be charged 75% of the full cabin rate
 
Compulsory diners:
Surcharge US$ 25 (525,000 VND) per person for compulsory dinner on following periods:
• December 24th, 2015
• December 31st, 2015
• Lunar New Year Eve
 
Notes
• Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
• Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
• A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard..
• What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
• Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
• Chartered cruise (Available upon request)
• Connecting family rooms are available on request.

Best time to do: All year round, best from September to April of next year.