Ms. Daisy- English speaking
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong. (L,D)
7.45 – 8.15 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel
12.15 Arrive at Paloma office,Halong City. Tranfer by tender to the Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13.15 – 13.30 Lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu
Heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
15.30 Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc.
17.00 Paloma cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Hang Trong.
Happy Hour (sunset party)& Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the boat.
19.30 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the squid fishing, watching movie, game …
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi. (B,L)
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.
08.30 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
10.30 Return to Paloma cruise.
Check out the cabin.Western menu is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
12.00 Disembark at Paloma office, Halong City. Tea & coffee will be served.
16.00 – 16.30 Back to Hanoi.
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CHILDREN POLICY:
Child under 05 years old - sharing cabin with parents without extra bed: free of charge.
Child from 05 to under 12 years old- sharing cabin with parents without extra bed: 75 % charge
Child over 12 years old: 100% charge as an adult.
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
+ Return shuttle bus from hotel in Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi, pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
+ Private Cabin with sea-view, Private bathroom & Air-Conditioner.
+ Meals on Board: 1 Breakfast + 2 Lunches + 1 Dinner onboard
+ English/French Speaking Guide on Board
+ Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)
+ Insurance on Board
+ Tai Chi Exercise in the morning
+ Entrance Fees & Sightseeing tickets
+ Visiting Caves & Fishing Villages.
+ All taxes & services charge
TOUR EXCLUSIONS:
+ All airfares, hotels, peak day surcharge
+ Kayaking is available at extra 20.00 $US per person
+ Beverages, beauty spa and personal expenses
+ All services not clearly included