Day 1 Hanoi - Ha Long (overnight on Junk Cruise) (L, D)
This morning we will depart Hanoi at 8.00am for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Halong City. On the way, we will stop for refreshments and a chance to buy hand-made souvenirs at a handicraft center run to raise money for disabled people. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, take all stuff we move to our junk, check in private cabin with A/C, following fresh sea lunch while boat cruising through amazing landscape of cliff stone mountains emerge from green crystal water, spend the afternoon time for visiting biggest cave, swimming, relaxing at the beach other enjoy kayaking to explore lagoon, dinner and overnight on boat.
Day 2 Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Island (B, L)
After breakfast we check out our cabin move transit boat enjoy almost a full day on the calm waters of Ha Long Bay to explore Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha bay with thousands of lime-stone mountains. In the afternoon we arrive in Cat Ba Island. Our vehicle is waiting for us in the wharf; we transfer to the hotel and relax. Or we spend our time at the beautiful beach on the island.
Day 3 Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Hanoi (B, L)
After having breakfast we visit the Cat Ba National Park with the old Military Hospital cave that was used by the North Vietnamese Army during the American war. We will return to Cat Ba Township before boarding on speed boat for more an hour riding to Vietnam’s largest sea port and third largest city, Hai Phong. Arriving in Hai Phong we transfer to our waiting vehicle for the two hour drive back to Hanoi.
What’s included ?
English speaking tour guide (other language upon requests).
All accommodation based on twin share basis
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner)
All transfers and transport during trip.
Share deluxe junk, private cabin with A/C based on twin share basis
Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
Trip Price Excluded
Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees and permits during free time
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
Tips and gratuities
MEALS
If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they san server you better.
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Vietnamese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Vietnamese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Vietnamese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. At some of the meals one complimentary soft drink is served
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Vietnamese food, We suggest you have dinner on your own. Your tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
We have teamed up with Asia Charm Tours, one of the leading tour operators in Vietnam. All the tours on our site are provided by Asia Charm Tours, and will be handled by their experienced travel advisors.
