PalomaCruise, PalomaJunk Halong Bay: 2 days
Day 1: Hanoi - PalomaCruiseHalong ( L,D )
8.30 approx ,Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break. The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours. noon approx Arrive Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life on board.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef. Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor. Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community. Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water.
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
Early evening, Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit an free time. Accommodation and overnight on junk.
Day 2 : Paloma Cruise Halong - Hanoi ( B, L)
06:30 For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim. Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00 We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served. 12 noon Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel ends your trip around 16.00
Tour cost in USD per person:
|
Cabin |
2 pax
|
4 pax |
6 pax |
Single extra |
|
Superior room |
129 $ |
$ 127 |
$125 |
$ 60 |
|
Deluxe room |
146 $ |
$ 144 |
$ 142 |
$70 |
|
Family suite* |
169 $ |
$ 167 |
$ 165 |
n/a |
|
Paloma suite |
175 $ |
$ 173 |
$ 170 |
n/a |
The price of inclusion
- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals onboard, Complimentary mineral water
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink, Tai Chi, Cookery demonstrations (on request)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees, Kayaking, Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
The price of exclusion
- First Class Travel, First Class & Business Class flights at affordable prices.
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