Halong Bay 3-Day Junk Boat Cruise

Overview

Enjoy more time exploring Vietnam's Halong Bay, one of Vietnam's most spectacular World Heritage listed natural wonders, on this 2-night cruise aboard a junk boat. Dotted with limestone islands in a sea of azure blue water you will cruise the bay, enjoy seafood lunches, dinner, swimming, kayaking (optional) and visit one of the many limestone caves.

Highlights

Cruise along limestone islands and breathtaking scenery on this 3-day Halong Bay junk boat trip from Hanoi

Comfortable airconditioned ensuite cabins

All meals included

Plenty of photo opportunities

Include hotel pickup and drop off from Hanoi

What You Can Expect

This three-day cruising itinerary to Halong Bay in Vietnam gives you the best chance to enjoy the World Heritage listed Halong Bay from the luxury junk boat. Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear, aqua blue waters and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the option of exploring some of the bay's most secluded lagoons using our fleet of modern easy-to-maneuver kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only accessible by kayak.

Akin to a floating hotel. Here are some of the junk's facilities:

5 ensuite twin cabins with air-conditioning and ensuite tiled bathroom

Hot and cold running water and shower in each bathroom

Dining room serving Vietnamese fare (including complimentary welcome drink and free tea and coffee throughout trip)

Licensed bar with extensive wine list

Games area with assortment of board games, books and magazines

Sun tanning area with eight adjustable sun lounges

5 lightweight western made (New Zealand) sea kayaks

Night fishing from the boat

Fully staffed crew of 7 including Customer Services Manager

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)

Depart Hanoi around 8am, the drive to Halong Bay is around 3.5 hours (stopping along the way for a toilet break and a coffee). We arrive at the port at midday where you'll board the junk boat and sit down to a lovely seafood feast while cruising into the bay. After lunch visit a limestone cave before finding a secluded bay to anchor for the night. There will be a chance to swim in the emerald waters before dinner.

Accommodation for the night is in private, ensuite timber cabins with air-con and hot showers.

Day 2: Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Awake the next morning to the lapping waters and enjoy a breakfast overlooking the bay. Either relax on the boat or explore the bay with kayaks. In the afternoon cruise around the bay at a leisurely pace, stopping to explore more caves. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the boat reading, sunbathing or swimming before a decadent seafood meal.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)

Today we continue to cruise around the bay to find secluded spots for swimming and kayaking. At around midday you'll return to the main harbor and set off for Hanoi. Along the way you'll stop at Yen Duc village, for tea and a water puppet show, before arriving in Hanoi late in the afternoon

Inclusions

Transport by air-conditioned coach

Boat cruise and kayaking

Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

2 nights accommodation in a private cabin

Local guide

National Park fees

Local taxes

Exclusions

Personal expenses

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Terms and conditions

If you cancel at least 5 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Departure point

Tour departs from centrally located Hanoi city hotels

Departure time

8:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Duration

3 days (approx.)

Return details

Tour returns to your hotel in Hanoi at 3:00pm on Day 3