Cruise on Halong Bay with one night on board
Cruise on Halong Bay program :
Day 01: Hanoi – Halong Bay / cruise with one night aboard Jonque (L,D)
8.00: Meeting with the shared minibus for the departure to Ha Long.
12.15: Boarding the junk in the traditional way. Welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing.
13.00-14.00: Lunch served on board.
14.00-16.00: The junk crosses Halong Bay in the middle of beautiful landscapes dotted with thousands of islands and islets with sometimes evocative shapes: a Fighting Rooster or a Dogfish seem to emerge from the emerald water…
16.00: Arrival at the fishing village, walk and visit of the natural cave, following the program of Jonque. Possibilities: Kayak trip or sampan trip with oars.
17.30: Anchoring in a corner allowed to spend the night
18.30-19.00: Cooking class on board (according to the program of each Jonque), with the chef on board
18.00-19.00: Time for “Happy Hour”?
19.30: Dinner served on board.
20.45: Several night activities on board to enjoy your evening: Happy hours, board games, squid fishing…
23.00: Night on board, in private cabin with private bathroom.
Note
The English-speaking guide on board the junk takes care of all the passengers during the cruise.
Day 02: Along Bay / Back to Hanoi (B,L)
06.45: Coffee, tea, pastries are served in the dining room.
07.00: A 30-minute martial Tai Chi session on the deck gets you in shape for the day, for those who want to.
07.45-09.00: Transfer to the island of Titop. A one hour walk to the top of the hill offers you a splendid panoramic view of the bay, and continue the cruise to other corners of Along Bay.
You’ve earned some time to relax on the beach or take a dip in the emerald waters!
09.00 : Return to the junk. Check out your room (30 minutes)
10.00 : Brunch served in the dining room. The junk returns to the port of Tuan Chau.
11.00: Arrival at the port.
11:30 am: Disembarkation and return to Ha Noi with the shared minibus
Around 3:30 pm: Arrive in Ha Noi and drop you off in the old quarter of Hanoi.
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Options
- Jonque 3* package (Cabin, cruise, tickets, ride and visits, and meals served on board) + round trip transfers: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shared minibus: 165 USD / person (cabin for 2 persons)
- 4* Jonque package (Cabin, cruise, tickets, tour and visits, and meals served on board) + round trip transfers: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shared minibus: 205 USD / person (cabin for 2 persons)
- 5* Jonque package (Cabin, cruise, tickets, tour and visits, and meals served on board) + round trip transfers: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi by shared minibus: 282 USD / person (cabin for 2 persons)