Discover Halong Bay with Bhaya Cruises
Halong Bay is a spectacular natural wonder. The dramatic scenery dotted with islets makes this an excellent semi-sheltered, open water location for kayaking. This 4-day cruise is ideal for keen novice and experienced kayakers alike. Modern equipment gives you the necessary speed and maneuverability for both open sea crossings and to enter into hidden lagoons and caves. Sample the delights of this exhilarating sport in one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sites, aboard the modern and luxurious Bhaya.
| Destination: | Hanoi, Vietnam | |
| Activity: | Cruise | |
| Price: | start from $263 per person | |
| Duration: | 2 Days /1 Night | |
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Rates include 7% VAT tax and 10% hotel service charge. Major credit cards accepted. No extra charge, no minimum
Note: Booking should be made at least 7 days in advance. The Triple rates are based on a twin sharing room with an extra bed for the third person.
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on board (Lunch/Dinner)
Meet at your hotel in Hanoi in the early morning and take a 3-hour scenic drive to Halong Bay. Upon arrival at the port, transfer to the wharf to board the Bhaya cruise. Savour a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as your cruise begins. In the afternoon, enjoy a fantastic cruise amongst limestone islands. If the tide and the whether are favourable, you will visit Sung Sot Cave, swim at Hang Doi (or Ho Dong Tien) or Meet with local people at Van Gia fishing village (in summer only). Enjoy optional onboard activities: e.g. sunbathing, traditional massage, cooking demonstrations
In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board while watching the sunset. Relax at leisure and overnight on board Bhaya cruise.
Day 2 Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast)
In the morning, practise Tai Chi on the sundeck. Start your day with an international buffet breakfast. Then relax at your leisure.
Disembark Bhaya about 10 o’clock and transfer back to Hanoi.
Price Includes:
- 2 day/ 1 night Bhaya Cruise services: Welcome Cocktail, Luxury en-suite air-conditioned cabins and suites, Cruise program and on-board entertainment, Vietnamese Buffet lunch and dinner, International breakfast buffet, Swimming Equipment, On-board insurance, Tai Chi.
- Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated.
- Transportation between your hotel in Hanoi and Halong Bay pier.
Price Excludes:
- Vietnam visa if request.
- Beauty Spa service and massage.
- Kayaking
- Beverages
- Tips
- Domestic and International air tickets
- Domestic airport tax & international airport tax departure
- Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fees to tour sites
- All other accounts that are not mentioned in the above inclusion.
Visa-on-arrival Application:
A visa is required before entering Vietnam. However, passport holders of some countries can visit Vietnam without an entry visa. These countries include Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Brunei. The maximum length of stay allowed for each nation varies depending on an agreement between them. Please contact Vietnamese embassies and consulates in your country for more details.If there is no Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country, you can apply for a visa on arrival at international airports in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh (you must have a visa beforehand if you plan to travel overland to Vietnam). To apply for visa on arrival, you need to have an approval letter from a tour company in Vietnam. If an approval letter is to be obtained via Circle Of Asia Limited, the following document must be supplied to us at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival in Vietnam:
- Full name as per passport
- Passport number/ date of issuance and expiry
- Date and place of birth
- Occupation and nationality
An approval letter can only be requested via Circle Of Asia in connection with the booking of travel arrangements to Vietnam. A handling fee of 25 USD per person (subject to change) will be charged to your reservation. Alternatively, you can apply for an entry visa by yourself at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok with the supply of 2 passport-sized photos, your passport and application fees. The application process takes about 5 working days.
About the Package
Halong Bay
One of the world’s natural wonders, (and a common backdrop for films set in Vietnam), Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach. Its waters are host to a great diversity of ecosystems including offshore coral reefs, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, small freshwater lakes, and sandy beaches. The folk tale has it that the dragons descended from heaven to help locals by spitting jewels and jade to the sea, forming a natural fortress against invaders; these precious stones are represented by the lush green outcrops. Several islands boast beautiful grottos and caves with contiguous chambers, hidden ponds and peculiar stone formations. The bay is about 160 kilometers northeast of Hanoi and accessed by road. Several travel agents in Hanoi offer overnight packages that include a selection of boating excursions from Chinese junks to kayaks.Hanoi
There are some sightseeing activities you can do before heading out to the countryside. Most center around Hoan Kiem River; the river shares its name with the district. The area, north of Nguyen Du Street, comprises charming old streets, a cluster of French colonial-style buildings, the famous puppet theater, hotels and embassies alongside bustling markets, museums and temples. The lake is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll to take in the local way of life. For shoppers, there are plenty of shopping options around the lake, mostly on Trand Tien Street and Hang Gai Street – look out for Dong Xuan Market for local and foreign goods. Like anywhere in Asia, bargaining is a way of life. Make sure you agree on the price you feel comfortable with. Patience and smiling face are always the best policy when negotiating the price – bargain hard but keep it friendly.
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