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The Emeraude Classic Cruise Halong Bay
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CHAL0746
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Halong, Vietnam |
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| Activity: |
Boat travel, Nature & Adventure, Scuba Diving / Snorkeling |
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| Price: |
start from $289 per person
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| Duration: |
2 Days / 1 Night |
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Daily |
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| When? |
TODAY - 31 Oct 2009 |
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Exploring the Natural World Heritage site of Halong Bay onboard the luxurious Emeraude Classic Cruises - the legend of Indochine.
Recommended for a couple
Halong Guide, More Tours in Halong.
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Average Rating
(1 comment): 5.00 read more
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| Tour Rates: |
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Period |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
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15 Sep 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
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539 |
289 |
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1 Jan 2009 - 31 Oct 2009
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620 |
335 |
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| Rates
include 7%
VAT tax and 10% hotel service
charge. Major credit cards
accepted. No
extra charge, no minimum |
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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.
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| Itinerary |
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Day One: Hanoi – Halong
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
08:00 am Meet in the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi.
Transfer from your hotel in Hanoi in the morning for a 3-hour drive on a scenic road to Halong Bay. Upon arrival at the Halong Public Port, welcome by Emeraude staff and board shuttle boat for short transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to the Emeraude Cruise. In the afternoon, start the journey in the bay. Dinner and overnight on board the Emeraude at Titop Island, Halong Bay.
Day Two: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
The Emeraude sets sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading back to Halong Public Port.
07.00 – 09.00 European buffet breakfast is served in the Emeraude restaurant
08.30 - 09.30 Check out of the cabin.
09.30 - 10.00 Transfer by shuttle boat back to Halong Public Port and transfer back to Hanoi. |
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- Package includes:
* 1 night accommodation onboard the Emeraude Cruise in a sharing twin cabin, including breakfast
* Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Halong and return WITHOUT guide
* Welcome drink upon check-in
* Entrance fee to Halong bay and shuttle boat
* Cruise in the Halong Bay
* Meals onboard in according to the program
- Package excludes:
* International transportation to/from Hanoi
* Entry visa to Vietnam
* Airport taxes
* Personal expenses during journey
If you plan to arrive in Vietnam from Bangkok (Thailand), we can arrange the air ticket for you upon request.
Important Note:
The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
The following details are required at least two weeks prior to the cruise for advance registration: client’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and dates permitted to stay in Vietnam. A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose travelling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent.
Insurance is not included. Clients are recommended to take their own insurance before departure.
The following credit cards are accepted on board: Amex, Visa and MasterCard.
Services Available on Board
Kayak, Massage, two bars, light entertainment, guided excursion to Sungsot grotto, Tai Chi class, free use of swimming equipment.
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| About the
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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.
The Emeraude Classic Cruise:
In 1910 a paddel steamer called the Emeraude was offering unforgetable cruise in Halong Bay for visitors to what was then French indochina. The Emeraude was part of a flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure and fortune. Over a period of more than 50 years they found boths.
After several ups and downs including successful trading and timber business, near bankruptcy and being taken hostage by pirates, the Roque borthers build Emeraude, Perle, Saphir, Rubis and Onyx to ferry passengers and freight along the waterways of Indochina and cruise on magnificent Halong Bay.
Today the Emeraude offers a regular cruise service on board a luxurious replica steamer with 39 cabins meticulously designed to evoke the nostalgic charm of colonial Indochina.
Timeless Elegance:
Each bespoke cabin exudes warmth and character with high standards of workmanship, distinguished style and impeccable service. With its polished wooden floors and brass fixtures and fittings the Emeraude's rooms offer timeless elegance.
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