Friday, 5 October 2007

3 Day Halong Bay Cruises


3 Day Halong Cruises - Cat Ba Island on Deluxe Halong Phoenix Cruiser
(01 night on boat & 01 night in Resort or 02 nights on boat)

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong ( L, D )
• 7h30 to 8.15AM: ATLANTIC VIETNAM’s bus and guide pick you up at your hotel for the 3.5 hr drive (165km) to Halong City.
• 12:00 PM: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch and a welcome drink are served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
• You will see Dog Rock and Incense Burner Rocks, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
• Later, we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
• After returning to the boat, we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and seasonal fruit in the “Floating Garden”.
• Dinner is served onboard and then you will have free time to listen to music, relax under the stars or join in Karaoke singing. …

Day 2: Halong - Cat Ba Island ( B, L , )
Option1 : • Full day sea kayaking to discover the hidden beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, served at around 7:30AM, kayaking begins.
• Then Deluxe Junk starts cruising on Halong bay, passing by some beauty spots like: Drum Cave, Man’s Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman’s Cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation.
• You will have an opportunity to understand more about fishermen’s daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farming area
• We return to Deluxe Junk at around 4:00PM for the second night.

Option 2 : Cat Ba discovery : ( B, L , )
• 7.30 AM: Breakfast is served onboard. Afterwards, as the boat heads for the other side of the bay, you will have the opportunity of passing by Van Gia floating village and fish farming area
• WE will also visit Monkey Island before arriving at Cat Ba Island for lunch. In the afternoon, you may spend your time relaxing, swimming at the Resort or sightseeing in Catba town and bustling Fish port area

Day 3: Cat Ba - Ha Long – Hanoi ( B, L )
• After breakfast, we take a local wooden boat back to the Junk for our return to Halong City. Enroute there will be time for swimming and ‘arm-chair’ exploration of more beautiful limestone islands- have your camera ready for some beautiful shots !
• 11.30 AM: Halong Phoenix Cruiser arrives at the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi.
Trip ends at 4:00PM.

STANDARD: 55$/ Person ( 1 Night on boat + 1 Nite at Mini Hotel )

SUPERIOR: $86.00 /person. ( Overnight stay at PRINCESS Hotel 3*** )
SUPERIOR: $95.00 /person. ( Overnight stay at HOLIDAYVIEW
Hotel 3*** )
  • DELUXE OPTION: 169$/person (2 Nights on Boat )
  • DELUXE OPTION: 199$/person ( 1 Night on Boat & 1 Night at: SunRise Resort )
  • DELUXE OPTION: 125$/person ( 1 Night on Boat & 1 Night at: HolidayView Hotel )
Includes: Fresh seafood meals, Kayaking, Transportation, English speaking guide, Entrance fee,

Excludes: Drinks, Personal expenses, tips for good services-

Needed things: Sun cream, Insect repellent, widebrim hat, Sun glasses, Swim suit

HALONG JUNKS RENTAL / HALONG BAY INFO // DAILY HALONG CRUISES

2 Day Halong Bay Cruises


Discover “Halong Bay in Style” on Deluxe Halong Phoenix Cruiser
( 2 days - 1 night )

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong
• 7h30 to 8h30 AM: ATLANTIC VIETNAM’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel, for the 3.5 hr (165km) drive to Halong City.
• 12:00 PM: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
• You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
• Later we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
• After returning to the boat a fresh fruit will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
• Dinner is served onboard and then you have free time to listen to music, join in Karaoke singing or relax under the stars.

Day 2: Halong - Hanoi
• 7.30AM: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, passing by Drum Cave, Man’s Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman’s Cave.
• Then the Junk heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay.
• You will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen’s daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot for swimming.
• 11.30 AM: The boat returns to the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi.
Trip ends around 4:00PM.


STANDARD OPTION: 35$/
person ( Joining tour )
SUPERIOR OPTION: $59.00 /person ( Joining tour )
DELUXE OPTION: 79$ /person (
Joining tour )

Includes:
Fresh seafood meals, Kayaking, Transportation, English speaking guide, Entrance fee

Excludes: Drinks , personal expenses, tips for good services

Needed things: Sun cream, Insect repellent, Hat, Sun-glasses, Swim suits

HALONG JUNKS RENTAL / HALONG BAY INFO // DAILY HALONG CRUISES


1 Day Halong Bay Cruises


Amazing Halong Bay Cruises
(Full day) Daily departure

Being situated in the Tonkin Gulf, Halong bay is one of the world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes. The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between these karts cliffs, which loom like fairy-tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. The bay is dotted with tiny islands, pristine sandbanks on the turquoise water providing an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing on the sun deck.

At 7:30 AM. Meet/ greet at your hotel, We drive to Halong City, approximately 3 hour drive. Once at Halong City you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning scenery, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area.( SURPRISING Caves ) As we cruise, Our boat staff will serve you a local seafood lunch on boat. After 4 hour navigation we sail back to harbor and drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. The trip ending at your hotel in Ha Noi.

SUPERIOR Option: 24 US$ / person ( 4 hour cruises )
DELUXE Option: 29$/ person ( 4 hour cruises + 1 hour Seakayak free )

Includings: All transports, Entrance fees, Boat cruises, English- speaking guide, Lunch onboard

Excludings: Travel insurance, personal expenditure, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & VAT

1 Day Perfume Pagoda


Perfume Pagoda Tour
(full day - daily operation)


Travellers visit Perfume Pagoda not only because of their believes but also of breathtaking landscape of this area. Pagodas with mysterious atmosphere, streams flow windingly through limestone mountains and many beautiful caves make your tour the most impressive one. Click here to see pictures.

Itinerary

AM: Departure at 7.30. Arrive Perfume Pagoda after 2-hour bus trip through Vietnamese villages. Walk to Yen wharf to take rowing boat for 1 hour cruise along Yen stream with crossing by many Buddish shrines and pagodas. One stopover to visit Trinh temple and trek up to the "Huong Tich" cave on the top of the mountain. (L)

PM: Have lunch then visit Thien Tru pagoda, shopping, worshiping then a short break.......Back to Yen wharf. Return to Hanoi, arrive in Hanoi app. 18.00 PM.

Joining Cost: $24 /person
Private tour is available

Included: E.S. guide, Ac transport, spacious boat, admission fees, meal as specified (L)
Excluded: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses. Tips are welcome!


1 Day Hoa Lu - Tam Coc


Feature: It is always worthwhile to take a day trip to Hanoi’s surroundings for refreshment away from the city noise. Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination that has many attractions and stunning landscapes. First, journey back to the 10th century and visit the ancient capital. Then, tour the area by row boat, a perfect venue for you to relax and let your mind wander amongst the diverse limestone features.

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Tours
full day - daily departure


Being picked-up from your hotel is at 8:00am, We have a 2 hour drive (110km South) to the city of Ninh Binh, also known as the Inland Halong and the Ancient Capital. It will be an exciting day highlighted, by a 2 hour boat ride in a hand woven bamboo row boat down the Tam Coc streams enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.

After lunch served at a local riverside restaurant we make a short transfer (4 km) down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital eleven centuries ago. Here, there are two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century. Return to Hanoi and the tour ends at your hotel around 5:00 pm.

Joining tour: 24$ / person ($US)
Private tour is available

Included: E.S. guide, Ac transport, spacious boat, admission fees, meal as specified (L).
Excluded: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses. Tips are welcome!

1 Day Hanoi City Tour


Feature: Alive with its tree-lined boulevards and lakes and its blend of French, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture, Hanoi is the jewel of Asia. Charming pagodas and the "36 streets and 36 wares" of the fascinating Old Quarter will vie for your attention. And, there are a multitude of other famous sights: the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, the Museum of Ethnology, the ancient Temple of Literature...

Hanoi City Tour
Fullday - Daily departure

Depart at 8:00 am from your hotel by van. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam's first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho (noodle soup) . In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women's Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple).
A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi's fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show ( tickets fare will be paid by Tourists ), a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city.

Joining Cost: 24$/ person ($US)
Private tour
is available upon customer's request

Included: E.S. guide, Ac transport, admission fees, meal as specified (L)

Excluded: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses. Tips are welcome!