HALONG BAY & LAN HA BAY TOUR

HALONG BAY & LAN HA BAY TOUR WITH KAYAK - BHAYA CRUISES

HL3-01: 3 DAYS HALONG BAY WITH BHAYA CRUISES
3 Days/2 Night

INTRODUCTION

• 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 3-day cruise is ideal for keen novice and experienced kayakers alike. Bhaya combines oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing holiday.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay - Bhaya Cruise (Lunch/Dinner)

• 08.30 - 12.00: Ride from your hotel to Halong Bay
• 12.00 - 12.30: Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing
  13.00 - 15.30: Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village
• 15.30 - 17.00: Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
  Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat;
  Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
  Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.;
  Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling, etc
• 17.00 - 19.30: Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck
• 19.30 Seafood Set-dinner onboard
• 21.00 Relax at leisure, retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight aboard Bhaya
  

Day 2: Bhaya Cruise - Bhaya Spirit - Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• 06.15 Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck
• 07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise the Bay. Early breakfast in the Dining Room

Depending on weather, Bhaya Spirit will cruise:

OPTION 1 FOR CALM SEAS

• 10:00 Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water
• 12:00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard
• 13:30 Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting)
• 16:00 Return to Bhaya Classic
• 17:00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck
• 19:30 Seafood Set-dinner onboard
• 21:00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight onboard Bhaya Classic.

OPTION 2 FOR SMOOTH SEAS

• 09:00 Guided kayaking tour of Hang Luon, perhaps the most beautiful lagoon in the Bay, where you can expect to see monkeys, birds and other wildlife
• 10:30 Visit the top of Titov OR Soi Sim Islet and enjoy 360 degree views of Halong Bay
• 12:00 Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard while cruising to the Hang Toi area
• 13:30 Kayak around the Hang Toi area then visit Van Gia fishing village (time permitting)
• 16:00 Return to Bhaya Classic
• 17:00 The vessel cruises back through the bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck
• 19:30 Seafood Set-dinner onboard
• 21:00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight onboard Bhaya Classic.

Day 3: Bhaya Cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)

• 06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
• 07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc
• 08.00 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot)
• 09.00 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
• 11:00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Drive back to Hanoi
• 15.00 Arrive at your hotel, End of services.

RATES: 01 JAN 2009 - 30 OCT 2009

Pax of group	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Book this!
Deluxe	550	300	295	280	275	270	265	260
Single Supp.			200		200		200
TOTAL	500	600	1085	1120	1575	1620	2055	2080

• Our costs are Net including Tax and Service charge
• Baby under 5 when sharing bed with parent: no charge. Child from 6-12 sharing bed with parent (only 1 child allowed): please adding 75 USD for entrance fee & meals
• Single supplement is a must for odd group for single room
• Peak Day Surcharge: 24 Dec, 31 Dec and Vietnamese New Year: 25% surcharge of total cost
• Please contact us if you want to Charter this cruise for your group.

Inclusive:

• Private car or van with driver, gasoline
• Accommodation in luxury AC en-suite cabin
• English/French speaking guide on board
• Welcome cocktail on arrival, Vietnamese sea food lunch and dinner on first day. International buffet brunch in the next day.
• Entrance fees to Halong Bay
• Free use of swimming equipment, Tai Chi Class
• Kayak service
• Cooking demonstration
  

Exclusive:

• Drinks, Tips, Extras and other services not mentioned in the tour above

BHAYA SPIRIT

• The Bhaya Spirit came into service in September, 2008. The boat features a single-deck design centered around an expansive foredeck and spacious covered dining area. It has a capacity of up to 20 day-trip passengers for sightseeing and recreation cruises around the natural wonder of Halong Bay. The boat focuses on supporting the 3 day cruise program of the main Bhaya vessels and its kayaking activities.
• Bhaya Spirit features 1 Deck, including an expansive foredeck and a spacious covered dining area for a maximum of 20 guests.
• Fully equipped with kayaking equipments and professional service, Bhaya Spirit will be sure to impress. Enjoy 360 degree views of the Halong Bay from foredeck, swim into emerald waters, relax in the sun or participate in a kayaking adventure into hidden lagoons and caves. Experience all that this magnificent Bay has to offer.

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