kayaking and cruising Halong Bay
3Days2Nights

Tripcode: KNHL3
Highlights:
- Exploring the limestone islands, fishing villages and emerald green waters of UNESCO World Heritage Listed Halong Bay 
- Sea Kayaking to discover the many hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves
- Kayaking trip to discover Luon Cave. Cua Van fishing village, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Ba Ham Lake, Bai Tu Long Bay.

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi- Halong Kayaking
Leave Hanoi at early in the morning for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive at 12h15 in Halong and board Bai Tho or Hoa Binh traditional sailing junk. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival; check in your comfortable cabin. Enjoy the sea seafood lunch served on board. Cruise to the grand Halong Bay through the limestone cliffs risen up from the emerald water with opportunities of photos taking of Dinah Huong Island, Gad Choy Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, visit Sung Sot the most beautiful cave of 14 biggest caves in Halong Bay, visit Tiptop Island, walk up the hill to enjoy the panorama of the Bay.
From here, we get some instruction of kayaking skills from the guide before getting on the kayak and start exploring around the Titop area to have close eyes to the mountains and being deep in side the water world. Paddling from Titop beach to Luon Cave. Enjoy sunset. Have dinner and relax in quite and fresh Bay. Relax, drinking or fishing at your pleasure before spending first night on board.

Day 2: Kayaking Day
Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast. Paddle from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man head, Tortoise and heading to Cua Van fishing village. Back to the cruise to go to Ba Trai Dao beach for a swim and relaxing on a sandy beach. Enjoy the sea seafood lunch served on board. After lunch will be a visit to Ba Ham Lake (Selected according to the tides). Free time at leisure or You can visit a fishing village at near by, our dinner will be served at 07.00 pm, Spend one more romantic night on boat at middle  of Halong bay.

Day 3: Halong Cruises- Hanoi
Have a breakfast served with tea, coffee and cake. Next is cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay to see Teapot, Chopsticks Island and Poem Mountain. Enjoy a buffet brunch on board before arriving in Ha Long pier. In the afternoon will be a car pick up to the Hotel in Hanoi. End of services.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner 

Tour costs in USD/per person in group of 02 people traveling together

++ Bai Tho Junks: 340 USD Transfer by private car from Hanoi (New, A/C, 4 seats)

++ Bai Tho Junks: 240 USD Transfer by shuttle bus from Hanoi (New, A/C, 16 seats)

INCLUSION OF:

2 nights on board in twin sharing cabin
kayaking on Halong bay as indicated programs
(kayaking trainer on boat only, not a guide)
Welcome drink
All meals (4 main meals, 1 buffet brunch, 1 breakfast, wine in first meal, 1 beer or water from second meal on Boat)
Free fresh fruit, tea or coffee
Travel insurance
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION OF :

   Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
   Tips and gratuities
    Personal expenses

Note: Additional English Speaking guide on boat and caves with surcharge: 75USD/per 3 days 2Night/per 01 group

 ++ Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. It is also very important that your insurance policy is relevant to the Vietnam Pathfinder style of travel. Vietnam Pathfinder offers a specially negotiated insurance policy specifically tailored to adventure travel. As well as providing substantial cover for medical emergency, cancellation and curtailment, personal luggage, money and valuables and legal expenses, this insurance will also provide cover for the adventure activities you may choose to undertake whilst on tour.

No client will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. If you have already arranged insurance elsewhere, please ensure that you are covered on your policy for any optional activities you may wish to join. If you plan on doing any activities which may not be covered, please purchase additional insurance.

At the start of your tour you will be asked to present your original policy document and complete an insurance information form. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this document, which you keep separate from the original.

Please note: you will not be permitted to join a Vietnam Pathfinder Tour without travel insurance.

++ Personal First Aid Kit
We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list of some recommended items:
Band Aids/Bandages, Laxatives, Upset stomach remedy, Anti-diarrhoea remedy, Panadol/Aspirin, Rehydration remedy, Antiseptic cream/powder, Sterile dressing, Any relevant course of medication such as contraceptive pills.
A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased for approximately US$25 at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoor travel shops.

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