DISCOVER HALONG BAY AND CAT BA ISLAND
Trip Operation:Daily Departure
Route:Hanoi –Halong Bay –Cat ba Island –Halong –Hanoi
Duration:3 days / 2 nights
Halong Cruises –Let us take you back in time on a fascinating relaxing journey along the Red River Delta to the World Heritage Site,the Halong Bay with our Phoenix Cruiser,a wooden junk based on the model of the old Vietnamese court vessels with sails,a wide transom and rectangular superstructure,luxurious,traditional styling paired with sophisticated modern facilities and comforts.
Day 1:Hanoi – Halong Bay (L,D)
8.00 – 8.30: Halong Phoenix Cruiser’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city,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.
12.15:Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape.
15.15:Visiting Amazing cave,one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms.
16.25 Enjoy kayaking with guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck.
17.45:Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave.
18.00:Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine.
19.00:Seafood set-dinner on board.
21.00:Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night,Board Games,Fishing or karaoke program. Overnight on Halong Phoenix Cruiser.
Day 2:Halong Cuises – Cat Ba island –Thien Long Cave –Relaxation on the beach (B,L)
A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin
7.30:Have breakfast while complimentary tea &coffee are served.
8.00:Transfer to day trip boat to Gia Luan Dock – Cat Ba Island.
9.00:Visit Thien Long cave. You will pass by prawn farming area owned by locals. Get on small boat on the mangrove tree canal to approach Thien Long cave with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites and listen to the legend by our guide.
12.00:Have lunch on the bamboo restaurant with delicious local food and take a rest in the absolute countryside.
13.30:Transfer to Cat Ba Island to check in hotel. In the afternoon,you can relax,swim on Cat Co beaches to dump the beauty connection between sea and mountain or just lie down on the beach looking at sunset. Dinner is for your choice,enjoy taste of Vietnamese cuisine for special or anywhere you wish for your favorite.
Day 3:Cat Ba Island –Halong cruise– Hanoi (B,L)
7.15:Have breakfast in your hotel
8.00 – 8.15:Transfer to Gia Luan Dock.
9.00:Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.
11.00:Set menu lunch is served on board.
12.00:Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
16.00:Arrive in Hanoi. End of services.
Quotation in USD per person:
| Option | Deluxe Room | Phoenix Room |
| 1night on boat &1night in Holiday View Hotel | US$ 135 ++ | US$ 155 ++ |
| 1night on boat &1night in Sunrise Resort Catba | US$ 215 ++ | US$ 235 ++ |
Special note:
Breakfast and accommodation 1 night deluxe en-suite twin/double cabin,1night in the hotel.
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle.
English speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees.
Kayaking,complimentary glass of wine,fresh fruit.
Cooking demonstration and night activities.
Refresher towel.
Complimentary a bottle of water per way.
Meals:2 breakfasts,3 lunches and 1 dinner
Tour prices exclude:
Drinks,gratuities and personal expenses.
1 Dinner in Catba islands
Tax and insurance.
Cruiser Policy
Single supplement on Phoenix Cruiser US$ 35 per night.
Single supplement in Holiday View with superior room: US$ 20 per night.
Single supplement in Sunrise resort with superior room: US$ 55 per night.
Baby Cot is free of charge and according to availability.
Children under 4 years will be free of charge (Maximum is 1 child).
Children from 4 to under 9 years old (Maximum is 1 child):
Sharing bed with parent will be charged 50% the adult tour price.
Sharing room with adult will be charged 70% the adult tour price.
From 9 and above will be charged as adult.
Two children under 9 years old sharing a private cabin are charged at 75% of full cabin rate.
Notes
Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions. Advance registration is required with full name,date of birth,nationality,passport number,visa expiry date for all Passengers. Surcharge of 25% will be added for cruises on December 24 &31 and Lunar New Year Eve. A valid passport is required upon check-in on board. Children whose traveling documents are attached to parent’s passport must travel with the parent. Credit cards accepted on board:Amex,Visa and MasterCard.
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Connecting room is available upon request (only Halong Phoenix Cruiser 1).
Things to bring
Original passport,swimming suites,sun glasses,insect repellent.
Cruise Halong Bay Booking on Halong Phoenix Cruiser with us – Origin Travel provide you with just the kind of great holiday that you dream of!
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