This is one of the best of Luxury Halong Cruises collection. Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery. While all those who visit Halong Bay are charmed by the archipelago’s beauty, few visitors are aware that the three-thousand islands that dot this bay are home to many rare plants, including species found nowhere else in the world. We chose our boat’s name "Halong Ginger" because, like the plant it was named after, our junk is perfectly suited to this environment. With its golden sails, polished woodwork and refined, Asian décor, the Halong Ginger offers an unforgettable ambiance of relaxed elegance. Join us, and see Halong Bay in style.
Facilities
- Restaurants and Bar
- Kayaking Service (Optional)
- A/C cabins with en-suite bathrooms
- First Aid Kits
- Doctor on-call
- Luggage 1
- Emergency Tender boat
- Major credit cards accepted - Dial-up Internet Access at The Reception
- Conference and Meeting Equipment
- Safety box at the reception
- IDD at the reception
- Boutique
- Library (Rental and Exchange only)
- 24/7 Securit
Day 1: Hanoi - Drive to Halong Bay
Leave Hanoi at 7:45 AM and arrive in Halong Bay around 12:00PM by private car or van (transportation service on your request)
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services are available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.30 Arrive at the Me Cung cave area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Me Cung cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Me Cung is the most recently explored and opened for public access. The cave is 15 meters above sea level and 800 square meters with beautiful stalagmites &stalactites, at the end of the excursion, guest can enjoy the top view and take picture of Bai Tu Long bay & Lan Ha bay from the top up of the cave. We will tour the cave for about 20 minutes.
15.50 From the cave we will re-board the tender back to the mother boat and make the short trip to the Cua Van fishing village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person.
17.20 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 - 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
Day 2: Halong Bay Cruise - Drive to Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-20 minutes to the top. There is a large viewing deck about half-way up with amazing panoramic views. This may be as far as you will need or want to climb, but if you wish you may continue the top. If you are hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan Chau Marina.
09.30 Check out of cabins at 9:30 please. Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina
Car is awaiting for you there and transfers you back to Hanoi (transportation service on your request).
Note: The above itinerary is subject to change without prior notice and depends on weather condition!
INCLUDES
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
- English speaking guide on board
- Sunset cocktails and canapés at Tien Ong cave
- Cooking demonstration on 2nd day
- All meals per program
- Sunrise Tai Chi Class
- All entrance and visiting fees
- Tax and Services charges.
EXCLUDES
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa Arrangements
- Kayaking 35$/person/hour (Book directly on board)
- Tips and other Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Transfer round trip ( on request)
Day 1: Hanoi - Drive to Halong Bay
Leave Hanoi at 7:45 AM and arrive in Halong Bay around 12:00PM by private car or van (transportation service on your request)
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.30 Lunch is served.
Spa services are available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.30 Arrive at the Me Cung cave area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Me Cung cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Me Cung is the most recently explored and opened for public access. The cave is 15 meters above sea level and 800 square meters with beautiful stalagmites & stalactites, at the end of the excursion, guest can enjoy the top view and take picture of Bai Tu Long bay & Lan Ha bay from the top up of the cave. We will tour the cave for about 20 minutes.
15.50 From the cave we will re-board the tender back to the mother boat and make the short trip to the Cua Van fishing village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $12 per person.
17.20 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 - 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
08.15 Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for Cat Ba Island.
10.15 Arrive at Cat Ba Island and travel to the Viet Hai Village by bicycle or motorbike. The trip takes about 10 minutes on motorbike or about 25 minutes by bicycle. Tour Viet Hai, a small village with about 300 residents, for about 30 minutes. Visit the village school and clinic and observe everyday life of a Vietnamese countryside village. Return to the boat by bicycle or motorbike.
11.45 Back on board, set sail for the Bat Cave.
12.30 Lunch is served.
13.30 Join the kayaking excursion to the Bat cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board and swimming while here.
15.30 Depart from the Bat Cave area and sail to rejoin the main boat.
15.45 Return to the main boat and free time till dinner.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.
Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise – Drive to Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at Titop Island.
07.45 Transfer by tender to the island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
08.45 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan Chau Marina.
09.30 Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina (transportation service on your request).
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
INCLUDES
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar
- Boat trip & specified Program
- English speaking guide on board
- Sunset cocktails and canapés at Tien Ong cave
- 2 hour biking round trip on an island on 2nd day (weather permits)
- Cooking demonstration on 3rd day
- Kayaking on 2nd day
- All meals per program
- Sunrise Tai Chi Class
- All entrance and visiting fees
- Tax and Services charges.
EXCLUDES
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa Arrangements
- Drinks, tips
- Other Personal Expenses.
- Transfer round trip ( on request)
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