Situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the most beautiful world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands and islets, which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes....

Situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the most beautiful world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands and islets, 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 karsts 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 about on the junk boat.

Tour program: Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00 then start the journey east of Hanoi (approximately 3 to 3,5 hours) to Ha Long City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation, arriving to Halong City at about 12:00.

You will be welcome onboard and start 4 hours cruise around this magnificent bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment - you will also have the opportunity to stop at two of the many grottoes.

We will stop to visit Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace. You will surprise at nature’s creativity, this cave seems to glisten with gold and silver.  We sail around to enjoy the beauty of Halong bay and back to harbor for driving back to your hotel in Hanoi. Arrive your hotel at around 20:00. End of the trip.

Tour Includes:

English speaking tour guide, other language tour guides are available on request.

Modern/Private car or mini van from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return

Private boat cruise in Halong Bay

Sea food Lunch on the boat

Entrance fees.

 

Tour Excludes:

 
Accommodation in Hanoi

Travel insurance

Other not mentioned in the tour program

Personal expenses such as drink on the junk boat, telephone, tips