Itinerary: Grand discovery 4 days 3 nights

This four day three night cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay is absolutely unique and impressive with many activities. You will kayak to get closer to small limestone islands, fishing with local people, enjoy a BBQ lunch in the private beach…

Keeping you off the beaten track with 3 nights staying in the Bay, you will be guided to admire the spectacular nature and get into local life in the floating village. The crews follow you during the trip and dedicate to personal service.

Itinerary Day 1: Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cap La 07.45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. 12.00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbour. 13.00 Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing. 13.30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. 15.00 Cruise to Cap La. 16.30 Enjoy paddling around Cap La and Tra San by kayak. 17.45 Back to junk for swimming or relaxation. 19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board. Day 2: Cap La -Cong Dam – Vung Ha 06.30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air. 08.30 Cruise to Cong Dam while appreciating the rock formations of Halong Bay. 09:00 Kayak through hidden lagoons and Cong Dam Geological park. 11.30 Sunbathe, relax or swim at Tra Gioi Beach. 12.30 BBQ lunch followed by relaxation on this deserted beach. 14:30 Visit Cong Dam Fishing Village by a rustic rowing boat, meat the local people and pass through the lagoons. 16.00 Cruise back to Vung Ha for swimming or kayaking. 19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board. Day 3 : Vung Ha – Ba Cua – Vung Vieng – Cong Do 07:30 Enjoy the morning on the bay while having breakfast. 08:30 Fish with the local people and learn about local fishing techniques. 09:30 Cruise to Ba Cua Beach for relaxation and swimming. Discover Bo Hung (Dor-beetle) Island by kayak. 11:30 Have lunch on board. 14:00 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat. 15:00 Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming and kayaking. 19:00 Enjoy a deluxe dinner in Thien Canh Son Cave, stay overnight on board. Day 4 Cong Do – Hon Gai Harbour 07.30 Enjoy the fresh air and gentle breezes of the bay in the morning while having breakfast on board. 08.30 Free time for kayaking, swimming or relaxation. 10.00 Cruise towards the harbour while an a la carte lunch is served 11.45 – 12.00 Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province. 14.00 – 14.30 Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artist. 17.00 – 17.30 Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends

Notes:

• This itinerary might subject to change due to the weather or tide condition without prior notice (The activities might be rotated and the dinner in cave might be arranged on the first or the second night)
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.

For safety reasons, these below visitors are not recommended to cruise overnight in Halong Bay:

• Person with disability: physical or sensory
• Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
• Person who is older than 80
• Person who is overweight (>100kg)
• Person who is taller than 2 meters

• Inclusive: All land transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi. Welcoming drink. Luxury, en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water. All meals on boat. Tea & coffee. Guide on board. Kayaking. Water puppet show. Exclusive: Personal expenses. Extra drinks. Bank charge (for payment by credit cards). What’s to bring? Sun Glasses Sun Block Wide Brim Hat Insect Repellents Swimming Suits Warm Clothes ( in winter ) Original Passport Candy, cakes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils or other learning tools for children and elderly in the fishing village More details at http://www.reddragoncruise.com/itinerary/grand-discovery