Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
Arrival transfer to five star hotel, deluxe roomAt leisure.Overnight at the hotel, deluxe room

Day 2: Hanoi (B,L)
Morning city tour to visit the temple of literature and Museum of Ethnology. Lunch at Moca cafe, a popular lunch spot for both local and visitors.Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Hanoi or walk amongst the old quarter to shop nice little things. Evening water puppet ticket reserved for 2 person. Overnight at hotel, deluxe room

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong bay charter boat (B,L,D)
8.30pick up from the hotel and transfer to Halong bayour crew welcomes you on board . Enjoy welcome drink, check into your cabin, and lunch with fresh seafood is served. At 13:00, start a 3.5 hours cruise into misty Halong bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, a Floating Fishing village with its unique way of living... then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Titop beach or climb up to the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. After dinner, cruise to fishing site for a glance at how the fishing is done or catch squid by yourself.

Day 4: Quanlan Island and beach (B,L,D)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscape. Sitting on the upper deck, you can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. The silence is almost eerie, you can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against your boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air & gentle breez. Breakfast at 8:00am and the boat starts cruising to Quan Lan. Lunch on boat. After arriving at Quan Lan (14:00), cycling to explore Quan Lan island seeing old Quan Lan temple, then on to untouched beach of Minh Chau for sunbathing and relaxing. Back to Quan Lan beach for swimming and BBQ dinner on the beach. Over night on boat.

Day 5: Isolated beaches & Island (B,L,D)
Breakfast at 8:30 and the boat starts cruising to Sen Hamlet, arrives at Sen Hamlet wharf at 10:30, Cycling to explore Sen Hamlet by yourself (8 km) on snake trail through paddy fields & resident area. Enjoy lunch with local products in a traditional-ancient house. Get back the boat at the other pier (4km) from the village and cruise to Cong Tay island for swimming and kayaking, dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 6: Catba island (B)
Enjoy the morning swim with fresh fruits, tea or coffee and sweet cake. At 8:30am, boat starts cruising towards the harbor through Bai Tu Long bay. Brunch at 10:30am on the way, check out at 11:45, The boat arrive at habour by 12:00. Boat transportation to Catba island. Arrival at Catba island at 3pm. At leisure.Overnight at Sunrise resort, deluxe sea view.

Day 7-8: Catba island (B)
Enjoy beautiful scenery of catba island. Overnight at Sunrise resort, deluxe sea view.

Day 9: Catba island - Halong bay (B)
Boat transfer to Halong bay. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Halong city, deluxe ocean view.

Day 10: Halong bay - Hanoi (B)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Hanoi airport for the flight back home

Tour price in USD and per person, based on 2 people traveling together

• Children under 5 years old. Free of charge
• Children from under 12 year old. 1/2 adult fare

Private small charter Junk

The Halong junk was designed as nice as an old yacht. It can be regarded as a floating hotel with international standard equipment including 3 rooms, dining room, kitchen, walking ground… Halong is the unique of this kind to welcome visitors who need afloat home-like accommodation while on boat enjoying stunning sheer backdrops , splendid caves fishing, swimming in breathtaking secluded Halong Bay.

Trip includes:

• Accommodation on double share basis at indicated hotels with breakfast
• Accommodation on double basis on private junk ( cabin is lockable)
• Boat cruise with full board meals, welcome drink on arrival; 1 drink (beer or soft drink )
• Fresh fruit, free tea and coffee
• Round trip transfer to and from Hanoi by A.C comfortable car
• Entrance to Halong bay
• English speaking local guide,
• Visa code approval for visa stamp upon arrival

Trip excludes:

• Pre/post trip arrangement (can be arranged upon request)
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees ( US$25 per person upon arrival)
• Drink other than the above
• Tips
• Other personal expenses

Trip summary :

• Where: Trip starts in Hanoi and ends in Hanoi
• When: All year round
• Grade: Luxury
• Accommodation: Nice and old style junk boat
• Transport: Private car or bus
• Meals: As indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)