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Halong Bay

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Highlights:

• Be enchanted by the tranqulity and beauty of nature of Halong Bay
• Cruise amongst the lime karsts that tower above the way
• Explore a cave and share a seafood feast.

Tour style:Nature, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Transport & Entrance fees as indicated, Meals: 1 lunch.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 11-12 hours
• Pickup location:

  Pick up at centrally located hotels in Hanoi.

• Pickup Time: 7.30 AM-8.00 AM
• Drop off location:

  Drop off at centrally located hotels in Hanoi.

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  It is very important to please email Hanoi Urban Adventures on info@hanoiurbanadventures.com to confirm your pick up hotel at least 24 hours prior to departure. This confirmation helps to avoid delays in our departure.

• Dress standard:

  Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.

• Child policy:

  Children must be between 6 years and 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 years are not permitted on this tour.

   

   

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Our Halong Bay tourbegins with a 3 ½ hour drive from the hectic pace of life in Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi, to the tranquil and beautiful Halong Bay. En route we will stop off at the Hong Ngoc Humanity Centre, a handicraft outlet developed to provide support to communities in the area including people with disabilities. 

 

On arrival in Halong City we board our private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, famous for its spectacular limestone karsts jutting out of the peaceful green waters of the bay. The views are spectacular as we cruise amongst the nearly 2000 islands that fill the bay. You will see first hand why Halong Bay has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1994 and announced as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011. Halong Bay means "Bay of the Descending Dragon" and legend has it that in ancient times, when the Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to assist in the fight. During the battle, the dragons spat out jewels that would later become the islands that now are scattered around the bay.

 

After a welcome drink, we have a chance to enjoy a seafood lunch on board while we cruise among the breathtaking scenery... what a way to spend the day! Soak up the majestic atmosphere from the top deck and enjoy the stunning views or relax below in comfortable surroundings.

 

Our Halong Bay cruise takes us to explore some of the grottos or caves that have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. We also drop in on a fishing village where we learn more about the culture and customs of the local inhabitants.

 

We return to Hanoi by road in the late in the afternoon where you have a chance to reflect on this memorable day.

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Traveller Feedback:

Ms. Jennifer L.
Singapore ~ 14 Jan 2013[back to top]

Our guide, Tang, was very professional. We really want to thank him for being our guide that day.

 

Ms. Ebony B.
Australia ~ 13 Jan 2013[back to top]

Was an excellent trip. Out guide Cuong was fantastic and made the whole experience fun and worthwhile. Would be certain to do an urban adventures trip again!

 

Mrs. Maddison G.
~ 05 Dec 2012[back to top]

Our tour guide Quan was well informed with many facts about hanoi itself and Halong Bay. I learnt a lot of new information and really enjoyed my experience at Halong Bay! They were even kind enough to drive us to our hotel in Halong Bay which really impressed us, thank you!

 

Ms. Netchanoke P.
Thailand ~ 04 Oct 2012[back to top]

Overall, the tour was great, but a little bit exausting on the bus for return way from HAN to HALONG. If poss, seats should be more comfy, then customers would be more happy even with the long duration in transfers.

 

Ms. Rebecca D.
Australia ~ 19 Jul 2012[back to top]

Excellent service - was amazed that the tour operated even though I was the only client that day, had the boat all to myself - wonderful!

 

Mr. Judith C.
USA ~ 20 Apr 2012[back to top]

guide with very good local knowledge and very kind, driver was exellent, the crew on the ship did a very good job

 

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.