Halong
Bay is great for beginners, the hundreds of limestone peaks forming a
calming barrier to the churning South China Sea. Our guides provide and introduction
to paddling and safety skills before we are on the water. A small group
size also means more quality time with your guide who will help you improve
your skills. There are also
numerous beach coves to haul your kayak up onto and relax. For advanced
paddlers we have imported Seaward and Phoenix kayaks, miles of open water,
caves
and winding routes to keep you busy.
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Well,
it's not the Cote d'Azur. Travel to Halong Bay was only recently permitted
by administrative authority and there are still many off-limits
areas. Tourism is new to the bay, government-controlled, and the boats
do not compare to the sleek fiberglass yachts you'll find elsewhere, even in
nearby
Thailand
where
private operators
can import such boats which is not yet permitted in Vietnam. Although,
our wooden boats are newly built and made specific for overnighting on
the bay. The 8-cabin Huong Hai and Tropical Sails are currently the nicest boats on the bay.
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In an environement where there
is an extreme
variance in quality, we operate the best trips on
the bay. We lease the finest boats on the bay , maintain a small group size, hire licensed experienced
guides with imported kayaks, not inflatable or hard plastic kayaks.
Our onboard chef also prepares delicious, local and seafood dishes that we specify.
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It varies
by time of year. Please see our weather
page. However, it is never really
too cold to kayak the bay and the water stays a comfortable temperature.
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Have
a look at our three-day itinerary.
This is a rough guide — if you on are a private tour or in a small
group we can modify the itinerary to you desires. Departure from your hotel
in
Hanoi is typically between 8 and 9:00 AM and returning the third day by
dinner. On the bay, we typically kayak mornings, break for lunch and then
kayak until dusk followed by dinner featuring freshly caught seafood. However,
you are always free to explore
the
beaches, islands or stay
onboard
to
relax.
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We
provide all kayaking, safety, camping and dining equipment. Please read
our packing
list for recommended itms to bring.
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All of our trips have a maximum of eight
travelers, but there are often less.
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Our
groups are a mix of people from around the world, usually friends, families
and couples. We frequently have honeymooners and our trips are also available for private bookings..
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Check availibility on our calendar, then
send our simple registration
information.
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If
you would like to contact us directly, you may e-mail us.
Or, please contact us by phone at: (415) 731-4311. If you are already
in Vietnam,
please stop by one of our offices which are
conveniently located.
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