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Halong Bay: Itinerary

We offer the highest-quality tours of Halong from 2 to 5 days in length. The three-day tour is a nice compliment to our cycling tours or as a short side-trip from Hanoi. Seafood cuisine and long-distance transport are on one of our "mother ships" - cruising boats equipped with comfortable, private cabins and lavatories with spacious top deck and dining room. Small groups on our 8 or 3-cabin boats are served by a crew of 5 including a talented chef and lead by a internationally-licensed kayaking guide with minimum of 5 years on the bay. Meals are abundant and delicious, highlighting local seafood cooked up fresh. Vegetarians can also be accommodated. Private tours may alter the itinerary to their desires, although our shared boat will have plenty of options for swimming, hiking, exploration of floating villages and other activities aside form kayaking. Please see our CALENDAR FOR AVAILIBILITY. Note: If quality (or privacy) is not an issue, there are many backpacker cafes in Hanoi who offer budget, group kayak tours to Halong Bay. Contact us for a referral to one. Please also see our FAQ on Halong Bay. 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi to Halong Bay via private car, stopping en route to admire the picturesque landscape en route. After arrival, board wooden yacht for seafood lunch while cruising out onto the bay. Dock for Sightseeing in Hang Dau Go (Hiding the Timber Cave), the largest grotto in the Halong area before mounting kayaks for afternoon paddle. Return to boat for sunset and seafood dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2
Are we in a James Bond movie (that would be Goldfinger)? Full day on the bay, exploring grottos, coves, inland lagoons, and empty white-sand beaches. Also options for island hiking, visiting floating villages and swimming in beach coves or lazing onthe deck. Lunch, dinner and overnight on boat.
Day 3
Half-day kayaking on the bay and other activities by desire. Farewell banquet lunch with crew before return to Halong port for private car transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
Dates Almost all our tours are private for couples, families, and small groups of friends with dates as requested. If you do not want a private trip, we can seek to combine you with others to lower the cost of your trip. SEE OUR CALENDAR. Landcost (3 days): From US$488 per person (based on four people, discount for larger groups), including all freshly-cooked meals, bottled water, accommodation, professional kayaks, experienced kayak guide, instruction, and transportation to and from Hanoi. Private boat tours start at $1,580. Accommodation is on the Huong Hai Deluxe boat or the new 3-cabin boat, the finest boats on Halong. Click here for our packing list.