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Unique Experiences:
Explore an authentic Vung Vieng fishing village.
Discover Bai Tu Long Bay by kayak.
Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine while cruising.
Start your day with an introduction to Tai Chi on the boat deck.
Trip Length: 3 Days
Participants:
Up to 4 travelers may book this trip. One or more components of this trip are a shared experience.
Physical Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Inclusions:
Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Accommodations: 2 nights on Renea Cruise in a Deluxe Double or Twin, Deluxe Triple, or Deluxe Family w/Connecting Rooms
Transportation:  Hanoi City Center Hotel to Ha Long Port by Bus, Ha Long Port to Hanoi City Center Hotel by Bus or Halong to Ninh Binh by Bus
Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide from Hanoi and on Boat, Entrance and Sightseeing Fees, Cooking Demonstration, Sunset party, Morning Tai Chi, Kayaking
Exclusions:
Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and Lunar New Year Dinners
Age Policy: Adults: 12 to 99 years of age
Children: 6 to 11 years of age
Infants: 0 to 5 years of age
Special Information:
After you've finished your cruise, you may choose to continue to Ninh Binh instead of returning to Hanoi. Please let us know when you book if you'd like to avail yourself of this alternative.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay
In the morning, your shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel and you'll begin your journey to the most amazing bay in North Vietnam. On the way, we'll make a quick stop to rest and arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port just after noon. You'll have a bit of time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while we wait for our captain and then head to our boat by tender. Once we're aboard, we'll enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes listening to a safety briefing and an overview of the activities available. We'll check-in to our cabin and then sit down to enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set menu served while we cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay.

In the early afternoon we'll arrive at the kayaking area around Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and its breathtaking nature, swim, and relax. We'll return to the boat in the late afternoon and enjoy a sunset party while we sail to the overnight anchorage. A few hours later we'll enjoy a sumptuous set dinner on board. The rest of the night is free at leisure - challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gather around for a board game. You can try your luck with squid fishing or just kick back with a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Renea Cruise Deluxe Double or Twin, Deluxe Triple, or Family w/Connecting Rooms
Transportation: Hanoi to Ha Long International Cruise Port by Shuttle Bus


Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay
Start your day early with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Then head over for a Western-style breakfast to prepare yourself for another day of exploration. We'll transfer to a day cruise and pass several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam and enter pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. In the park, we'll visit the Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people. We'll return to our boat for lunch around noon.

In the early afternoon, we'll spend some more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam or you can relax on a boat. If the weather allows, we'll head over to Thay Cave before heading back to our anchor point. In the late afternoon we'll enjoy another sunset party followed by dinner. Once again, the rest of the night is free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Renea Cruise Deluxe Double or Twin, Deluxe Triple, or Family w/Connecting Rooms


Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay to Hanoi or Ninh Binh
Start your day early once again with a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck or sleep in a little longer. Today's breakfast will also offer Western-style options as well as traditional Vietnamese food. After breakfast, we'll explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Our guide will share some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this Cave along the way. We'll then head back to the boat and check-out of our cabin. Once we're all ready, we'll join our traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration. and then enjoy a slightly early Vietnamese lunch. By noon we'll be back at Ha Long International Cruise Port and start back towards Hanoi or Ninh Binh. We'll reach Hanoi or Ninh Binh in the afternoon where you'll continue your next adventure!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Ha Long International Cruise Port to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus or Ha Long International Cruise Port to Ninh Binh by Shared Bus

 

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