Price is base on twin sharing accommodation. Single supplement is at extra cost.

Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (D)

Welcome at the airport by your local guide and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, climb into a traditional cyclo (pedicab) for a 90 minute tour of the colonial city’s traditional “36 streets of 36 wares” in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake vicinity. In the evening enjoy a traditional water puppet show before dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Hanoi city tour (B,L)

Full-day tour of Vietnam’s capital, including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and traditional stilt house, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the revered One-Pillar Pagoda. Pay visits to typical Vietnamese places of worship, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, along the shore of West Lake. Just before lunch, tour Vietnam’s first university, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit the Ethnology Museum, then end the day at the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Dinner at restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi – Bat Trang – Halong (B,L)

In the morning, leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via Bat Trang. Driving on the top of the dike along Red river delta. Visit to the ceramic village of Bat Trang then drive further to ancient temple. Picnic lunch in the garden of the temple and continue driving to Halong Bay. Arrive Halong Bay in late afternoon, check in hotel. Dinner and over night at the hotel in Halong.

Day 04: Halong – kayaking (B,L,D)

After breakfast at 09:00am. We board on the traditional junk. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch and the view of one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations as we head for the first kayaking point. When we arrive at the beautiful, secluded beach, the guides will teach paddling techniques and rescue procedure. Practise what you’ve learned for an hour before heading back to the junk for dinner and overnight on the boat.

Day 05: Halong – kayaking(B,L,D)

Enjoy the spectacular aquamarine water as we spend the whole day exploring the limestone karsts, tiny islands, deserted beaches, and countless caves and lagoons.

Day 06: Halong – kayaking (B,L,D)

A full day of cruising and kayaking around Van Gio Island. In the morning, we follow a string of islands, taking our time to stop and sun and swim on shell beaches, and explore small sea caves and hidden coves. Continue on to meet the main boat at Vung Vieng for dinner and overnight on board.

Day 07: Halong – kayaking(B,L,D)

Cruise to Nui Ngoc Island and start our paddle through the giant cave to one of the most beautiful areas in Halong Bay. Take your kayak where few tourists have ever ventured, arriving at the beachside Ba Men Temple, dedicated to the whale gods. After setting up camp near the temple, we join local fishermen at moonrise as they make offerings to the deities of the sea. If conditions are favourable, slip out under the stars for a moonlight paddle.

Day 08: Halong – kayaking (B,L,D)

In the morning, visit the Three Lagoons and begin our exploration of Bau Be Island. Stop at a small, isolated beach for swimming and sunbathing. Slide back into your kayak and continue on to the island’s most beautiful floating village. Meet the main boat and enjoy lunch before cruising to scout out the beautiful Hanh Cave near the port of Cam Pha.

Day 09: Halong – kayaking (B,L,D)

This morning we paddle to continue our explorations of the two-kilometre long Hanh Cave. Lunch on board and time for a nap and a swim at a pretty, white-sand beach before cruising on the main boat back to the pristine Bai Tu Long Bay. Over night on the boat near the Trinh Nu Cave.

Day 10: Halong – Kayaking (B,L,D)

Full day kayaking to check out the seldom-visited caves, coves and lagoons of Bai Tu Long Bay. Overnight on board.

Day 11: Kayaking – Bai Chay – Hanoi (B,L,-)

This morning we take our final paddle and making a loop from Bai Tu Long through the most spectacular area in Halong Bay with a visit to Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. Lunch on board to celebrate our successful navigation of one of the world’s most beautiful bays while cruising back to Halong City. Drive back to Hanoi, free time and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 12: Hanoi free (B,-,D)

Today free to explore Hanoi on own. Farewell dinner at the restaurant in town. Over night at the hotel

Day 13: Depart Hanoi (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight home or to next destination.

INCLUDING
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, Boat Trip + Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: Overnight on Mother Boat + Kayak + English speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights

NOT INCLUDING
International air-tickets and airport departure tax, Meals not mentioned in the program ,Drinks, phone calls and all personal expenses ,Travel insurance .