IMPRESSION HA LONG BAY
( Tour Code: VNDV 09 )

HIGHLIGHTS . Hanoi . Ha Long Bay . Campping . Kayaking . Cat Ba Island   LENGTH : 7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS  GRADE   ACTIVITY

IMPRESSION HA LONG BAY Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1,500 square km. with more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from its crystalline emerald waters. The calm sea provides an ideal location for sea kayaking as we paddle through a maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (L/D) Our destination for today is the deserted beach of Ba Cat. Arriving around four p.m. have a few hours spare to get accustomed to our Kayaking equipment and get a sample of what to expect from this World Heritage Listed area. Tonight we will spend a night aboard.Overnight on board Day 2: Ha Long  Bay - Nam Cat Beach (B/L/D) On the way to today’s destination, Nam Cat Beach, we will visit some of the many lagoons for swimming and relaxing. Arriving around lunchtime or shortly after, we set up camp and have lunch. The afternoon is free then to explore the surrounding area before returning to the boat for the evening meal and relaxing.Overnight on board Day 3: Nam Cat Beach - Ho Ba Ham Island (B/L/D) This morning, we set off in our Kayaks for approximately four hours paddling. Later in the afternoon we have the option of additional kayaking to explore the surrounding area. After our local cooks have prepared our evening meal there is time to sit around on deck and chat with our guides and support staff.Overnight on board Day 4: Quan Lan Island (B/L/D) Today is a day rest and relaxation. Following breakfast we weigh anchor and cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay aboard the support vessel. Around lunchtime we arrive at one of the most beautiful, untouched islands in Ha Long Bay. Quan Lan Island. For those who still yearn activity and exercise there is the chance to once again explore the surrounding area by Kayak. If lazing around on an isolated beach, with a good book, and working on your tan is more your scene, then this is the place for you.Overnight on board Day 5: Quan Lan Island (B/L/D) Without the hustle and bustle of urban life and the absence of telephones, relaxation is the order of the day! After a sleep in or an early morning stroll along the beach there will be free time for swimming or kayaking. This afternoon we will visit a fishing village and meet the people who live here for an insight into local customs and cultures. This will be an interesting experience for both parties as these people have rare contact with foreigners.Overnight on board Day 6: Ha Long Bay  (B/L/D) Morning cruise to Hanh Cave for the whole day exploration. Hanh Cave is about 02 km long and it used to be a hidden place of Military during the American War & it was also a main route for coal transported by bamboo boats from Cam Pha down to Hon Gai Port.Overnight on board Day 7: Ha Long - Hanoi (B ) Return to Bai Chay by boat. Farewell lunch with crew on board at noontime before driving back to Hanoi.End of services

INCLUDING

Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, Boat Trip +  Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner +  Accommodation: (shown in Tours program) + Kayaking (mention in tours program)+ English or French speaking guide +  Entrance fee to indicated sights    NOT INCLUDING Other meals, tip, drinks, guide, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.

HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP CITY/ AREA Superior  Class Ha Long Bay Overnight on Deluxe Junk Boat