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Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

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Bai Tu Long Bay is a beautiful bay of the Gulf of Tonkin, in the northeastern Vietnam. It belongs to the territory of Quang Ninh Province and about 200 kilometers far from Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

Legend said it that in the early era of Vietnam, the country had to fight against powerful invaders. To help Vietnamese people save their country, a family of dragons was ordered by the god to assist them. Dragons spitted out various jewels and jades to form a long and solid citadel. Therefore, the invaders had to give up their invasion plot and sailed their ships back. After the war, the family of dragons stayed on the Earth as beautiful and peaceful scenery there. The bay, where the mother dragon descended, was named Halong bay (Dragon Descending Bay). And the bay where the dragon’s children descended was called Bai Tu Long Bay. Nowadays, variety of islets on Halong Bay is said to be petrified jewels and jades that the dragons spitting out. The island range of Bach Long Vi is considered as the trail of dragon’s tail on the sea.

Bai Tu Long Bay comprises hundreds of islands in both big and small sizes. They belong to two types: lime-stone islands and schist islands. The islands of Bai Tu Long are the result of tectonic process over 300 million years. Many of them are well-known tourism islands such as Quan Lan Island, Minh Chau Island, Ngoc Vung Island, and The Vang Island. Karst corrosion process and weathering created several amazing caves, especially Quan Cave (Navy Cave).

 

Bai Tu Long Bay has a rich biodiversity with typical ecosystems: mangrove ecosystem, coral reef ecosystem, ecosystem of tropical forests. It is home to various species of flora and fauna. There are 780 species of flora in Bai Tu Long Bay and 21 species among them are included in the list of Vietnam’s Red Data Book. Scientists also found 931 species of aquatic animals there. In 2001, Bai Tu Long National Park was established with the area of 14 ha in order to preserve biodiversity in this region.

 

Bai Tu Long Bay has the total population of 30.000 people whose livelihoods depend mainly on farming and fishing. On Bai Tu Long, there remain many archaeological relics of Halong Culture (dating around 3.000 – 2.000 BC) and historical trails of the ancient Van Don commercial port in 13th century.

Bai Tu Long Bay - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

The ultra 3-day luxury cruise around Bai Tu Long Bay on a luxurious modern ship is highlighted by many traditional Vietnamese decorations and dedicated service. You will get to visit a cave, experience kayaking in the spectacular bay, ride to floating villages, and have a BBQ on the private beach.

 

DAY 1: HA LONG INTERNATIONAL HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – CAP LA
08:20 – 08:45: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
11:30: Arrive at the Indochina Junk Office, take rest at the Waiting Lounge before transferring to Cruise.
11:50 – 12:15: Electric cars bring guests to the port where the crew and staff welcome them and assist with check-in on the cruise.
12:30 – 13:00: Enjoy welcome drinks after boarding the cruise, guests, receive a brief introduction to the 3-day, 2-night itinerary, safety regulation, and receive room keys.
13:15: Have lunch onboard, savoring fresh and delicious seafood dishes of Ha Long. The cruise starts its journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00 – 17:00: The first destination is the Cap La area, also known as a navy base. Here, you can enjoy kayaking to discover majestic rock islets and pristine nature (under favorable weather conditions: no fog, no significant waves or strong winds, etc.).
16:00: Back to the cruise and enjoy the sunset view over Bai Tu Long Bay.
19:00: Take a rest and enjoy dinner in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere on the bay.
20:30: Leisure time; guests can experience squid fishing, and have a good night on Dragon Legend Cruise.

DAY 2: THIEN CANH SON CAVE – VUNG DANG – CONG DAM
07:30: Start a new day with Tai Chi on the sundeck & a morning view of the Bay’s landscape
08:00: Have breakfast onboard.
08:45 – 10:15: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, the most beautiful natural cave in Bai Tu Long Bay, where you will be amazed by the mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years. Enjoy kayaking and exploring Hon Co Island.
10:30: Back to the cruise. Cruise to Cong Dam area to explore the natural beach, take a stroll, relax, and unwind.
12:30: Enjoy a unique BBQ lunch on the picturesque beach, prepared by the chefs directly on the beach. After the meal, guests can engage in some beach activities.
14:30: Back to the cruise for relaxation and leisure.
17:15: Join a Vietnamese cuisine cooking demonstration with Banh Xeo while cruising to Cong Do area
19:00: Take a rest and enjoy dinner in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere on the bay.
20:30 – 23:30: Leisure time, guests can experience squid fishing, and have a good night on Dragon Legend Cruise.

DAY 3: CONG DO – VUNG VIENG VILLAGE – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL HARBOR
07:00 – 07:15: Breakfast is served. Guests can enjoy the beauty of the bay in the serene morning.
07:45 – 08:45: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, a small, secluded village with beautiful and tranquil scenery. Here, local fishermen on bamboo boats will take you to experience the unique life of the fishing community.
09:00: Back to the cruise.
09:45 – 10:00: Check-out procedures.
10:15: Enjoy a premium buffet or set menu while the cruise slowly returns to the port.
11:30: The cruise arrives at the port. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.
13:00 – 13:45: Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artists.

16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

 

Visitors not recommended on Cruises (for safety reasons):

  • People with physical or sensory disabilities;
  • Persons with symptoms of hallucination, sleepwalking, claustrophobia, epilepsy.

This itinerary might be subject to change due to the weather or tide conditions without prior notice.

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Included
  • All land transportation Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi
  • Welcome drink
  • Luxury en-suited cabin with A/C, hot water
  • All meals on the boat
  • Tea & coffee free at breakfast
  • English-speaking guide on board
  • Kayaking
  • Cooking Class
  • Water Puppet show
Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra drinks
  • Bank charge (for payment by credit card)
  • Spa and Massage Services

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