HaLong - CatBa Island

HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND
 2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHTS

Day 1 : Hanoi - Ha Long - Cat Ba (L, D)
AM : 8h00 depart to Ha Long Bay. Arrive at 11h30, lunch on the boat.
PM : Boat trip to visit Ha Long bay (4 hours). The calm emerald water and towering karts islands create a mystical maze as you cruise past visit Thien Cung cave, Dau Go grotto, Ga Choi, Dinh Huong, Co Don, Cho Da... There will be lots of time for swimming and taking pictures. Bus transfer to the hotel in Catba island. Dinner and overnight in Cat Ba island.
Day 2: Cat Ba - Ha Long - Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast. Enjoy a sunrise cruise in the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long bay. Then cruise back to the harbor. After lunch at restaurant in Halong. Return to Hanoi. Tour finished.

Includes :

• Hotel (2 persons share one double/ twin room)
• Transport by air-conditioning bus.
• Boat trip,
• Entrance fee
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking tour guide.

Excludes :

• Single supplement
• visa arrangement
• drinks
• other meals
• tip
• personal expenses

* Surcharge Peakseason US$ 10.00/person from 30 Jan 2014 to 3 Feb 2014.
* Children rates:

• Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing bed with parents.
• Surcharge 50% rate of adult for children (5-11 years) sharing bed with parents.
• Over 11 years is adult’s rate.

* The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
* Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.

HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND  3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
2 nights at hotel in Cat Ba Island - Join group

Day 1 : Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba island (L,D)
8:00 - 08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quater. Enjoy the interesting 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long city.
11h30 Arrive in Ha Long city. Lunch on the boat. Then take a boat trip about 4hrs journey. Cruise through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, visit Thien Cung cave (the cave of the heavenly palace - famous for its stalagmites and stalactites) the cave has only opened to the public since 1998. Continue to Cat Ba island where your minibus will be waiting for you to take you to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Cat Ba island.
Day 2 : Cat Ba National Park and Kayaking (B,L,D)
Breakfast, then take boat trip to visit Lan Ha Bay. Lunch in Nam Cat island. After that, free time for kayaking and swimming at Nam Cat beaches (Five star beaches). Then take a boat to Cat Ba Island. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Cat Ba island.
Day 3: Cat Ba - Ha Long - Hanoi (B,L)
AM: Breakfast at hotel.
08h00 Boat trip back to Ha Long Bay. Lunch in Ha Long city. Then back to Hanoi.
16h00 Arrive in Hanoi.NOTE:
+ All rates are in US$ per person.
+ Surcharge Peakseason US$ 10.00/person from 30 Jan 2014 to 3 Feb 2014
Included:

• A/C tourist car Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi
• Boat trip in Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba
• Accommodation (twin sharing or triple)
• Meals as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fee

Excluded:

• Visa arrangement
• Drinks, travel insurance, other meals
• Tips & personal expenses.

* Children rates:

• Free of charge for children under 4 years sharing bed with parents.
• Surcharge 50% rate of adult for children (5-11 years) sharing bed with parents.
• Over 11 years is adult’s rate.

* The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
* Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.

HALONG BAY  - CAT BA ISLAND
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
1 Night on boat and 1 night at hotel in Cat Ba Island.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
07:45 – 08:00 Pick-up at your hotel and depart for Halong city.
12:00 – 12:15 On arrival at Halong city, you will board your Imperial Junk Boat and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew. Check into cabin.
13:00 Enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising towards thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water, passing by Stone Dog islet, floating fishing village, incense burner islet, fighting cocks islet,…
15:00 visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
16:00 Kayaking for an hour or more through slide rock cliffs.
17:30 Swimming time, this is great chance to relax in water.
19:00 Enjoy dinner.
20:30 Evening activities like singing karaoke, dancing, squid fishing, playing cards or relax at leisure
 Day 2: Halong Bay – Catba Island (B,L,D)
07:30 Breakfast, fruits, coffee and tea will be served. Continue to cruise further before stop over the pearl farm to sea real pearl cultivated by local fisherman.
09:00 Back to the cruise for check-out.
09:30 Take a local boat to Lan Ha Bay.
11:30 Check in at bungalow for whom stay there.
12:00 Lunch time.
13:30-15:00 Free time for kayaking and many activities in Nam Cat island exploring untouched area in Lan Ha Bay or join the trip to Viet Hai village (if you stay in Cat Ba Sandy Beach resort) - biking to visit the village in the valley - located in the middle of Catba national park (The trip to Viet Hai village is optional and not included: Extra USD 5/per for entrance fee, boat trip, tour guide, bike and insurance )
15:00 Back to the boat (option to stay in boat in the 2nd night) or hotel in Catba island.
19:00 Buffet dinner at Bungalow, go fishing, relax on the sandy beach, listening to sea wave at very peaceful and quite place.
 Day 3: Cat Ba Island - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
07:20 Breakfast served at bungalow
08:00 Pick-up at Bungalow by boat (If you stay at the hotel in Catba Town: 07:00 Breakfast at the hotel. 07:30 Pick-up at the hotel by bus back to the boat)
09:30 Get on the cruise to attend the cooking class while cruising back Halong harbor
11:15 Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor around 12 and get on the bus back to Hanoi
16:30 Transfer you back to your hotel. The tour ends.
Opt 4: 02 nights on the boat.
08:00 Breakfast, fruits, coffee and tea will be served.
09:30 Cooking class while cruising back Halong harbor
11:15 Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor around 12 and get on the bus back to Hanoi
16:30 Transfer you back to your hotel. The tour ends.

 Inclusive services:

• Transport Hanoi - Ha Long - Hanoi by bus.
• Boat trip.
• English speaking Tour guide
• 3 lunches + 2 dinners + 2 breakfasts
• Double/ twin - sharing room  at Imperial Air-condition Boat and one night at hotel/ camp/ bungalow/resort.
• Kayaking
• Entrance fees

Exclusive services:

• Private car
• Drinks
• Tips and other personal services

* VietHai trip : USD 5/per.