Halong Bay ( 3 days 2 nights )

Day 1: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY (lunch, dinner )

07h00 AM: Depart for Halong in 4 hours from your Hotel in Ninh binh

12h00 AM: Arrive Halong bay, get on the Junk, your lunch will be in the restaurant on Fantasea Cruise. Cruise on the bay, visit Thien Cung & Dau Go cave, one of the most spacious and beautiful cave of Halong bay. Do kayaking in Halong bay about 45 minutes then you can go swimming in Halong bay at a beautiful place.

6:30 PM: Have dinner and stay overnight on Junk

DAY 2: CAT BA – MONKEY ISLAND (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

07h30: have breakfast on boat and enjoy beautiful sunrise on Halong bay

09h00: boat takes you to Gia Luan harbour. Get on bus and then our driver will take you along a small road going through Catba national park with the two sides are mountains, forest trees and many kinds of tropical flowers.

10h00: come to Beo harbor, get on boat for going to to Monkey Island.

10h30: arrive Monkey Island, put your luggage at the lobby and start trekking up to the top of Cat Dua mountain, discover beautiful nature on the way, have overview and take panorama pictures of Lan Ha bay with hundreds of islets around.

11h30: back to Monkey Island Resort and have lunch in the restaurant closed to the beach.

Afternoon: free kayaking, play football, volley ball on the beach or you can play billiard, pingpong, talble football in the entertainment area of the resort.

15h00: you will trek up Monkey Island mountain, take panorama pictures of Monkey Island then go go to other face of Monkey Island to see lovely monkeys playing on the beach then go back to Monkey Island resort.

18h30: have dinner in the restaurant at the beach ( often BBQ dinner).

Evening: you will have “ warm up friendship” activities as singing karaoke, drink or take some dance in bar, play games or have free time seeing and listen to the sound of sea wave at Monkey Island romantic beach.

Especially in winter, we organize a “ warm up friendship” activity with a fire burning place for tourists seating around, make friends, singing songs and enjoy free Vietnamese rice wine ( 01 free for every tourists)

Optional trip on day 2: DISCOVER LAN HA BAY ( + 20 USD/PERSON)

14h30: our boat and guide picks up you from Monkey Island Resort to go discovering Lan Ha bay. You will come to visit floating village, learn about real lives of local fishermen, learn how they go fishing to earn their hard livings or how children go to school…

After that, boat will continue to cruise more in Lan Ha bay to see islets and small beaches around. You will arrive Monkey Island Beach 01 ( Cat Dua beach) to visit monkeys playing on beach, take pictures and give foods to them. Swimming here is available if weather is good.

16h30: get on boat to go back to Monkey Island. You also can choose trekking up the mountain to go back to the resort.

DAY 3: MONKEY ISLAND – HALONG – HA NOI (Breakfast, Lunch)

7:30 AM: Have a breakfast, check out the room, the boat will transfer you to Cat ba town, and you have 30 minutes to discover the small town of Catba island.
Then bus takesyou to Gia Luan pier and get on boat back to HalongBay. The boat will go another way – through amazing islets amid dramatic natural scenery, take photos of Fighting Cock Islet, Cho Da Islet, Dinh Lu Huong Islet, FishingVillage…

11:15 AM: Have lunch on boat

12:00 PM: Arrive Halong Habour & get on bus back to Hanoi.

17:00 PM: Arrive your hotel in Hanoi. End services.

PRICE PER PERSON, IN USD : 175$

Room on Resort: Superior garden view, or you can take deluxe sea view with 20$ extra per person.

if you take a single room for 1 person please pay extra 45 usd

INCLUDING FEATURES:

+ A/C mini bus
+ Kayaking, trekking
+ English speaking guide
+ Entrance fee
+ Meals on the tour
+ Sleep on Monkey Island Cruise, & Monkey island resort

NOT INCLUDED:
+ Drinks
+ Personal services or others..
+ Extra services

We also provide 2 days 1 night trip on Lan Ha Legend Cruise for 115$/ per person, please email us for details.

Have a great trip!

VISIT  HALONG, BAI TU LONG WITH LEGACY CRUISE

DAY 01: NINH BINH – BAITULONG BAY – SURPRISE CAVE (L/D)

07h– 07h30: Pick up from your hotel. Depart for Halong city through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.  
10h15: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break 
12h30: Arrive at Hongai habour – next to Baitho (poem) mountain, check – in on the Legacy Cruise. Welcome drinks will be served. 
13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the Baitulong bay to Halong bay. 
15h15: Visit splendid Surprise Cave (sung sot cave) one of the most beautiful grotto in Halong bay. You will feel surprise about imposing of stalagmites, stalactites and many legend stories about that. 
16h30: Time for kayaking around surprise cave area. You will have got around 45 minutes to explore halong bay and some tunnel by yourself 
17h15: Back to the Legacy Cruise, cruising to Drum cave for docking and sleeping. Passing many beautiful islets on the bay: Head man’s face islet, Saddle horse islet, Fairy lake, drum cave, Virgin cave.
Time for relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck. Taking picture on the way…  Enjoy the small party with fresh fruit and Vietnamese tea. 
19h00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. 
21h00: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, dancing, karaoke; watch movie or enjoy night fishing…  Relax and spend a romantic night on board

DAY 02: BAITULONG BAY – VUNGVIENG FLOATING VILLAGE – HALONG – HANOI (B/L) 

Start your day with Taichi exercises or a photo hunt.  07h00: Breakfast, coffee and tea and served while cruising ahead to Baitulong Bay. The route is really tranquil and islets really imposing. 
08h15: Rowing small local bamboo boat (around 1 hour) to visit Vung Vieng  floating village Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community.  
09h30: Back to Legacy boat. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out.Keep sailing back to the Habour through the waters and passing many beautiful islets and island on the Baitulong Bay. 
10h30: Vietnamese Cooking Class. 
11h00: An early lunch is served. 
12h00: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew 
12h45: Return from Halong to Hanoi 
14h30: Stopover on the way for soft break 
Around 17h00: Arrive in Hanoi. Tour finish.

Tour price:

Child Policy:

• Children under 5 years old are FOC, sharing room with parent.
• Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parents.

Inclusions:

• Full equipped cabin with A/C, hot water 
• All meals as itinerary
• Complimentary morning tea and coffee 
• Welcome drink 
• Kayaking or small bamboo boat on the fist day
• Kayaking on the second day.
• Small Mineral water in room
  
• Fishing equipment 
• English speaking guide on boat
• Insurance on boat

 Ha giang is the most faraway area in the North, in 2009 it was tittled as Unesco Heritage but the difficuilty of government policy put on the province prevent it from discovering by the people who is fond of adventure, exploring and trekking. So why not join us to Hagiang to see the H’mong people hanging on cliffs, Mang hilltribe people living in clay village and much more…

Day 1 Hanoi / Ha Giang

In the morning we depart Hanoi by car and our first stop is at the tiny village in Ban Me, home to Tay and Kinh people. This offers us many opportunities to meet the locals going about their way of life, we also explore the palm forest. As the day progresses, we drive to various walking trails surrounded by magical hills and beautiful villages. Around sunset, we arrive at the township of Ha Giang. Here we have some free time to capture the tranquil pace of life before our dinner is prepared in a local restaurant. After dessert, we retire to our comfortable homestay of Tay ethnic in Tuy village for a good night’s rest. (Lunch and dinner are included).

Day 2 Ha Giang / Quan Ba / Meo Vac 

Beautiful hiking trails and villagers greet us at Quan Ba. The terrain features verdant and small hillocks, seasonal farmlands and is home to Dao and Tay people. During our hike, we take time to meet the locals going about their day. We head down the mountain and find Meo Vac, a beautiful town surrounded by impressive rock formations. Here we stay overnight in a charming hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).

Day 3 Meo vac -Dong Van

Ma pi Leng is one of the greatest ten passes in southeast Asia, on the way from Meo vac to Dong Van we will stop here and free time to capture the tranquil photos before driving down to valley of Dong Van. The walk for today is through remote and beautiful countryside of Dong Van where we pass through several villages along tracks used by the local people. We are rewarded with a brilliant backdrop of picturesque valleys covered in rice paddies. The H’mong and Hoa people, who are the local ethnic minorities, exhibit their friendliness through their colorful clothing and warm hospitality. Later we return to the hotel in Dong Van. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).

Day 4 Dong Van / Quan Ba

We drive the scenic journey up through rugged outcrops to the beautiful town of Quan Ba on the way we stop to see the H’mong king castle which set amongst towering mountains, arriving at Nam Dam village the home to some H’mong and Man farming families. The scenery up here is breathtakingly beautiful. As the sun sets, we descend due south to a friendly family where we stay overnight in their clay house for homestay (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).

Day 5 Quan Ba / Hanoi 

After a local breakfast we take a relaxing walk into a nearby village with a very lively market. Here the Dao, Tay and H’mong people exchange their locally made arts and crafts. Those who relish an energetic walk have one more chance to take a short trek into the mountains while others can stroll peacefully around the village. This is followed by our return journey to Hanoi, arriving around 6pm. (Breakfast and lunch are included).

The facts….

Physical activities: your itinerary includes walks and hikes with:

+ A 7-9 km walk on Day 1.
+ A 10 km hike on Day 2.
+ A 8-12 km walks on Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5.

You need to be reasonably fit as the walks and the hikes can be challenging sometimes, depending on the weather conditions. From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot. From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport: car.

Tour Guides: our experienced and friendly Tour Guides speak excellent English or French. They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.Accommodation: hotels (2 nights) home stay (2 nights)Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, from local restaurants, markets or homes. We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Trip cost: US$ 425 per person for a group of 2 to 3 people

                .US$ 397 per person for a group of 4 to 7 people.

The cost of the trip includes: all accommodation, transportation, meals listed on the itinerary, Tour Guides and all entrance fees and permits during guided excursions.

The cost of the trip does not include: travel insurance, expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, gratuity etc.

What to take: pack essentials for 5 days, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable hiking shoes. Take a small daypack for walking, hiking and trekking.

It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: towel, personal articles, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat…

Have a great journey!

Exploring Cuc Phuong National Park and the Van Long Natural Reserve by bicycle and at a pace and in a manner that brings us close to the people and the way they live. Experience the beauty and complexity of the park that interlace the scenic landscape and the human activities of the delta.

Day 1 Ninh Binh / Van Long Nature Reserve / Cuc Phuong

Cuc Phuong National Park is located in Ninh Binh province and covers over 200 sq km. This is Vietnam’s most famous park. We depart from  Ninh Binh to Van Long. On arrival at Van Long Nature Reserve, we enjoy a delightful boat ride past tiny villages and a unique area known for its magnificent limestone peaks.

Following that, we take a ride in Cuc Phuong National Park, which offers some wildlife viewing. The night spent at a comfortable guesthouse in the park’s headquarters surrounded by spectacular mountains and rainforest. (Lunch and dinner is included).

Day 2 Cuc Phuong / Tam Diep/ Ninh Binh

In the morning, we visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre in the park to witness the conservation efforts made to save the endangered langur, a primate species. If we have not exhausted your appetite for nature, check out the park’s Botanic Garden. We continue driving through idyllic villages sprinkled along the way. We absorb the daily life and appreciate the warmth and friendliness of the local people. Walking around open rice fields and pineaple fields leaves us time for learning about agriculture and its cultivation. This followed by our journey back to Ninh Binh, arriving there at around 5pm. (Breakfast and lunch is included)

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot. From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport: bicycle, boat and car.

Tour Guides: all of our experienced and friendly Tour Guides speak excellent English or French. They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Accommodation: guesthouse (1 night) and

Meals:1 breakfasts, 2 lunches,1 dinner.

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes. We cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Trip cost: US$ 125 per person for a group of 2 to 3 people.

US$ 79 per person for a group of 4 to 7 people.

The cost of the trip includes: all accommodation, Tour Guides, meals and all entrance fees and permits where applicable.

The cost of the trip does not include: travel insurance, drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, and bottled water) and other personal expenses.

What to take: pack essentials for 3 days away from Hotel, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable hiking shoes. Take a small daypack for cycling and walking.

It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat…

Have a great journey!

AM at 8 oclock Our guide and car pick up at your address for Mua Cave – Tràng An day tour. Arrive in Hang Mua, visit the secret hospital that Vietnamese used in the days of thunder (Vietnam War) inside the cave then we challenging ourselves with 500 steps to the top of the mountain where we are really happy with fresh air and “rooftop of Ninh Binh ” panorama view, we back to the car for lunch with some local special dishes such as Soups, Goat meat with elderberry (5 kms far from Trang An).

PM After lunch, we will go to visit Trang An grotoes , take a boat trip to visit a complex of caves such as: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh. Also the latest Natural UNESCO heritage in Vietnam. We will have a short time to take a look at the Taoist temple. In a Limestone mountain the middle of the river with its unique architecture is made entirely of wood and enjoy the fresh air with nature. Getting on the car for returning to your hotel. Around 17:00. Arrive at your address. Tour ends.
Tour cost : 50$ per person (inclusion : lunch, tickets, boat trip, car)

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot. From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.
Transport: motocycle or car and boat.
Tour Guides: experienced and friendly Tour Guides, all of whom speak excellent English and French. Every Guide is extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.
Meals: 1 lunch. We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, markets or homes.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Transport: car and bicycle

 Tour Guides: our experienced and friendly Tour Guides speak excellent English or French. They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.

Meals:  1 lunch.

We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, from local restaurants, markets or homes. We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.

Trip cost: US$ 45 per person            

The cost of the trip includes: transportation, meals listed on the itinerary, Tour Guides and all entrance fees and permits during guided excursions.

The cost of the trip does not include: travel insurance, expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, gratuity etc.

What to take: pack essentials for  daytime, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable hiking shoes. Take a small daypack for walking, hiking and trekking.

It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: towel, personal articles, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat…

Have a great journey! 

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