TIME: 1 day
TRANSPORT: cruise
ORIGIN: Hanoi
DESTINATION: Halong bay
Highlights Reward yourself with this healthful and unforgettable journey. It’s the chance to witness the marvel of at Ha Long Bays’ natural beauty. Ha Long Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes. This densely concentrated zone of stone islands, world famous for its spectacular scenery of grottoes and caves, forms the central zone of Ha Long Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches that make a excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck and enjoying the delicious meals made from fresh sea food.
ITINERARY DETAILS
07:30 Depart to Halong Bay from our shuttle bus pick up points at Home Finest Teas Lounge, Ground Floor, Office Building, Hanoi Towers, 49 Hai Ba Trung Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi.
10:30 Boarding on Paradise Explorer and enjoy some light refreshments while the boat is heading towards some incredible landscapes in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:00 – 13:00 Savor your lunch aboard Paradise Explorer and adore the stunning scenery of the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, Thien Cung and Dau Go caves along the way.
13:00 – 14:00 Your first excursion is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.
14:30 – 15:30 Don’t miss the fun at Luon Cave – one of the best places for kayaking* (with surcharge VND 550.000 per kyak per time). If you wish to just enjoy the view, a bamboo boat will bring you inside.
15:30 – 16:15 Your next stop is Titop island to hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade you can hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay or enjoy a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters.
16:20 – 17:20 Indulge yourself in a 30 to 60-minute of foot reflexology with our specialists from Le Parfum Spa* or savor a drink* on board whilst the Paradise Explorer is getting back to Tuan Chau Marina.
17:30 Return to Hanoi from the harbor. End of service.
The itinerary of the cruise may change subject to weather and brands.