Halong Bay Independent Adventure
3 days
From
$ 349
Duration3 days
A city of Parisian charm and grace with an Asian edge, Hanoi is an enthralling blend of east and west and a rising star in Southeast Asia. Check out the local cuisine on a street food tour and visit the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project. Next, visit stunning Halong Bay and overnight on a junk boat (a traditional Asian vessel) while cruising among the bay's 3,000 islands that rise dramatically from the emerald waters. Get a closer look by cruising the waters in a kayak or dive right in for a refreshing swim.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 3 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi
Feel free to start exploring! Make sure to be back at the hotel at 5pm for your welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time. Enjoy an insiders perspective of Hanoi's markets on an included Street Food Tour.
Day 2: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, get picked up at the hotel for a bus journey through the countryside and industrial towns of the north. Head to the coast to board the live-aboard junk for an overnight cruise on stunning Ha Long Bay.
Feast on local seafood specialties and visit the cave systems. Opt to swim or kayak around the dramatic limestone karsts.
Feast on local seafood specialties and visit the cave systems. Opt to swim or kayak around the dramatic limestone karsts.
Drive out to Ha Long city and board a traditional "junk" boat. Explore the stunning bay, learn about the local legends, and enjoy magnificent meals.
Gorge yourself on seafood specialities.
Enjoy more local delicacies on board.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Ha Long Bay/Hanoi
After spending the morning aboard the boat, head back to Hanoi. Tour ends on arrival at the start hotel in Hanoi at approximately 5:00pm.
Tour ends upon arrival at the start hotel. Luggage can be stored at hotel reception during Day 3 if needed.
Enjoy a seafood lunch.
Meals: B, L
Inclusions
Included
- Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour
- Halong Bay overnight cruise with seafood meals on board
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Bus (shared service), Junk boat -
Accommodation
Hotel (1 nt), Private air-conditioned cabin on Halong Bay boat (1 nt) -
Meals
2 breakfasts,
2 lunches,
1 dinners