N-100.3 Days Cruise on Bai Tu Long Junk (Trip Code: BTL-02) - Daily Departure

3 Days Cruise on Bai Tu Long Junk

(Trip Code: BTL-02) - Daily Departure

This three-day itinerary gives us the chance to enjoy the bay from the luxury of our private junk. Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear waters and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the option of exploring some of the bay’s most secluded lagoons using our fleet of modern easy-to-maneuver kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only accessible by kayak

Day 1 // Hanoi // Halong Bay
Meet and pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8h00 to 8h30 am. We depart from the capital for Halong Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped children. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay (approx. midday) we will be met by the Customer Services Manager and transferred to our luxury junk, the ‘Bai Tu Long Junks’. Once we have settled in we can begin our cruise around majestic Halong Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will find a secluded spot where we can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck or try our hand at some kayaking. After we have finished exploring for the day we retire to the junk. We can relax on the top deck using the sun-tanning area or enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. In the evening our cook will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes as well as traditional Vietnamese fare as we weigh anchor in the heart of the bay. For those that are interested there is the opportunity to do a spot of night fishing from the boat.

Day 2 // Halong Bay
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. For those that wish to do some more kayaking you have the option of spending most of the morning with your kayaks and rendezvous with the junk for lunch. The kayaks are lightweight and easy to use and in keeping with our safety policies all participants will be issued with water buoyancy vests. The junk will act as a back up vessel following us at all times. After lunch we will head back to the main harbor for half an hour administration work, get the permission for the second night out. In the afternoon we once again move around the bay at a leisurely pace stopping to view some more caves. As the sun begins to set why not relax in the Games room with a refreshing drink and gaze upon the natural splendor of the day. This evening, another tasty meal will be served on board.

Day 3 // Halong Bay // Hanoi
This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in the capital at around 16h00.

Trip price: USD 200 per person / double or twin share cabin / Single cabin cost USD 250
Trip price includes
• Round trip transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi by air-con car or minivan
• Boat cruise and kayaking as indicated within the itinerary
• English speaking customer service manager on board junk
• Accommodation in double bed or twin beds cabin
• All meals on board (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners)
• Admission fees and permits
• Taxes and services charge
Trip price does not includes
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses such as drinks from the Bar
• Tips and Gratuities

Bai Tu Long Junks

Halong Bay in north Vietnam is home to the largest collection of karst limestone islets in the world. The name Ha Long translates as "descending dragon" - referring to an ancient legend explaining how the bay came to be formed. It is believed that a dragon descended from the heavens and, as it came crashing down to earth, its tail thrashed the ground and cut the bay from the rocks.

Until recently Halong Bay was a haven for pirates and tourists were discouraged from spending the night out in the Bay.

Now there are several boats plying the waters between Halong City (Hong Gai & Bay Chai) and Cat Ba Island, offering a range of options depending on your time and your budget.

The Dining Area

The Bai Tu Long Junks are for those looking for a little bit of indulgence. With a capacity of 08 cabins on Bai Tu Long Junk I and 9 cabins on Bai Tu Long Junk II, both boats provide a high level of service and comfort in a relaxed, uncrowded environment for the most resonable price.

Guests can choose to stay on either boat for 1 or 2 nights or longer upon request.

Accommodation

Guest cabins are located on the lower level. The Bai Tu Long Junks has 05 double bed cabins and 03 twin bed cabins each with tastefully decorated wooden interiors and en suite tiled bathroom. The stylish gooden beds and mattresses are specially designed for added comfort. All cabins have air-conditioning and the bathrooms have wall-mounted showers with hot and cold water. The Bai Tu Long Junk II has 9 cabins - 05 double and 04 twins.

The Bai Tu Long Junks prides itself on it fine dining, offering both Western and Vietnamese cuisine. Being on the water, there is a wide choice of fresh seafood delicacies such as crabs, king prawns, squid and fish. To accompany your meals there is an extensive wine list comprising both European and New World wines.

The Bar

The fully licensed bar has a comprehensive range of beers, wine and spirits as well as a selection of non-alcoholic beverages too. Tea and coffee is also available throughout the day. The ice is made either from boiled filtered water or bottled mineral water. The bar is open throughout the day and until the last guest retires for the evening.

The Games area provides comfortable beanbags around a coffee table with various games to play including chess, Chinese checkers, dominoes and playing cards. There is also a selection of books and magazines to read

The Sun Deck

The open-air top deck contains 14 tanning chairs for those who want to soak up the sun or to simply relax. The chairs can be altered to either sitting or horizontal positions as required.