Ha Long Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and outstanding geological and geomorphic values. Thousands of islands emerging uneven in the fanciful waves look strong and magnificent but also mild and vivid. Amidst these islands, we feel as if we were astray in a petrified legendary world. Our unique tour offers you a great panorama of Ha Long bay from the sky and virtual experiences of the locals' life while cruising on the bay.
Option 1: 1-day Halong Bay tour with round-trip helicopter
| Full day (Saturday): Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi | (L) |
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi in the morning then transfer to Gia Lam Heliport for a scenic flight through Red River Delta to Halong Bay. Enjoy the chance to see Halong Bay from the sky. On arriving in Halong Bay, get on private boat to visit the area. Cruising around to see the amazing karsts with different formations and big cave with strange stalagmite and stalactites. Have lunch with fresh seafood.
At 15:00 take our helicopter for the return flight to Hanoi. Tour end at your hotel.
Option 2: 1-day tour Halong Bay from the sky
| Full day (Saturday): Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi | (L) |
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi in the morning then transfer to Gia Lam Heliport for a scenic flight through Red River Delta to Halong Bay. Enjoy the chance to see Halong Bay from the sky. On arriving in Halong Bay, get on private boat to visit the area. Cruising around to see the amazing karsts with different formations and big cave with strange stalagmite and stalactites. Have lunch with fresh seafood.
At 15:00 take car trip back to Hanoi. Tour end at your hotel.
Option 3: 2-day fully enjoy Halong Bay with romantic night on board
| Day 1 (Saturday): Hanoi - Halong | (L, D) |
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi in the morning then transfer to Gia Lam Heliport for a scenic flight through Red River Delta to Halong Bay. Enjoy the chance to see Halong Bay from the sky. On arriving in Halong Bay, get on car around Halong City to visit the area.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.
21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded)..
| Day 2 (Sunday): Halong - Hanoi | (B, L) |
76:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duration about 30 minutes.
8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier.
12h00: Return to Hanoi by car. Arrive at your hotel at about 16h00. End the trip.
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Note*: these tours subject to the availability of helicopter.
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