[halong bay travel information]
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Recognised by Unesco as a World Natural Heritage for its biodiversity, geology and local culture, Halong Bay’s beauty and charm make it an attractive tourism destination. The landscape of Halong Bay is always attractive, with each season bringing its own colours. Among many touristy places, trip to Bai Tu Long Bay can be considered as off the beaten track cruise option that can bring unique experience to visitors! Come with us to discover this beautiful place! http://indochina-junk.com/TRANSCRIPT
TRAVEL INFORMATIONHalong bay
1969 limestone karsts
120 km coastline Halong Bay Bai Tu Long BayLan Ha Bay and
Cat Ba island bordering
In general: tropical, wet climate2 seasons:Dry season (cool/cold and dry): October- May Rainy season (hot and rainy, possible stormy): June- SeptemberTemperature: average 15oC- 25oC
During dry season: includes special events on Christmas and New Year’s EveDuring rainy season: promotion offerBest time: October- November, March- April
In the summer Sun Glasses Sun Block Wide Brim Hat Insect Repellents Swimming Suits Original Passport
In the winter Sun Glasses Sun Block Wide Brim Hat Insect Repellents Swimming Suits Warm Clothes Original Passport
General informationTransportationOvernight cruise informationFoodActivities
More than 500 boatsOperated every day2 options: Day cruise: limited time and activities, about 4- 6 hoursOvernight cruise: multiple night cruise and activitiesBai Tu Long Bay is the less crowded area
4 tourist wharfs:1. Bai Chay2. Tuan Chau 3. Hon Gai 4. Cai Lan (for international
cruise ship )
Distance: about 170km from Hanoi, 3.5 hours transfer by bus/ car, stopover 15- 20 minutes in a restaurant, half of the way
By shuttle bus: - operated by the cruise companyBy private car: hire a car for your group only, flexible pick up and drop off places (additional charge if drop off at the airport)
By helicopter: from Gia Lam (in Hanoi) on Saturday from 8 am (minimum of 6 guests or charter)
Yen Duc village – Halong Bay plus experienceOn the way from Halong Bay to Hanoi, 70km from Halong Bay Beautiful landscape with moutains, rice fields, lakes, river…Local life and friendly villagersHistoric and cultural sites: Canh Huong pagoda, “73” cave…www.yenducvillagetour.com
2 HOUR TOUR
3,5 HOUR TOUR ( with lunch)
5,5 HOUR TOUR ( with dinner)
Duration: multiple night cruise ( sharing 2D/1N, 3D/2N trip)Standard: from budget to luxury cruisesOption: shared cruises or charter (hire the whole boat)Number of cabins per boat: from 1 cabin to more than 30 cabinsSpecial events: meeting, conference, wedding part- upon request
Individually controlled air-conditioningSlippersWardrobeSeparate bathroom cabin with standing-showerBathroom amenitiesLife vests….
Double/ Twin room ( twin share)Triple room ( family)Family room (connecting rooms, family)
mainly seafoodVietnamese food for main coursesEuropean buffet breakfastspecial diet available upon request
Cave visiting ( Thien Canh Son, Sung Sot ( Amazing) cave, Thien Cung cave…)Floating villages visiting ( Vong Vieng, Cong Dam, Cua Van…)SwimmingKayakingCooking classTai Chi in the morningBBQ on beach*Dinner in cave*Night fishing
Sung Sot Cave (Surprising/ Amazing Cave)Thien Canh Son CaveLuon Cave
Halong Bay
Cua Van floating villageBa Hang floating village
Bai Tu Long Bay
Vung Vieng floating village
Cong Dam floating village
Getting closer to small islandsEnjoy Halong bay in every cornerTitov, Hon Co, Tra Gioi beach…
Experience and relax by joining the cooking class on board to make the traditional Vietnamese food, especially “nem” (spring roll), with the instruction of the chief…
Tai Chi in the morning keeps you healthy.Tai Chi and fresh air also help you relax your
body and mind.
BBQ on beach and Dinner in cave*(*) available upon request
Offered for the 3 day 2 night cruise with additional chargeNote: you can join Prince Junk (option: BBQ on beach) or Dragon’s Pearl Junk (option: Dinner in cave) WITHOUT surcharge
“ For a green Halong Bay” * sponsored by Indochina Junk and travel
company
1. Garbage collecting project
2. Styrofoam replacing project
3. Mangrove forest growing project
4. Clean fishing raising project
Responsible Travel
INDOCHINA JUNK – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK HALONG BAY CRUISESHanoi sales office: 11/12B Ly Nam De str; Hoan Kiem dis; Hanoi, VIETNAMTel: (84-4) 3926 4085 Fax: (84-4) 3923 2560 E: [email protected] WWW.INDOCHINA-JUNK.COM