HA LONG KAYAKING

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong (B, L, D)

(Road); Offshore Halong (Boat)Depart Hanoi at 8:00 to Halong, stopping en route to watch masons and woodcarvers at work in Sao Do at 10:00. Continue to Halong Bay and arrive around 12:00. Board a traditional red-sailed junk for a seafood lunch before sailing to Ba Men Temple. Disembark on this beautiful beach to receive instructions on kayaking techniques and safety procedures by our Guide. At 15:00, visit Ho Ba Ham (Three-Cave Lagoon) for the first exploration in Halong. After dinner, come up and gather at Ba Men Temple. This is a great chance to take pictures of fishermen giving offerings to the Whale God. Once finished, one hour paddling under the moonlight is highly recommended. Overnight on board or in tents.

Day 3: Off shore Halong (Boat) (B, L, D)

Start a new day at 8:00 from Ba Men Temple paddle to Dau Be Island, visit to the floating Fishing village where Fishermen are not only fishing but raising Crabs and Shrimps as well. There is a stop on the isolated beach for swimming until meeting the Mother boat for lunch at noon. At 14:00 p.m, cross Lan Ha bay by kayak to the Three-Peach island, a wonderful place for swimming, fishing and sunbathing. Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong with Three Peach Island (Boat) (B, L, D)
Full day paddling to explore the Three Peach Island. Overnight on board.

Day 5: Halong with Hang Toi Cave (Boat) (B, L, D)

This morning motor to Hang Toi Cave. Lunch before paddling to explore the long cave in Halong. Overnight on board.

Day 6: Halong - Hanoi (Boat & Road) (B, L, D)

Return to Bai Chay by boat. Farewell lunch with crew on board at noontime before driving back to Hanoi. Transfer to hotel in Hanoi.
This evening, explore Hanoi on your own and perhaps check out the performance of north Vietnam’s unique water puppets. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: Depart Hanoi (B)
Transfer to airport for your departure home.

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Hotels offering in this trip

Includes:
- Tents for the night
- Private transfer and transportation.
- Kayaks and boats for the journey.
- Meals as specified.
- Dry bags for keeping valuables.

- Accommodation - 2 pers sharing a room

- English or French speaking guide specialized in Kayak.

Excludes:
- Personal expenses. Insurance.
- Camera and films.
- Other meals and drinks.
- Emergency Evacuation.
- Other services not mentioned above.

THINGS TO BRING:
Hat; flashlight (explore caves); sun block; gloves; sandals or plastic shoes; tee-shirt & shorts; medical kit; mattress (if camping); camera with plenty of film.

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