Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
The area immediately northeast of HalongBay is known as Bai Tu LongBay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Bai Tu LongBay – VongViengVillage
08 00 - 08.30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 00 – 12 30: Arriving Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain, crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef. Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village. Drop anchor. Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay. We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit. Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar. Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Overnight on board. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Morning Taichi – Sung SotCave - Hanoi
06h30 am
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim. Breakfast, coffee, tea served. After breakfast, we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu(Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave. Disembark and visit SurpriseCave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10h00: We board The Paloma agan.Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.An earlu lunch is served.
12h00 - 12h30: Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00 (Breakfast, Lunch)
The area immediately northeast of HalongBay is known as Bai Tu LongBay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Bai Tu LongBay – VongViengVillage
08 00 - 08.30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick up. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.
12 00 – 12 30: Arriving Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain, crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard. Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind. Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef. Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.
Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village. Drop anchor. Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay. We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.
Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit. Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar. Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Overnight on board. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Morning Taichi – Sung SotCave - Hanoi
06h30 am
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim. Breakfast, coffee, tea served. After breakfast, we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu(Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave. Disembark and visit SurpriseCave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10h00: We board The Paloma agan.Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.An earlu lunch is served.
12h00 - 12h30: Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00 (Breakfast, Lunch)
06:30 am: For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or have an early morning swim. Breakfast, coffee, tea is served.
06:30 am: For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim.
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