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Kayaking Tour in Halong Bay :

This tour Vietnam Adventure Tours offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of karst topography with 3,000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1,500 square km. The calm sea provides an ideal location for sea kayaking as we paddle through a maze of islets amid dramatic natural scenery. With our modern kayaking equipment, we are able to maximize on speed and maneuverability as we explore the open sea and the many hidden lagoons and stalagmite caves that are difficult to access by any other means. As with our other kayak tours, this tour offers flexibility in activity levels while still combining the best of sea kayaking. Designed with this in mind it is a good tour for both novice and experienced kayaker alike with a little more time to spare.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a luxury junk for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.

Summary:

Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs

Kayaking:    2.5 hrs

Meals:      Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:    Twin shared cabin

Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay

After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat.

Summary:

Kayaking:  6 hrs

Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch on mother boat.

Summary:

Cruising:    3 hrs

Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs

Meals:      Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

Highlights 

• Amazing limestone formations 

• Inclusive junk for overnight 

• Beautiful and different kayaking route 

• Support boat all the time 

• All meals included

PRICE (Per person) Valid to 30Sep2013

1 person:     US$ 845
2 persons:     US$ 542
3-4 persons: US$ 478
5-6 persons: US$ 417
7-8 persons: US$ 399From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement:           US$ 150

Inclusion: 

• AC vehicle

• Twin shared cabin on junk

• Private support boat as paddling

• Sit-in kayak (single or double kayak depending on availability)

• Dry bag 

• English or French speaking guide

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary

• First-aid kit

• Water & Snacks

• Entrance and sightseeing fee

Exclusion: 

• Travel insurance

• Visa

• Tips

• Personal expenses

Note: we use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks.  Our trips are for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.