CRUISE INFORMATION:

General Information

Cruises' Features:

The Lagoon Explorer I

Launched: May 2005

Length: 23.0 meters

Width: 5.8 meters

Three Deluxe Cabins (one family, two double)

Two Upper Luxury Dinning Areas: In and Outdoors

Two Spacious Sunbathing and Relaxing Areas: Front and Back

One Staff Section

One Kitchen

The Lagoon Explorer II

Launched: March 2006

Length: 23.0 meters

Width: 5.8 meters

Four Deluxe Cabins (One Twin, Three Double)

Two Upper Luxury Dinning Areas: In and Outdoors

Two Spacious Sunbathing and Relaxing Areas: Front and Back

One Staff Section

One Kitchen

Accommodation

The junks each have one deluxe & three other cabins room, a fine dining restaurant & bar, an outdoor lounge, a swim platform, a well-trained crew, 24 hour electricity supply and a host of activities to make your stay memorable.

All of our deluxe cabins are equipped with air conditioning, linen bedding and western style bath with hot shower.

Other Amenities: First Aid Kits; Kayaking; Luggage Storages; Emergency Tender boat; Conference and Meeting Equipment; Safety box at the reception; IDD at the reception; 24/7 Security

Activities

Traditional fishing *; Tender & Bamboo row-boat; Kayaking; Lunch on beach*; Cooking lesion*; Caving; Swimming; Dinner in cave* (* Upon request)
Kayaking: Explore the bay’s uninhabited islands and sea caverns in our imported Canadian Seaward kayaks.
Cooking classes: Learn more about the ingredients and techniques used to create mouthwatering Vietnamese dishes.
Special events: Dinner in one of the magnificent caves in Halong bay. BBQ on the beach…etc.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

07.45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus.
12.00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbour.
13.00 Check-in, enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing.
13.30 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15.00 Cruise to Cap La.
16.30 Enjoy paddling around Cap La and Tra San by kayak.
17.45 Back to junk for swimming or relaxation.
19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.

07.30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the open air.
08.30 Cruise to Cong Dam while appreciating the rock formations of Halong Bay.
09:00 Kayak through hidden lagoons and Cong Dam geological park.
11.30 Sunbathe, relax or swim at Tra Gioi Beach.
12.30 BBQ lunch followed by relaxation on this deserted beach.
14:30 Visit Cong Dam Fishing Village by a rustic rowing boat, meat the local people and pass through the lagoons.
16.00 Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming or kayaking.
19.00 Have dinner and stay overnight on board.

07:30: Enjoy the morning on the Bay while having breakfast.
08:30: Go fishing with the local people and learn about the local fishing techniques
09:30: Cruise to Ba Cua Beach for relaxing and swimming. Enjoy kayaking to discover Bo Hung Island (Dor-beetle)
11:30: Have lunch in a homestay in Vung Vieng fishing village.
14:00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by the row-boat
15:00: Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming and kayaking.
19:00: Have a Deluxe dinner in Thien Canh Son cave, overnight on board Lagoon Explorer.

07:30: Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of thebay in morning. Have breakfast on board
08:30: Freetime for kayaking, swimming or relaxing.
10:00: Start cruising towards the harbour while an A la carte lunch is served.
11:45: Disembark Lagoon Explorer. Fare well.
15:45: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Notes: To fit the weather condition as well as the clients’ demand for 4day/3 night cruise , you can recommend the clients to choose some packages as bellows:

Choose 3 options in total 5 service packages:
1. Kayaking
2. Learn about the geological values of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay
3. Learn about the biodiversity in the Bay
4. Go fishing with local people
5. Visit Thien Canh Son cave

Choose 1 Option in total 4 packages:
1. BBQ Lunch on beach.
2. BBQ Dinner on beach.
3. Lunch in cave
4. Dinner in cave.

PACKAGE COST:

Rates are in American Dollars (USD), based per cruise

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower.

v English speaking customer service manager on board junk

v Entrance fees

v All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 02 Lunch, 01 Dinner, and 01 Breakfast)

v Kayaking services

v Service fees + taxes

v Insurance on board



EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Return shuttle bus/ private car or van transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (see our quotation at EXTRA SERVICE Item)

v Airfares and departure taxes

v Visa, passport or vaccination costs

v Other meals not specified in the itinerary

v Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities.



CHILDREN POLICY:

v For child under 3 years old in parent’s room and using existing bedding (maximum 01 child per cabin and child reduction applicable only if sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults).

v For child between 3 – 12 years old: 25% of the cabin rate (sharing a cabin with maximum of 2 adults, limiting to one child per cabin only). Two children below 11 sharing a private cabin are charged 75% of full cabin rate (Twin Cabin).

v For an adult or a child from 12 + years old up must sole occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate.



TRANSFER SERVICES: (Transportation: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi)

v A/C Shuttle Bus : US$ 20 per adult and US$ 10 per child between 5 – 12 years old.

v Private Car (7seats) : US$ 110 per car

v Private Van (16seats) : US$ 120 per van

WHAT TO BRING:

v Sun block

v Camera + Film

v Insect repellent

v Original Passport

v A wide brimmed hat

v Swimming costume

v Sun glasses