THE HUONG HAI JUNK INFORMATION:

HUONG HAI CREW

Our staff are trained to provide the best possible service to our passengers at all time as they experienced for at least 6 years on board up to 15 years since we started running our business. The relaxed and welcoming manner of our hospitality creates an atmosphere in which our guests feel that they are at home away from home.

ON BOARD

Cabins

All of our cabins are designed and fitted to international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding and deluxe linens ensure you a restful sleep in style. All cabins are well equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hot water, and other facilities.

Dining & Bar

Our dining rooms offer a comfortable and romantic setting, with large panoramic windows from which to take in the beauty of the bay while enjoying Vietnamese cuisine at its best.
   
The cozy bar in each junk offers a selection of aperitifs, spirits, beers, soft drinks, mineral water and a wide selection of fine wines from around the world.
Our experienced chefs provide a varied selection of Vietnamese and International cuisine including fresh local seafood, all carefully prepared and presented.

Sundeck

Stretch our and relax on our spacious rooftop sundecks on our China Junk Model. Our comfortable lounging furniture is perfect for sipping a glass of wine or reading a book, chatting with friends you’ve made on board or taking a nap, sunning or counting the stars.

Activities & Entertainments

Kayaking
Swimming
Visiting Halong Bay
Visiting floating fishing village
Hiking Titov mountain
Sunbathing

Services

Safety box at reception
Car rental service with driver
Theme party on request
Kayaking & fishing equipment

THE JUNKS IN DETAILS

THE DETAILED ITINERARIES:

HUONG HAI JUNK CRUISE - 2 DAYS & 1 NIGHT

Depart Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18.

12.15 pm: Arrive in Ha Long city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, Huong Hai Junk, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov Mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery.
7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board. 
9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.

For those who book transfer option: A private car or Huong Hai shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel from 7.45am - 8.30am and transfer you to Ha Long city.
For those who book kayaking option: After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov)

Summary:
Visit: Amazing Cave, Soi Sim or Titov Beach, Ga Choi, Dinh Huong islet, etc.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner on board.
Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing cabin. (Single cabin upon request) 
Transfer option from Hanoi to Halong city: 3.5 hrs
Kayaking option: 45 minutes - 1 hour

7.00am: For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check-out onboard at around 9.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.


11.45am: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi. Trip ends.
Transfer option by shuttle bus or private car: Arrive Hanoi city at around 4.00pm

Summary:
Visit: Luon Cave, Man's head islet, Tortoise islet & Bai Tho mountain.
Cruising: 3hrs
Transfer option from Ha Long to Hanoi city: 3.5hrs
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch on board.

Note: This itinerary will change some of places to visit in some of days. This depends on weather, tide and some other objective factors. The captain will decide to change the itinerary and will notify the clients before the boat departs. All to bring the most exciting and safe trips for clients.

PACKAGE COST:

Rates are in USD per PERSON based on twin shared cabin, valid from 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2012

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  All land transportation Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi

v  Cruise Itinerary and Program

v  One welcome drink per passenger on board.

v  Entrance and sightseeing fees

v  Complimentary mineral water in room

v  Lunch and dinner as itinerary

v  Morning tea, coffee and cake

v  Farewell brunch in the last day of itinerary

v  In-house English or French speaking Tour Guide (French speaking Tour Guide need to be reserved in advanced and subject to availability)

v  Accommodation on Huong Hai Junk Cabin with A/C, private bathroom with hot water and shower

v  Insurance on board, Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Personal expenses

v  Extra drinks

v  Bank charge ( for payment by credit cards)

v  Travel insurance

v  15 USD per passenger on double kayak sharing for 2 days 1 night

v  15 USD per passenger on double kayak sharing on the 1st day of 3 days 2 nights itinerary. (Include one bottle of mineral water per passenger)

CHILDREN POLICY:

v  The FOC Rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults.

v  The Child Rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adults is applied.   

v  Free of charge for child below the age of 5 years old traveling with parents limiting to one child per booking only. Part A cannot guarantee the  availability of a cot.

v  Child from the age of 13 must solely occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate.

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.

NOTE:

v  Surcharges: 40 USD per adult, 20 USD per child from 5 to 12 and FOC for child under 5 years old for a compulsory Gala Dinner on above rates for check-in on Christmas Day (Dec 24) New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)

v  Surcharges: 10% room rate for Lunar Year Eva (3 Feb, 4 Feb, 5 Feb) Lunar Year Eva

HUONG HAI JUNKS CRUISE - 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS.

Depart Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by road through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields (harvest time: 5th month and 10th month of Lunar New Year), water buffalos and everyday Vietnamese village life on both side of the highway No.18.

12.15 pm: Arrive in Ha Long city, board our traditional wooden junk boat, Huong Hai Junk, for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover un-spoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery.
7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board. 
9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.

For those who book transfer option: A private car or Huong Hai shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel from 7.45am - 8.30am and transfer you to Ha Long city.
For those who book kayaking option: After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov)

Summary:
Visit: Amazing Cave, Soi Sim or Titov Beach, Ga Choi, Dinh Huong islet, etc.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner on board.
Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing cabin. (Single cabin upon request) 
Transfer option from Hanoi to Halong city: 3.5 hrs
Kayaking option: 45 minutes - 1 hour.

7.00am: Sunrise breakfast with tea, coffee, fruit & cake.
8.30am: Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales (Three Peaches Beach, Doi Cave or Ba Ham lake, Van Gia fishing village). Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and set of dry clothes and there may be some walking through shallow water and on slippery rocks so appropriate shoes for this (you may bring the sandals provided in your cabins).

7.30pm: Enjoy your dinner on board. 
9.00pm: Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Ha Long Bay aboard Huong Hai Junk.

Summary:
Visit: Van Gia fishing village and Doi cave or Van Gia fishing village and the Three Peaches Beach.
Kayaking: around 01 hour and 30 minutes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board.
Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing cabin. (Single cabin upon request)  

7.00am: For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served.
8.00am: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho Mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check-out onboard at around 9.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.

11.45am: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi. Trip ends.
Transfer option by shuttle bus or private car: Arrive Hanoi city at around 4.00pm

Summary:
Visit: Luon Cave, Man's head islet, Tortoise islet & Bai Tho mountain.
Cruising: 3hrs
Transfer option from Ha Long to Hanoi city: 3.5hrs
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch on board.

Note: This itinerary will change some of places to visit in some of days. This depends on weather, tide and some other objective factors. The captain will decide to change the itinerary and will notify the clients before the boat departs. All to bring the most exciting and safe trips for clients.

PACKAGE COST:

Rates are in USD per PERSON based on twin shared cabin, valid from 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2012

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  All land transportation Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi

v  Cruise Itinerary and Program

v  One welcome drink per passenger on board.

v  Entrance and sightseeing fees

v  Complimentary mineral water in room

v  Lunch and dinner as itinerary

v  Morning tea, coffee and cake

v  Farewell brunch in the last day of itinerary

v  In-house English or French speaking Tour Guide (French speaking Tour Guide need to be reserved in advanced and subject to availability)

v  Accommodation on Huong Hai Junk Cabin with A/C, private bathroom with hot water and shower

v  Insurance on board, Taxes and Service Charges

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Personal expenses

v  Extra drinks

v  Bank charge ( for payment by credit cards)

v  Travel insurance

v  15 USD per passenger on double kayak sharing for 2 days 1 night

v  15 USD per passenger on double kayak sharing on the 1st day of 3 days 2 nights itinerary. (Include one bottle of mineral water per passenger)

CHILDREN POLICY:

v  The FOC Rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults.

v  The Child Rate for children from 5 to 12 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. In case the child occupies the sole cabin, the rate for adults is applied.   

v  Free of charge for child below the age of 5 years old traveling with parents limiting to one child per booking only. Part A cannot guarantee the  availability of a cot.

v  Child from the age of 13 must solely occupy a cabin and pay full cabin rate.

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.

NOTE:

v  Surcharges: 40 USD per adult, 20 USD per child from 5 to 12 and FOC for child under 5 years old for a compulsory Gala Dinner on above rates for check-in on Christmas Day (Dec 24) New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)

v  Surcharges: 10% room rate for Lunar Year Eva (3 Feb, 4 Feb, 5 Feb) Lunar Year Eva