Satursday : Hanoi – Halong ( Lunch included )

Pick up from you hotel at 8.30 am and transfer to Gia Lam heliport for a 1 scenic hour helicopter ride through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City , viewing towering limestone back drop of Halong bay . Arrive in Halong City we transfer to  a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site.

12h30: Board Huong Hai Junk, check-in registration  
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay  amongst the stunning limestone back drop and round over  Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave,  Tuan Chau island & floating villages.  15h00: Disembark and board helicopter  and ride back to Hanoi with viewing the lush vegetation of Red river Delta.

Vietnam Helicopter

If you have more money than time, or prefer a double shot of adventure, or for  a birth 's eye view of swaying Halong bay , you can go by helicopter. Helicopter service aboard Russian-built MI-8 or MI-17 helicopters is offered on Saturday only. You depart at 8 a.m. from Gialam heliport, about 15 km from center of Hanoi. Free transportation to Gialam heliport from the Metropole Hotel departs at 7:15 a.m. The return flight is at 3 p.m. the same day.

Trip Cost: Please contact us at info@discoveryhalong.com

Trip includes:

- Boat cruise with meals

- Meals indicated as B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner

- Welcome drink on arrival; 1 drink (water or soft drink )  from second meal

- Fresh fruit, free tea and coffee

- Round trip transfer  to and from Hanoi by A/C comfortable van

- Entrance to Halong bay

- English speaking  guide,

Trip excludes:

- Pre/post trip arrangement

- Travel insurance

- Drinks as not mentioned

- Tips and gratuities

- Other personal expenses

What to bring:

- Camera + Film

- Insect repellent

- Wide brim hat

- Swimming clothes

- Sun glasses + Sun block

Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas, rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations, many of which have been given names. Natural grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets are also common. During the Vietnam War, numerous large ships sailed through the open waters of the bay and now an excursion by junk, cruises or fishing boat gives you the memorable experience of sailing past silent, sea-girt caves and around the spectacular formations, tasting fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisines, breathing cool breezing from the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoying a romantic night with your sweet hearts under the starry sky. That's all we can say how fantastic Halong is and how amazing our junk cruise you will feel because it's simply the best that we can offer you.