See Halong bay Vietnam by your own way

There are a thousand ways to see one destination. Halong bay is normally seen as a natural wonder but have you ever throught of how the local people live there? What is the Halong Cay culture like? This tour is the perfect answer to your questions. We intend leading you to observe the different sides of Halong Bay and surrounding areas with closer views of the local culture; feel the hard life of the poeple who are living in this world heritage site. We hope you will finally understand that Halong Bay is unique and the people in Halong Bay are even more interesting. The tour starts and concludes in Hanoi.

Price ( USD )

$372 per person based on group of 2 people traveling together.

Inclusion

Trip includes:

Expert local English speaking tour guide.
Twin shared accommodation with daily breakfast
Luxury boat cruise in Halong Bay
Other cruise mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers & transport
Speed hydrofoil from Hai Phong - Cat Ba
Fees and permits during guided time
Meals and drinks mentioned on above itinerary

Trip excludes:

Meals and drinks not mentioned above
Personal expenses
Tips and gratituies

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Lan Ha Bay
Picked up by Viet Value Travel guide at your hotel and departure for Hai Phong city. Arrive in Binh hydrofoil station then joining with local for a short trip to Cat Ba island. Check in Sun & Sea hotel and enjoy local specities at your hotel. Aternoon following by a cruise by private boat to visit Lan Ha bay which is recgonized as one of the most beautiful part of Halong bay. Dock to Viet Hai village to explore around this remote village of Cat Ba island. Stop in some of the small beaches in Lan Ha bay for swimming on the way back to your hotel. Dinner by your own tonight. ( Lunch included )

Viet Hai Village

Day 2: Cat Ba - Halong Bay - Luxury Junk Boat
Breakfast at your hotel. We depart for Halong Bay by private boat until we board another Junk ( the main one for overnight ). Receive a welcome drink and have lunch upon boarding. Visit Sung Sot cave before reaching Titop beach for swimming and relaxing. View sunset on Halong Bay from the boat. Dinner and overnight on luxury junk. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included )

Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Meet local life
Morning wake up to the sounds of the waves. After breakfast you will have a great

Hong Gai Fish Market

experience, rowing to Luon cave where you can see some animals in the morning if you are lucky enough. Back to your junk and depart for Bai Tu Long. This scenic area will bring great photo opptunities and from here you can explore further to Hong Gai market, the area where James Bond made his movie named 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. Lunch on the boat and we dock at the Halong tourist pier where our awaiting Van takes you to the Mithrin Hotel in Halong city. Afternoon, we keep discovering the Halong area by driving to another side of the city to see Hon Gai. Visit Long Tien pagoda and the local fish market. Afterward, we follow the coast to the Coc Sau coal mine, stopping on the way for photography. Our furthest destination on our

Cua Ong Temple

expedition today is the religious place of Cua Ong temple which was built in the middle of the mountain, facing Bai Tu Long Bay. It receives thousands of local people who come over every year. As normal, it also has an interesting legend that will be told by your tour guide. We head back to Halong city. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included )

Day 4: Halong - Yen Tu - Hanoi.
Morning departure back to Hanoi. On the way back, we detour to Yen Tu pagoda. Yen Tu is a popular buddhism spot for Vietnamese people. It dates back to a

Yen Tu Pagoda

fuedalist King during the 13th century - Tran dynasty. People believes that this place is the hometown of Vietnamese buddhism. There are two ways to reach the pagoda, one by foot and the other by cable car. We return to our Van at the summit with the Bronze pagoda then head back to Hanoi. Farewell dinner with your tour guide. ( B, D )

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