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Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N

3 days
Start and end in Hanoi
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Your hotel pickup happens around 8:30 AM, and then you'll drive through the Red River Delta to reach Ha Long Bay. After checking in and getting a welcome drink, lunch comes while you're out on the water. The afternoon opens up several options: take a bamboo boat or kayak to Dark and Bright Caves, swim in Lan Ha Bay, or try the optional cooking class or massage if those interest you. Dinner starts at 7:15 PM, and afterward you can go squid fishing or catch a movie. You're sleeping on the cruise that night.

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Dinner at 19:15 hrs, made with freshest ingredients in sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink
    • Lunch while cruising Ha Long Bay
    • Visit Dark and Bright Caves by bamboo boat or kayak
    • Swimming in Lan Ha Bay (Tra Bau area)
    • Cooking demonstration
    • Happy Hour with sunset views
    • Dinner (19:15 hrs)
    • Squid fishing
    • Movie screening onboard
    • Onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment (must be booked in advance)
    • Other meals and drinks beyond what is included
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ha Long Bay
    Lan Ha Bay
    Dark and Bright Caves
    Tra Bau
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  2. Day 2

    Ha Long Bay

    Get up at 6:30 AM for tai chi on the sundeck, then have breakfast while looking out at the bay. A day boat takes you to Viet Hai fishing village where you'll cycle around to see local life, rice fields, and the Cat Ba rain forest. Stop at Bao Trai Dao for kayaking or just relaxing on the beach. You'll head back to the cruise around 5 PM for tapas and happy hour on the top deck as the sun sets. Dinner is at 7:15 PM, and evening options include squid fishing, movies, chess, or cards. Another night onboard.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board with morning view of bay landscape), Lunch (Lunch after return from Viet Hai fishing village), Dinner (Deluxe Dinner at 19:15 hrs, delightful meal in intimate, romantic setting with local food)

    Included Activities

    • Thai Chi lesson on sundeck (6:30 AM)
    • Breakfast on board
    • Cycling in Viet Hai fishing village
    • Visit ancient house in village
    • Local life experience
    • Return boat transfer
    • Lunch
    • Kayaking or beach activities at Bao Trai Dao (Three peach islets)
    • Tapas on top deck
    • Happy Hour with sunset views
    • Deluxe Dinner (19:15 hrs)
    • Squid fishing
    • Movie screening onboard
    • Chess and cards

    Optional Activities

    • Electric car service in Viet Hai fishing village (alternative to cycling)
    • Other meals and drinks beyond what is included
    Landmarks/POIs
    Viet Hai fishing village
    Cat Ba rain forest
    Bao Trai Dao (Three peach islets)
    Gulf of Tonkin
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  3. Day 3

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Rise early for a quiet tai chi session on the sundeck, then eat breakfast on the cruise. You'll do kayaking in the Ao Ech area of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. After getting back to the cruise, you'll have brunch while heading back to Hanoi. Around 11:30 AM you disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, and your transfer back to Hanoi takes until roughly 2:30 PM.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Scrumptious breakfast on board), Brunch (Delightful brunch at restaurant while cruising back to Hanoi)

    Included Activities

    • Tai chi session on sundeck
    • Breakfast on board
    • Kayaking in Ao Ech area, Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ao Ech area
    Tuan Chau Marina
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  • AB
    · April 15th, 2018
    A great cruise and the time spent on Freedom...
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    Hello Amélie, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from the Bamba Team.
    Trip date: April 2018
  • A
    · April 3rd, 2018
    Awesome party cruise! Freedom Island is the best thing ever!! Jack is such a fun and awesome tour guide! So is Emma! She is very friendly and talented!
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hello, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time with Jack's team they are the best! We appreciate your comments this gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2018
  • KS
    · February 19th, 2017
    This trip was the highlight of our travels in...
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    Dear Kayla, Thank you for taking the time to review Bamba Experience! We are very pleased to know that this was the highlight of your travels in Vietnam and that you enjoyed the trip so much! All our staff is highly trained and all we want is for... Show more
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    Trip date: February 2017

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    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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