Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers a area of 1500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks soaring from its crystalline emerald water this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam, and now a World Heritage listed site. Visitors have constantly marvel at Ha Long Bays' natural beauty. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that make a excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck. This trip combines a visit to this eighth world wonder with a exploration of Cat Ba Island.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (Dinner included)
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi transfer to Halong via Haiphong - Journey west along Highway 5, across Hai Hung Province and then across two ferries from Hai Phong to Halong. Overnight in Halong.

Day 2: Halong (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Boat trip Halong Bay (8 hrs) - 8 hours trip in Halong Bay past the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates) with visits of one of the following caves.

BA TRAI DAO: "The three peaches" islands. BO NAU: 'Pelican' caves of interest.

HANG DAU GO: huge cave consisting of three chambers which are reached via 90 steps. The cave derives its Vietnamese name from the third of the chambers, which is said to have been used by Trang Hung Dao during the 13th century to store bamboo stakes, used against the Mongol invaders.

THIEN CUNG: "Heaven Palace"

HANH (DRY) CAVE: in the dry season it is possible to take a small boat to discover the Hanh (Dry) cave.

SUNG SOT: "Surprise" Cave. One of the biggest caves in Halong Bay Overnight in Halong

Day 3: Halong - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong (Breakfast included, Lunch, Dinner)
By boat from Halong to Cat Ba - Journey across Halong Bay and around Cat Ba Island.

CAT BA NATIONAL PARK: largest island in Halong Bay and declared a NP in 1986 to protect the island's diverse ecosystems which include subtropical forests, swamp forests, offshore coral reefs and mangrove forests. The park is home to many types of mammals, species of birds, trees and plants including many with medicinal value.

TREKKING: hikes include visits to remote minority villages and caves. Overnight in Hai Phong

Day 4: Departure (Breakfast, Lunch included)
By vehicle from Hai Phong to Hanoi - Journey west along Highway 5, across Hai Hung Province. Arrive to Hanoi at approx 5:00 PM.

Prices are Includes :

• English/French speaking guide

• Lunch

• Road transportation is private car or Mini Van

• 3 Nights Accommodation (Twin shared room - 2 or 3 star hotel)

• Private boat trip in Ha Long Bay

• Entrance fees and Sightseeing tickets.

Prices are Excludes :

• Drinks and Personal expenses 

• Meals are not mentioned in above itinerary