Halong Bay 3-Day Junk Boat Cruise aboard Jewel of the Bay

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This three-day cruising itinerary to Halong Bay in Vietnam gives you the best chance to enjoy the World Heritage listed Halong Bay from the luxury of your junk boat, the Jewel of the Bay. Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear, aqua blue waters and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the option of exploring some of the bay's most secluded lagoons using our fleet of modern easy-to-maneuver kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only accessible by kayak.

The lavish Jewel of the Bay is akin to a floating hotel. Here are some of the junk's facilities:

• 5 ensuite twin cabins with air-conditioning and ensuite tiled bathroom
• Hot and cold running water and shower in each bathroom
• Dining room serving Vietnamese fare (including complimentary welcome drink and free tea and coffee throughout trip)
• Licensed bar with extensive wine list
• Games area with assortment of board games, books and magazines
• Sun tanning area with eight adjustable sun lounges
• 5 lightweight western made (New Zealand) sea kayaks
• Night fishing from the boat
• Fully staffed crew of 7 including Customer Services Manager

Your Halong Bay accommodation is aboard the Jewel of the Bay

Daily

Tour departs at 8:00am from your hotel in Hanoi

8:00am

Tour returns to your hotel in Hanoi at 3:00pm

Complimentary pick-up service available from your hotel in Hanoi. Please advise pick-up location at time of booking and call upon arrival in Hanoi to re-confirm pick-up time.

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Depart hanoi around 8am, the drive to Halong Bay is around 3.5 hours (stopping along the way for a toilet break and a coffee). We arrive at the port at midday where we board the "Jewel of the Bay" and sit down to a lovely seafood feast while cruising into the bay. After lunch we will visit the inside of a limestone cave before finding a secluded bay to anchor for the night. There will be a chance to swim in the emerald waters before dinner. Accommodation for the night is in private, ensuite timber cabins with air-con and hot showers.
(Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 2: Halong Bay

Awake the next morning to the lapping waters and enjoy a breakfast overlooking the bay. Either relax on the boat or explore the bay with kayaks. In the afternoon we cruise around the bay at a leisurely pace, stopping to explore more caves. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the boat reading, sunbathing or swimming before a decadent seafood meal.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Today we continue to cruise around the bay to find secluded spots for swimming and kayaking. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in the capital at around 3:00pm.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)