Halong 1 day boat trip

7/4/2011 1:17:12 AM
 
Halong Bay is one of world’s natural wonders and is one of the top tourist attractions in Vietnam. The literal meaning of "Ha long " is " Descending Dragon ". A local legend says that a family of dragons was sent to defend the land long ago when the Vietnamese were fighting the Chinese invaders. These dragons had descended upon which is now Halong Bay. Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Discover Halong bay in a day trip:

At 8:00 Our tour guide and bus pick you up at your hotel and start the trip. Spending 173 km to Halong vinh_ha_longBay, it takes about 3 and half an hours driving and taking some nice photors of the rice paddy field or water buffalo, natural red river landscapes. On the way in Hai Duong province, stop over 20 minutes at the handicraft  and humanity centre and then keep going to Halong Bay

At 12.00  Arrival Halong city, swiches to the boat and Having seafood lunch on the boat and seeing some floating villages, experience the local's lives.


About 4 hours journey. Cruising through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, visit Thien Cung cave (the cave of the heavenly palace - famous for its stalagmites and stalactites) the cave has only opened to the public since 1998.

It is  a great time to visit the newly discovered Dau Go grotto ( wooden stake cave-where in 1288 one of the most famous Generals Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongol army).

At 4 pm :  Turn to Halong city where our driver will be waiting for you to take you back to Hanoi                              
At 19:30  Finish the trip

Trip includes

  • Transportation
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Special seafood lunch
  • Boat cruise (5 hours)
  • Admission fees.

Trip exclude

  • Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
  • Travel insurance
  • Food & drink not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities