3-Day Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island Tour
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
This tour combines an overnight cruise on the world famous Halong Bay as well as a 1-night stay at the Monkey Island resort, with activities Cat Ba Island thrown in for good measure. You'll have the opportunity to experience the exquisite sunset and sunrise on Halong Bay, together with the main sights, and also a chance for swimming or kayaking, followed by some time to appreciate the beauty of Cat Ba Island, and then a choice of activities and overnight at Monkey Island Resort.
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This tour combines an overnight cruise on the world famous Halong Bay as well as a 1-night stay at the Monkey Island resort, with activities Cat Ba Island thrown in for good measure. You'll have the opportunity to experience the exquisite sunset and sunrise on Halong Bay, together with the main sights, and also a chance for swimming or kayaking, followed by some time to appreciate the beauty of Cat Ba Island, and then a choice of activities and overnight at Monkey Island Resort.
Day 1 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (L/D)
Departing from your Hanoi hotel we drive through the highlights of the city towards Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival we embark on our boat and enjoy a real Vietnamese lunch. We sail past the main sights in Ha Long Bay, and in the afternoon set anchor to explore Sung Sot (Surprising) cave. There is time to kayak or swim and relax on deck watching the sunset. You can enjoy a splendid dinner followed by drinks, karaoke or fishing, whichever you prefer.
Day 2 Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Monkey Island Resort (B/L/D)
If you are an early riser you can enjoy the sunrise on Ha Long Bay.You will travel by boat to Gia Luan harbour on Cat Ba Island, and then drive through Cat Ba National Park, enjoying the tropical flowers and trees along the way. From Ben Beo harbour, you will go by boat through Lan Ha Bay visiting Cai Beo floating village, one of the oldest in Vietnam.
Check in at Monkey Island Resort and enjoy lunch in the beach restaurant. In the afternoon you are free to kayak, play football or volleyball, or you may prefer the entertainment area with chess, billiards, ping pong, or table football. There is a lovely walk up the mountain to get a panoramic view of Monkey Island and Lan Ha Bay, and you may see monkeys playing on the beach. Overnight at your bungalow.
Day 3 Monkey Island – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
Beach exercise or swimming are a good (but not compulsory!) way to start the morning on Monkey Island. After breakfast we check out and transfer by boat to Cat Ba town. A bus will take you to Gia Luan pier where you embark on the boat back a different route to Ha Long Bay, a last chance to enjoy the amazing islets and dramatic scenery. Say goodbye to the crew, disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
Departing from your Hanoi hotel we drive through the highlights of the city towards Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival we embark on our boat and enjoy a real Vietnamese lunch. We sail past the main sights in Ha Long Bay, and in the afternoon set anchor to explore Sung Sot (Surprising) cave. There is time to kayak or swim and relax on deck watching the sunset. You can enjoy a splendid dinner followed by drinks, karaoke or fishing, whichever you prefer.
Day 2 Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Monkey Island Resort (B/L/D)
If you are an early riser you can enjoy the sunrise on Ha Long Bay.You will travel by boat to Gia Luan harbour on Cat Ba Island, and then drive through Cat Ba National Park, enjoying the tropical flowers and trees along the way. From Ben Beo harbour, you will go by boat through Lan Ha Bay visiting Cai Beo floating village, one of the oldest in Vietnam.
Check in at Monkey Island Resort and enjoy lunch in the beach restaurant. In the afternoon you are free to kayak, play football or volleyball, or you may prefer the entertainment area with chess, billiards, ping pong, or table football. There is a lovely walk up the mountain to get a panoramic view of Monkey Island and Lan Ha Bay, and you may see monkeys playing on the beach. Overnight at your bungalow.
Day 3 Monkey Island – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
Beach exercise or swimming are a good (but not compulsory!) way to start the morning on Monkey Island. After breakfast we check out and transfer by boat to Cat Ba town. A bus will take you to Gia Luan pier where you embark on the boat back a different route to Ha Long Bay, a last chance to enjoy the amazing islets and dramatic scenery. Say goodbye to the crew, disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
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