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Ginger Cruise Halong bay: Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery. While all those who visit Halong Bay are charmed by the archipelago’s beauty, few visitors are aware that the three-thousand islands that dot this bay are home to many rare plants, including species found nowhere else in the world. We chose our boat’s name “Halong Ginger” because, like the plant it was named after, our junk is perfectly suited to this environment.

Ginger Cruise Halong bay itinerary 2 days and 3 days

Halong bay 2 Days and 1 Night on Boat

Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Halong Bay 
At 7:45 – 8:00am pick up and drive to Halong bay,
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.15 Lunch is served.
Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin.
You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.45 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There are many caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people. The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $20 per person.
17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

Day 2:  Halong bay – Drive to Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at SoiSim Island.
07.30 Transfer by tender to the Island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about one hour on the island.
08.30 Upon return to the boat you will have one hour to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan Chau Marina.
09.30 Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina. Car is awaiting for you there and transfers you back to Hanoi.

Halong bay 3 Days and 2 Nights on Boat

Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Halong Bay
At 7:45 – 8:00am pick up and drive to Halong bay.
12.30 Transfer by tender to the boat – enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise briefing and safety instructions.
12.45 Check in and begin cruise.
13.15 Lunch is served. Spa services available after lunch and throughout the cruise. There is a menu of available services in your cabin. You may book services with Spa staff after lunch or at any time with any of the boat’s management or guide staff.
15.45 Arrive at the Cua Van floating fishing village area. Upon arrival we will transfer by tender to Tien Ong cave. There aremany caves in Halong Bay, but Tien Ong is the most recently explored and opened for public access. In 2007 a team of Vietnamese archeologists conducted extensive research which led to the discovery of human bones and artifacts dating to
10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave has a wide, but short entrance which is said to resemble the shape of a frog’s mouth. The cave is 5 meters above sea level and is 50 meters deep and covers 1000 square meters, almost evenly split into two chambers. We will tour the cave for about 15 minutes. From the cave we will re-board the tender and make the short trip to the village. There are two options for exploring the village. One option is to transfer on small bamboo boats rowed by the local people.
The second option is to travel by kayak (self-rowed). The kayaking option is $20 per person.
17.15 Depart and sail for about 45 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.
17.45Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
08.15 Transfer by tender to our day boat, Sunset. Breakfast will be served as the boat sets sail for Cat Ba Island.
10.15 Arrive at Cat Ba Island and travel to the Viet Hai Village by bicycle or motorbike. The trip takes about 10 minutes on motorbike or about 25 minutes by bicycle. Tour Viet Hai, a small village with about 300 residents, for about 30 minutes. Visit the village school and clinic and observe everyday life of a Vietnamese countryside village. Return to the boat by bicycle or motorbike.
11.45 Back on board, set sail for the Bat Cave.
12.30 Lunch is served.
13.30Join the kayaking excursion to the Bat cave and surrounding waters. Kayaking duration about 45 minutes. There will also be time for relaxing on board and swimming while here.
15.30Depart form the Bat Cave area and sail to rejoin the main boat.
15.45 Return to the main boat and free time till dinner.
17.45 Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes
19.30 Dinner is served.
21.00 Short presentation is given about Halong Bay in the dining room.

Day 3: Halong bay – Drive to Hanoi
06.30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
07.00 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 20 minutes).
07.15 Arrive at SoiSim Island.
07.30 Transfer by tender to the Island. There is a beach for swimming and you may also hike to the top of the island for great views and photo opportunities. The hike involves walking up about 400 stone steps; it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to the top. If you plan on hiking please be sure to wear proper footwear. We will spend about one hour on the island.
08.30 Upon return to the boat you will have one hour to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier). Depart for Tuan ChauMarina.
09.30 Breakfast served in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11:00 Disembarkation and transfer by tender to Tuan Chau Marina.
Car is awaiting for you there and transfers you back to Hanoi.

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Included
Luxury accommodation with A/C, hot shower, mini bar.
English speaking customer service manager on board junk
Entrance fees
All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Welcome cocktail, 01 Vietnamese Seafood Lunch and 01 Dinner, 01 International Brunch Buffet)
Sunrise Tai Chi Class
Service fees + taxes
Insurance on board

Excluded
Return shuttle bus/ private car or van transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (see our quotation at EXTRA SERVICE Item)
Airfares and departure taxes
Kayaking services
Visa, passport or vaccination costs
Other meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities.