Halong Bay, in the northeast of Vietnam, a 2-3 hours drive from Hanoi, is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. It was elected in 2011 as one of the seven new wonders of nature and one of the most important tourism destinations in Vietnam and in the world.
Here are different options to discover Halong Bay:
- One full day
- Two days and one night on the junk
- Three days, one night on the junk and one night at the hotel on the island
It is also possible to extend this excursion by 1 or more days. Feel free to ask us.
Whether you land at the airport, enter the city by train or bus, you will be picked up at any time and accompanied to our hotel by private vehicle or cab.
We individually adapt your program to your mode and time of arrival in Hanoi.
Thus, we can, in consultation with you, shift the beginning of your program according to your arrival time, to give you time to acclimatize!
During this excursion The mysteries of Halong Bay you will enjoy
Contemplate various landscapes
- Halong Bay, with night on board a junk
- The mountains and forests of Cat Ba Island
- The limestone peaks of Halong Bay
Experience special moments
- The authentic atmosphere of the thousand-year-old caves
- Beautiful sunsets and sunrises
- The kayak ride between the gigantic rocks
The PLUS of the Pilgrim
- A small group during the excursions
- A permanent link with the hotel if necessary
- Nights in the homes of local people in comfort mode
- Accompaniment by experienced guides
Make the experience last
- The authentic atmosphere of the floating markets
- Beautiful sunsets and sunrises
- The kayak ride between the gigantic rocks
Full day excursion
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Excursion Idea to personalize: The whole day
An excursion according to your desires
This excursion proposal is 100% customizable according to your desires.
You will be able to modify your trip (duration, accommodations, activities, and services) during our exchanges.
Day 1 Magnificent cruise in Halong Bay
The bus will pick you up directly at your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi, then departure for the southeast of the Red River Delta: crossing rice-growing plains and arriving at Tuan Chau marina around noon.
Lunch will be served on board by the crew while the boat makes its way to the most beautiful islets of the bay. The cruise begins!
During this cruise, you will have the opportunity to:
- discover this multitude of karst peaks emerging from the waters. Riddled with numerous caves, these islands and islets with various shapes (sail, dog, rooster, incense…) also hide unexpected lagoons,
- visit the splendid Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, with stalagmites and stalactites dating back thousands of years,
- go for a canoeing or bamboo rowing trip in the Luon Cave area, a more remote landscape of the bay,
- go to Ti Top (Titov) Island to bathe in the sublime waters of the bay or to climb the highest mountain to admire the panorama of Halong.
In the middle of the afternoon, the junk will head to Tuan Chau harbor while you enjoy the sun on the deck with a different route than the outbound. Finally, I will take a bus back to Hanoi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Travel by minibus : 2 x 2h30.
Included meals : Lunch.
Steps :
Hanoi,
Halong Bay
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Price Estimate: The whole day
An excursion according to your desires
Our excursions are tailor-made (with private guides and drivers), so the price is never fixed for each Pilgrim traveler.
This price varies according to the quality and comfort of the junk, the type of cabins as well as the quality of the food served on board, the means of transport to reach the bay (bus, minibus, 9-seater bus, private vehicle…), the access used (total or partial motorway, national road) if you are traveling alone and wish to have a private cabin, the age of your children if you are traveling as a family… Because there are many options, it is advisable to consult us directly for any price request!
Count on this excursion starting at $77 per person*. The only exact price will be the one that appears on your personalized and finalized quote.
* International flights are not included in this estimate.
This price includes :
- All travel on site
- Breakfasts and meals during the excursions
- Bilingual English-speaking tour guides
- Entrance fees to the sites to be visited and activities
- Application fees and taxes
- All logistical services necessary for the organization of the program
This price does not include :
- Domestic and international flights and airport taxes to/from Hanoi
- Entry visa fees
- Drinks and other meals not mentioned in the program
- Water bottle (can be purchased on site)
- Telephone, personal expenses
- Any other service not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
Excursion of two days and one night on the junk
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Excursion idea to personalize: 2 days and 1 night on the junk
An excursion according to your desires
This excursion proposal is 100% customizable according to your desires.
You will be able to modify your excursion (duration, accommodations, activities, and services) during our exchanges.
Day 1 Magnificent cruise in Halong Bay
The bus will pick you up directly at your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi, then departure for the southeast of the Red River Delta: crossing rice-growing plains and arriving at Tuan Chau marina around noon.
Lunch will be served on board by the crew while the boat makes its way to the most beautiful islets of the bay. The cruise begins!
During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to :
- discover this multitude of karst peaks emerging from the water. Riddled with numerous caves, these islands and islets with various shapes (sail, dog, rooster, incense…) also hide unexpected lagoons,
- visit the splendid Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, with stalagmites and stalactites dating back thousands of years,
- go for a canoe or bamboo ride, rowing in the Luon Cave area, a more remote landscape of the bay,
- go to Ti Top (Titov) Island to bathe in the sublime waters of the bay or to climb the highest mountain to admire the panorama of Halong.
Dinner, served by the crew, will be followed by a free evening in your cabin, in the restaurant, or on the upper deck of the junk: card games, night fishing, … for your personal rest and relaxation!
Travel by minibus : 2h30.
Included meals : Lunch, Dinner.
Steps :
Hanoi,
Halong Bay
Accommodation :
On a junk (Halong Bay)
Day 2 Ship ahoy!
Waking up at dawn is a must in the bay, which offers unparalleled tranquillity in the early hours of the day. It is a privileged moment to do a Tai Chi discovery session at dawn, on the upper deck of the junk, to fill up with energy at the beginning of the day.
The buffet breakfast is served while the junk sets off slowly towards Cat Ba Island. The return cruise allows you to discover other corners of the bay and makes you aware of the extent of the bay.
Once moored, you will visit the fishing village of Viet Hai which is located between the blue sea, the high mountain, and the old jungle of Cat Ba National Park.
Lunch will be served on board the junk in the late morning, for a return to Tuan Chau port around noon. You will take a bus to Hanoi in the middle of the afternoon. Once arrived at your destination, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Travel by minibus : 2h30.
Included meals : Breakfast, Lunch.
Steps :
Halong Bay,
Hanoi
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Price Estimate : 2 days and 1 night on the junk
An excursion according to your desires
Our excursions are tailor-made (with private guides and drivers), so the price is never fixed for each Pilgrim traveler.
This price varies according to the quality and comfort of the junk, the type of cabins as well as the quality of the food served on board, the means of transport to reach the bay (bus, minibus, 9-seater bus, private vehicle…), the access used (total or partial motorway, national road) if you are traveling alone and wish to have a private cabin, the age of your children if you are traveling as a family… Because there are many options, it is advisable to consult us directly for any price request!
Count on this excursion starting at $175 per person*. The only exact price will be the one that appears on your personalized and finalized quote.
* International flights are not included in this estimate.
This price includes :
- All travel on site
- Accommodation on the junk
- Breakfasts and meals during the excursions
- Bilingual English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees to the sites to visit and activities
- Application fees and taxes
- All logistic services necessary for the organization of the program
- All small tips for rowers, porters, baggage handlers, etc… These will be paid by your guides.
This price does not include :
- Domestic and international flights and airport taxes to/from Hanoi
- Entry visa fees
- Drinks and other meals not mentioned in the program
- Water bottle (can be purchased on site)
- Telephone, personal expenses
- Any other service not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
Excursion of three days, one night on the junk and one night at the hotel on the island
-
Excursion idea to personalize: 3 days, 1 night on the junk and 1 night at the hotel on the island
An excursion according to your desires
This excursion proposal is 100% customizable according to your desires.
You will be able to modify your excursion (duration, accommodations, activities, and services) during our exchanges.
Day 1 Magnificent cruise in Halong Bay
The bus will pick you up directly at your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi, then departure for the southeast of the Red River Delta: crossing rice-growing plains and arriving at Tuan Chau marina around noon.
Lunch will be served on board by the crew while the boat makes its way to the most beautiful islets of the bay. The cruise begins!
During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to :
- discover this multitude of karst peaks emerging from the water. Riddled with numerous caves, these islands and islets with various shapes (sail, dog, rooster, incense…) also hide unexpected lagoons,
- visit the splendid Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, with stalagmites and stalactites dating back thousands of years,
- go for a canoe or bamboo ride, rowing in the Luon Cave area, a more remote landscape of the bay,
- go to Ti Top (Titov) Island to bathe in the sublime waters of the bay or to climb the highest mountain to admire the panorama of Halong.
Dinner, served by the crew, will be followed by a free evening in your cabin, in the restaurant, or on the upper deck of the junk: card games, night fishing, … for your personal rest and relaxation!
Travel by minibus : 2h30.
Included meals : Lunch, Dinner.
Steps :
Hanoi,
Halong Bay
Accommodation :
On a junk (Halong Bay)
Day 2 Ship ahoy!
Waking up at dawn is a must in the bay, which offers unparalleled tranquillity in the early hours of the day. It is a privileged moment to do a Tai Chi discovery session at dawn, on the upper deck of the junk, to fill up with energy at the beginning of the day.
The buffet breakfast is served while the junk sets off slowly towards Cat Ba Island.
Lunch will be served on Cat Ba island. When lunch is over, you will have time to see the local life for yourself.
In the middle of the afternoon, you will return to your hotel on the island. You will enjoy a delicious dinner at the end of the day.
Included meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Steps :
Halong Bay
Accommodation :
At the hotel (Cat Ba island)
Day 3 Cat Ba island
At your hotel, you’ll enjoy a Tai Chi discovery session at dawn to fill up with energy at the beginning of the day.
The buffet breakfast is served at your hotel. You will then visit the fishing village of Viet Hai which is located between the blue sea, the high mountain, and the old jungle of Cat Ba National Park.
The return cruise allows you to discover other corners of the bay and makes you aware of the extent of the bay.
Lunch will be served onboard the junk in the late morning, for a return to Tuan Chau port around noon. You will take a bus to Hanoi in the middle of the afternoon. Once arrived at your destination, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Travel by minibus : 2h30.
Included meals : Breakfast, Lunch.
Steps :
Halong Bay,
Hanoi
-
Price Estimate : 3 days, 1 night on the junk and 1 night at the hotel on the island
An excursion according to your desires
Our excursions are tailor-made (with private guides and drivers), so the price is never fixed for each Pilgrim traveler.
This price varies according to the quality and comfort of the junk, the type of cabins as well as the quality of the food served on board, the means of transport to reach the bay (bus, minibus, 9-seater bus, private vehicle…), the access used (total or partial motorway, national road) if you are traveling alone and wish to have a private cabin, the age of your children if you are traveling as a family… Because there are many options, it is advisable to consult us directly for any price request!
Count on this excursion starting at $245 per person*. The only exact price will be the one that appears on your personalized and finalized quote.
* International flights are not included in this estimate.
This price includes :
- All travel on site
- Accommodation on the junk
- Breakfasts and meals during the excursions
- Bilingual English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees to the sites to visit and activities
- Application fees and taxes
- All logistic services necessary for the organization of the program
- All small tips for rowers, porters, baggage handlers, etc… These will be paid by your guides.
This price does not include :
- Domestic and international flights and airport taxes to/from Hanoi
- Entry visa fees
- Drinks and other meals not mentioned in the program
- Water bottle (can be purchased on site)
- Telephone, personal expenses
- Any other service not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
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