Indochina Sails 2 days 1 night
The newest deluxe junk of the fleet - the Indochina Sail - just start in early April 2007. With well-appointed design and decor, the junk will together with its twin sister bring guests exellent experience cruising the Wold Heritage site. Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the the Indochina Sail a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 40 meters in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage roomplus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bays magnificent scenery. While all those who visit Halong Bay are charmed by the archipelagos 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 boats name the Indochina Sail because, like the plant it was named after, our junk is perfectly suited to this environment. With its golden sails, polished woodwork and refined, Asian décor, the Indochina Sail offers an unforgettable ambiance of relaxed elegance. Join us, and see Halong Bay in style.
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- The cruise will bring to you a wonderful crusing in Halong bay with luxury antique accommodations, with perfect service proved by the crew.
- Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat by beautiful local girls
- Cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay, trekking or swimming at Soi Sim island.
- Visiting the Sung Sot cave....
- Couples, honeymooners, friends, expats and Vietnamese
- Those on a luxury Vietnam holiday and wish to experience Halong Bay in style.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (180km) (L/D)
Day 2: Halong - Ha Noi (180km) (B/L)
Tour Map: Hanoi – Halong Habour – Bai Tu Long bay – Vung Vieng fishing village - Halong Bay - Sung Sot cave – Halong Habour – Hanoi.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L/D)
08:30: Pick up from your hotel then transfer to Halong.
11:30 Arrive at Bai Chay pier.
12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink.
Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. Option 1: 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters.
Option 2: Visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00 Dinner - Deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.
21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded).
Overnight on Indochina Sails.
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi (B/L)
6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier. Get pick up by our driver, transfer to Hanoi.
16.00: Arrive in Hanoi.
Sundeck
Indochina Sails panorama
Sundeck Indochina sails
Restaurant