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Halong Bay Cruise 3D/2N

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Start and end in Hanoi
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay

    Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served while cruising to Ha Long Bay), Dinner (Dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches, served at 19:15 hrs)

    Included Activities

    • Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Visit Dark and Bright Caves by bamboo boat or kayak
    • Swimming at Tra Bau, Lan Ha Bay
    • Cooking demonstration
    • Welcome drink
    • Happy Hour with sunset views
    • Squid fishing
    • Movie in the restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment (available to be booked in advance)
    • Electric car service for village cycling
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Lan Ha Bay
    Dark and Bright Caves
  3. Day 2

    Lan Ha Bay

    Lan Ha Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board with morning view of the bay's landscape), Lunch, Dinner (Deluxe Dinner served at 19:15 hrs in an intimate, romantic setting with local food)

    Included Activities

    • Thai Chi lesson on sundeck
    • Breakfast on board
    • Cycling in Viet Hai fishing village
    • Visit ancient house in Viet Hai
    • Experience local life
    • Visit Bao Trai Dao (Three Peach Islets)
    • Scenic kayaking
    • Beach relaxation
    • Tapas and Happy Hour
    • Squid fishing
    • Movie in the restaurant
    • Chess and cards

    Optional Activities

    • Electric car service (alternative to cycling in Viet Hai fishing village)
    Landmarks
    Viet Hai fishing village
    Cat Ba rain forest
    Bao Trai Dao (Three Peach Islets)
    Gulf of Tonkin
  4. Day 3

    Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi

    Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Scrumptious breakfast on board), Brunch (Delightful brunch at the restaurant while cruising back)

    Included Activities

    • Tai chi session on sundeck
    • Breakfast on board
    • Kayaking activities at Ao Ech area
    • Brunch on board while cruising back
    Landmarks
    Ao Ech area
    Tuan Chau Marina

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4.8
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.2

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  • Amélie4.5•April 2018
    A great cruise and the time spent on Freedom Island was amazing!
    Traveled in April 2018
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Amélie, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from the Bamba Team.
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  • Anonymous5.0•April 2018
    Awesome party cruise! Freedom Island is the best thing ever!! Jack is such a fun and awesome tour guide! So is Emma!...
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    Traveled in April 2018
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time with Jack's team they are the best! We appreciate your comments this gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from the Bamba Team.
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  • Kayla5.0•February 2017
    This trip was the highlight of our travels in Vietnam. It was a perfect trip for my friend and I, we had such a...
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    Traveled in February 2017
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Kayla, Thank you for taking the time to review Bamba Experience! We are very pleased to know that this was the highlight of your travels in Vietnam and that you enjoyed the trip so much! All our staff is highly trained and all we want is for you to have good time, eat well, and have fun! Thank you again for this positive feedback! We hope to see you soon on another Bamba trip! Take care, Maxence Bamba Happiness Team
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    How many beds/people in each of the cabins on the boat and the rooms in the bungalow?

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      We provide a 2 single beds per room maximum,
      At the bungalow we offer: Private Accommodation with fan & hot water

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