Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Victory Star Cruise in Halong Bay 2 Days / 1 Night

Victory Star Cruise was designed by combination of traditional features with modern and luxury style. Cruising overnight on board on the traditional Junk – Victory Star Cruise in Halong Bay, the charming replica paddle steamer, on tranquil UNESCO world heritage listed Halong Bay. Savoring the best culinary experience on board, enjoy fresh fruit after kayaking on our floating garden...

DAY 1 : Hanoi, transfer to Halong BayNext Day »

Activities : Visit Vung Vieng fishing village, Cao cave, Swimming

Meals : Lunch and Dinner

08:00 – 08:30: Pick-up from your address in Hanoi, transfer to Halong bay
11:30 - 12.30: Welcome on board Victory Star.
12:30: From Hon Gai international harbor heading to Bai Tu Long area
13:00: Lunch is served. Enjoy local sea food
15:00: Transfer from Victory Star to rowing boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village. Rowers are local girls wearing traditional costume. It's the opportunity to see the fisher's daily life with the primary features in the charming nature. Additionally, the beauty of Cao cave (Thung cave) is also a good place to visit. After that, we can also organize a rowing-boat competition (a traditional activity of locals) for passengers upon request. During this time you can also enjoy swimming in clear water, beautiful and calm nature.
17:00: Come back to the boat, continue to visit Ha Long Bay.
18:00: The cruise is anchored overnight at Ho Dong Tien area and on the way to be there is perfect to enjoy sunset.
19:30: Dinner. Then, passengers can relax with the services on Victory Star such as: bar, massage, fishing and so on.
Overnight on board.

DAY 2 : Halong Bay, Hanoi

Activities : PractiseTai Chi ,Visit Sung Sot Cave

Meals : Brunch on board

06:30: Enjoy sunrise over the Bay or take part in our morning Tai Chi class on Sundeck of Victory Star Cruise
07:00: Biscuits, coffee and tea will be served
08:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave
09:30: Check out
10:00: Have buffet brunch on board while cruising back the harbor.
11:00: Come back to the harbor.
11:30 – 16:00: Transfer to Hanoi (optional)

What's included (No Hidden Costs)
Welcome Cocktail Entrance and Sightseeing Fees In-house English & French tour guide (in non-private cruise) Luxury Cabins with A/C & en-suite Bathroom 2 Asian Set Lunch, 1 Set Dinner and 1 Buffet Lunch Meeting Facilities and Equipment (charter only) Cooking Class Tai Chi Session

What's not included
 Airfares, Car Transfers and Hotel Accommodation Visa Arrangements Beauty Spa Services and Massage Beverages and Tobacco Tips and other Personal Expenses Kayaking All other services not clearly mentioned above

Contact Custom Vietnam Travel to customize this Victory Star Cruise become a tailor-made tour in just the right way you want.

Traditional Bai Tho Junk Cruise in Halong Bay 2 Days

Bai Tho Junk in Halong Bay is a traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. The Bai Tho boat has 4 cabins, 5 cabins, 6 cabin, 7 and 8 cabins, 10 junk cabin and especially 18 cabins, all -conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff.

Joining in our Halong Bay Cruise, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb scenery in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay.

Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our 6 well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe.

The standard designed and deluxe main hall on the cruise is the place where you can watch the views and listen to the whisper of the sea. There is also the top deck for those who love sunbathing. Please come to the cruise’s bar for relaxation, entertainment as well as for drinks. You can also enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by gourmet cuisine at the dinning room.

Facilities
Restaurants and Bar
Kayaking Service (Optional)
A/C cabins with en-suite bathrooms
First Aid Kits
Doctor o­n-call
Luggage Storages
Emergency Tender boat
Major credit cards accepted
Dial-up Internet Access at The Reception
Conference and Meeting Equipment
Safety box at the reception
IDD at the reception
Boutique
Library (Rental and Exchange o­nly)
24/7 Security
 
Recommend to bring
Original Passport with valid visa
Camera and rolls of film
Sun block
Wide brim hat
Swimming clothes
Sun Glasses
Small amount of cash
Jackets (In winter o­nly)
Personal medicines
Joy and big smiles

Recommend not to bring
Alcoholic Beverages
Pets or any kind of animal
Hazardous Materials
Inflammable and Explosives
Any kind of weapon

Itinerary for 2 Days

Day 1

8.00: Pick up from Hanoi, transfer to Halong bay
11.30 – 12.15: Arriving at Bai Chay harbor
12.15 – 12.30: Transfer to tender, welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins, depart for Halong Bay
13.00 – 14.30: Enjoy local sea food lunch while the junk sails to Ha Long Bay passing by Thien Cung cave, Dau Go grotto, Fighting cock islet
15.00 – 16.00: Visit Sung Sot cave,explore the most famous grotto in entire Halong Bay
16:30 – 17.30: Visit Titop beach – It’s time for relaxing, swimming or kayaking… Overnight anchorage near Titop and enjoy the sunset
19.30 – 21.00: Savor our Set-dinner in dinning room
Overnight on your junk

Day 2

06.30: Enjoy sunrise over the Bay
07.00: Have breakfast
08.00 – 08.30: Cruise through Ha long Bay and contemplate Man’s head islet, Tortoise islet
08.30 – 09.30: Arrive at Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) – explore most famous grottoes in the entire Halong bay by local rowing boat – Enjoy kayaking activities (weather permitted)
09.30: Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection
10.00: Having international buffet brunch served while cruising through Bai Tu Long bay, Bai Tho mountain and Ha Long market.
11.00: Arriving at pier. Transfer back to Hanoi city.
14.30 - 15.00: Arriving Hanoi

Included
- Welcome drinks
- Accommodation
- Boat trip & specified program
- English speaking guide o­n board
- All meals per program
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Tax and services charges
- Insurance on board
- Vietnam visa arrangements.

Excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Kayaking
- Drinks, tippings
- Other personal expenses.
- Transfer round trip (on request)
This is just the sample of the Cruise, contact Custom Vietnam Travel to customize it just the right way you want it to be.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Cruises in Halong Bay - unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails 3 days / 2 nights


The detailed itinerary of unforgettable Halong Bay cruising experience with Oriental Sails

DAY 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board

DAY 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay

07h00 – 08h00 Have breakfast on boat
08h30 – 09h00 Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1 Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10h15 – 12h30 Kayaking around Moody’s Beach area.
12h30 – 13h30 Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
13h45 – 15h30 Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2 Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay. 16h30 – 17h00 Cruise back to the main boat. 19h00 Enjoy dinner. Overnight on board

DAY 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor. Disembark Oriental Sails at around
11h00 12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Rooms 
Committed to offer guests both charm and comfort, Oriental Sails cabins offer a range of facilities and an elegant ambiance.
The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens ensures you a restful sleep in style.
Deluxe Cabin 16 per ship (all convertible into Double Bed)
Total number of Cabins 16
Total Passenger Capacity 32
Cabin Amenities
- Individually controlled Air-Conditioning Wardrobe
- Hot and Cold Shower Complimentary Bottled Water
- Toilet Slippers
- Toiletries Fire Extinguisher
Entertainment
There is probably no better place than Halong Bay to de-stress and re-energize, thus Oriental Sails’ facilities and services are to bring you utmost relaxation.
The sundeck offers great space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, to snap great pictures of Halong Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun starts to set.
The widescreen serves you great clips of the Bay and movies of its old time.
A wide range of regular events and parties are raising a part in your unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails.
A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails.
Exploring the caves, kayaking through floating villages, swimming in the middle of nowhere, climbing stiff rocks rising out of breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck , to name but a few…
All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.
Activities:
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village
Contact Custom Vietnam Travel for this unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails 3 days / 2 nights and other Cruises in Halong Bay.

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Cruises in Halong Bay - unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails 2 days / 1 night


The detailed itinerary of unforgettable Halong Bay cruising experience with Oriental Sails 

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)

08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island …
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)

06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor
Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Rooms 

Committed to offer guests both charm and comfort, Oriental Sails cabins offer a range of facilities and an elegant ambiance.
The cabins are designed and fitted international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. The comfortable bedding with luxuriant linens ensures you a restful sleep in style.
Deluxe Cabin 16 per ship (all convertible into Double Bed)
Total number of Cabins 16
Total Passenger Capacity 32

Cabin Amenities

- Individually controlled Air-Conditioning Wardrobe
- Hot and Cold Shower Complimentary Bottled Water
- Toilet Slippers
- Toiletries Fire Extinguisher

Entertainment
There is probably no better place than Halong Bay to de-stress and re-energize, thus Oriental Sails’ facilities and services are to bring you utmost relaxation.
The sundeck offers great space and atmosphere to enjoy sunbath, to snap great pictures of Halong Bay, to sip a refreshing cocktail while gazing at the rock formations reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay, or just simply lazing as the sun starts to set.
The widescreen serves you great clips of the Bay and movies of its old time.
A wide range of regular events and parties are raising a part in your unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails.
A wide range of activities are planned during your cruising with Oriental Sails.
Exploring the caves, kayaking through floating villages, swimming in the middle of nowhere, climbing stiff rocks rising out of breathtaking Lan Ha Bay, snapping photos of a lifetime, sunbathing on a pampered deck , to name but a few…
All contribute to make your visit a truly memorable one.
Activities:
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Excursions to caves, grottos, beaches & fishing village
Contact Custom Vietnam Travel for this unforgettable cruising experience with Oriental Sails 2 days / 1 night and other Cruises in Halong Bay.

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