Day 1: Hanoi –Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay Cruise

Morning, depart from Hanoi at 8.00AM for a stunning drive through the lush country land of Red River Delta to Hai Phong port city. From here you will take one hour high speed boat (45 minutes) to reach to Cat Ba Island.

On arrival, embark your private stylish cruiser and enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch as the boat set sail through stunning Lan Ha bay towards the Dau Be Island.

Take a visit to floating village surrounded by stunning karst where fishermen and their family living in floating houses and go fishing around the bay on their little traditional boats. There is also school here for children and a temple on little island where local worship the mother of the sea and come here to pray for abundant game before each time they set sail out.

Gear up and slightly paddle thru natural tunnels to visit to hidden lagoons where you can see colorful coral and sea creatures in the crystal water that reflects stunning cliffs of island.

From here our guide will take you to explore further deep into unexplored water of Ha Long Bay and following you can choose to paddle cross the open bay to the Great Cave or just relax on the top desk and enjoy the view whilst from your boat. As your choice and depend on tide level we will choose to paddle through the deep tunnel to explore the isolated lagoons inside or just twist our way through the maze of islands to get to an island beach where you will enjoy swimming in crystal clear water.

Sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the view of the bay as the sun setting down over the back drop of islands and shimmering sea.

Dinner then enjoy fishing game with traditional tools if you wish or just simply relax on your cushioned reclining chair and count star from your open top desk.

Summary:
Transportation: Private vehicle & express boat
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Private en-suite wooden board.

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay – Ha Long Bay Cruise & Kayaking

Enjoy breakfast on board then start for another exciting day cruise and kayaking hidden place according your uniquely way from Bai Tu Long Bay to Ha Long Bay. Visit Duc Tien Cave and Cong Dam     fishing village. Following the boat will cruise to the area of Thang Loi Island where you will enjoy your time kayaking around to explore island and water or sightseeing of local life and their daily activities in the island.

The rest of the day is for relax and swimming at isolate islet.
Dinner and overnight aboard amongst the mystical islands of Ha Long Bay

Summary:
Transportation: Private boat
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Private en-suite wooden board.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay cruise – Hanoi

Enjoy the spectacular view of the bay at sunrise with a cup of coffee or tea and then breakfast. Disembark the boat to visit Me Cung grotto, it formed on Lom Bo Island, and seen from afar, the entrance is like the roof of a house denting the island’s side. After a narrow crack only allowing one person through at a time, many partitions appear. These chambers are somewhat small and narrow, but very refined, and with many stalagmites and stalactites bearing beautiful forms.

Back to the boat for your cruise to explore to another part of Ha Long bay and enjoy your swim in a peaceful place.

Check out the room and enjoy lunch before you disembark the boat at Ha Long harbor at early noon. Here the driver is waiting for you for a drive back to Hanoi.

Summary:
Transportation: Private car
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Accommodation: None

PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON

INCLUSIVE:

• English speaking guide through the    trip
• Private wooden boat with en-suite    cabins
• Express boat from Hai Phong to Cat    Ba Island.
• Private air-conditional transfer    through the trip
• Sightseeing entrance fee where    mentioned in the itinerary
• Kayaking equipment
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary    (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
• Mineral water & cold tissue (01    bottle/pax/day)

EXCLUSIVE:

• Requested drinking
• Tip for guide and driver
• Any other services that not mentioned at inclusion portion.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Deposit and Payment:  30% of total invoice should be deposit at the time of confirmation for guarantee. Balance should be paid on arrival date.
• Cancellation: If cancelling less than 15 days, the deposit is non-refundable. After final payment is received a cancellation fee of approximately 75% applies. This percentage may be less depending on the date of cancellation. A cancellation fee of 100% is applicable within 03 days of travel.
• Pricing: All prices are shown in American dollars and are current at the date of printing this itinerary. If there is a dramatic fluctuation in the exchange rate or the price of services provided, which are beyond the control of Ciao Travel, Ciao Travel reserves the right to adjust tour prices accordingly, even though the balance of payment may have been made. This would only happen in unusual circumstances.
• Itinerary Validity and Content: This itinerary is valid until 20th Dec 2015, unless otherwise specified. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Ciao Travel shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss caused by any inaccuracy. Ciao Travel reserves the right to change tour arrangements or accommodations due to safety or security reasons, and will endeavor to provide alternative arrangements of the same standard as that originally booked.  
• Special Requirements: Please advise Ciao Travel of any special requirements such as Special Meals, Medical Requirements etc., as soon as possible. If you get motion sickness, it is imperative that you bring with you motion sickness pills as we travel by coach and boat sometimes in our tour.
• Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend you organize travel insurance before departure in your country. Insurance covers cancellation fees payable for airline tickets, accommodation, loss of deposit, luggage etc.
• Clients’ Responsibilities: It is your responsibility to obtain passports, health certificates or other travel documents where required for the tour. It remains your responsibility to ensure that these documents are in order and to meet any additional costs incurred as a result of failure to comply with such requirements. It is also your responsibility to obtain any vaccinations that may be required to travel.