Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Van Don Island
(3day/2nights)

This adventure is centred on the islands of Bai Tu Long Bay. You will enjoy a range of activities including boating amongst the limestone peaks, cycling across Van Don Island, relaxing on the beach, exploring the shoreline, and meeting wonderful local people.

Day 1 Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay of the submerged dragon boast 3000 craggy and towering islets and are amongst the most picturesque places in Vietnam. The fantastic beauty of the bays has given rise to many legends, some of them dating back to the ancient past. It is said that a dragon descended into the deep water spitting out gems as he did so. And thus the rocky islands were formed. Departing Hanoi we drive to Ha Long City (3 hours). Arriving in Ha Long City for lunch we embark on a 3-hour boat trip amongst some of the spectacular limestone peaks. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to swim in the clear waters and enjoy a short bicycle ride on Van Don Island. Here, we settle in with a local family to experience their way of life. (Lunch and Dinner included).

Day 2 Van Don Island / Bai Tu Long Bay
Van Don is located in Bai Tu Long Bay. The island is blessed with stunning beaches, scenic hills, sand dunes and surroundings sprinkled with tiny villages. We cycle across the island, relax and unwind on a pristine beach. Following a lunch with a local family, we board our boat to explore further northern reaches of Bai Tu Long Bay - time to appreciate the sublime beauty of the bay. We end our day on Cai Rong Island. Here we stay overnight in a hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner are included).

Day 3 Cai Rong Island / Hanoi
Cai Rong’s breathtaking limestone scenery and fishing village life is visible during our morning’s time on the Island. We cycle through picturesque part of the island and stroll around a local fishing market. En route, we stop at our leisure to give us all a chance to meet the local people, before we return to Ha Long City for lunch. In the early afternoon, we board our vehicle for a journey back to Hanoi, arriving at approximately 5 pm. (Breakfast & Lunch included).

The facts….

Physical activities: Easy cycling with a 3-4 km bicycle ride on Day 1, a 10-20 km bicycle ride on Day 2 and a 10-15 km bicycle ride on Day 3.

From July to September, the climate is usually humid and hot. From October to June brings cooler and more pleasant weather.

Transport: Large wooden boat, bicycle, comfortable air-conditioned car.

Tour guide(s): Friendly tour guide(s), our guide(s) speak excellent English and French. They are knowledgeable about local culture, history and environment.

Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. We choose local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area, at local restaurants, homes or markets. (We cater for Vegetarians).

Accommodation: Homestay (1 night), hotel (1 night). A clean and comfortable homestay with mosquito nets provided.

Price: US$245 per person for a group of 2 to 3 people.
          US$195 per person for a group of 4 to 7 people.

The cost of the trip includes accommodation, transportation, tour guide, all meals, admission fees and permits where applicable.

The cost of the trip does not include travel insurance, drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water) and personal expenses.

What to take: Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for cycling. It is imperative to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: swimming suit, first-aid kit, personal articles, camera, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...