Ha Long Bay is a World Heritage site in Vietnam twice recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 1999. With almost 2000 islands rising from the emerald water of the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long is an excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain of millions of years of geological movement.
A local legend tells the following tale of the origins of Ha Long Bay:
“Long ago, the Viet people were attacked by foreign aggressors. The Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon and her band of Dragon Children to help the Viet people fight the invaders. While the enemy vessels were launching massive attacks against the mainland, the dragons descended in flocks from the sky. They spat out innumerable pearls which changed into jade stone islands the moment they touched the water. These islands linked together to form firm citadels that checked the enemy’s advance and smashed their vessels to pieces.
After the invaders were driven out, Mother Dragon and her Dragon Children did not return to Heaven but stayed on earth, right at the place where the battle occurred. The spot where the Mother Dragon landed was Ha Long, and where the Dragon Children came down was Bai Tu Long.”
Coming to Ha Long you will have a chance to discover the picturesque Ha Long and to discover the beautiful grottoes and islets with different shapes. With 3,000 islands of various sizes, a number of those have been given names in Ha Long bay such as Dau Go grotto, Thien Cung grotto, Surprise grotto and so on, it is really the paradise on earth that waiting for you trip.
Itinerary: |
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07:30 |
Pick you up at your hotel. |
08:00 |
Leave Hanoi by road for Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a three and a half hour journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. |
11:30 |
Arrive in Ha Long and board a junk for a 4-hour cruise on the emerald green waters of Ha Long bay, among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board before starting wonderful journey. Visit the recently discovered Thien Cung cave with its great views and nearby see Dau Go cave. |
16:00 |
Disembark at the dock of Ha Long city and return to Hanoi. |
19:30 |
Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends at your hotel. |
Inclusive: |
A/C bus, English speaking guide, boat package with a seafood lunch, entrance fee. |
| Exclusive: | Insurance, tips, drinks, personal expenses. |
The biggest difference between standard & deluxe tour packages are: the deluxe package always comes with better meals, vehicle, tour guide,... Deluxe package include kayaking option.
The deluxe tour package is little more expensive with much more value.
Estimated price will be around $50/ticket + $5 for kayaking (option).
Our staff will give you updated details & price, so you can easily decide upon arrival as well.
