Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board your charming traditional wooden junk for the overnight journey into the Bay. En-route lunch will be served. Following cruise by rock formations with such names as Sail, Dog and Dinh Huong (incense pot). Towards the end of the day set anchor for the night. As the sun sets over the bay dinner is served on board with fresh seafood, salads, and fruits. Overnight on Halong Bay

On your return towards Halong City enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through the magnificent rock formations. Upon disembarkation your driver will meet you for the transfer back to Hanoi. As an option and according to your flight schedule visit one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam 'But Thap' or Bat Trang Pottery Village on the way back to Hanoi.

Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of a driver and Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
Services of an English speaking guide during transfers between Hanoi and Halong Bay only.
English-speaking assistance on the Junk Cruise.
Entrance fees for all sights visited.
Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
Domestic airport taxes for any domestic flights
Tips for porters.

Services do not include:
International flights to and from Vietnam
Meals other than those mentioned above
Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc....
Tips for guide
Personal insurance
Any domestic flights not mentioned

All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. BLue Lizard Travel consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.