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2 Days / 1 Night |
| Prices: |
$270 - $441 |
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Daily Departure |
| Depart From |
Hanoi |
| Return To: |
Hanoi |
| Destination(s) to visit: |
Hanoi, Halong |
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Overview |
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Old world charm resurfaced on the calm water of Halong Bay, Vietnam with the launch of a magnificent five star vessel Emeraude modeled in the tradition of the grand old single wheeled paddle steamer of the colonial era. One of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay covers an area of 1, 500 km² over which are scattered thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Bac Bo.
The majestic beauty of the bay and its islands is only fully appreciated while meandering among the islands, fjords and islets. The original Emeraude was one of the flotillas owned by the Roque family who left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of fame and fortune. The fleet cruised along Indochina waterways and Halong Bay in the olden days. The original Emeraude sank in the Bay in 1937.
Using advanced techniques, French architects painstakingly modeled the new vessel from old photos and drawings found at the Paris' Maritime Museum. Passengers can now relax, seek total comfort in the luxurious cabins or enjoy the beautiful sea breeze on the sun deck and enjoy the splendor and serenity of nature.
The Emeraude operates daily a two days, one night cruise. For lunch and dinner, passengers get to enjoy delicious freshly caught seafood and Vietnamese specialties. In the morning, an American style breakfast is served onboard the colonial vessel. For passengers who want more than just cruising around, the Emeraude also offer afternoon tea, traditional body massages and sunrise Tai Chi classes. |
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| Tour Prices (Price per person and in US$) | |
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| 02-03 Persons - Double Or Twin Share |
145 |
| 04-05 Persons - Double Or Twin Share |
140 |
| 06 Persons Up - Double Or Twin Share |
135 |
| Single Surcharge |
95 | |
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¤ Welcome cocktail.
¤ Entrance fee to Halong Bay. Tender boat.
¤ Cruise through Halong Bay.
¤ Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin. |
¤ Tax and service charges.
¤ Sightseeing tickets
¤ Vietnamese buffet lunch and dinner and European breakfast buffet.
¤ Foreign management and multilingual crew and service staff | |
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¤ All airfares and transfers
¤ Visa arrangements
¤ Kayak, massage
¤ Personal expenses (drinks, extra services and tips) and all services non-clearly mentioned above
¤ Transportation: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- Private 4 seat car: + 120USD (1 ~ 2 persons)
- Private 7 seat car: + 130USD (3 ~ 4 persons)
- Private 16 seat car: + 150USD (5 ~ 8 persons) |
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¤ The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice.
¤ The following details are required at least one week prior to cruise for advance registration: client’s full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and dates permitted to stay in Vietnam.
¤ A valid passport is required upon check in on board.
Services On Board
¤ Massage (only if booked in advance), rental Kayak, two Bars, guided excursion to Sungsot Grotto, Tai Chi class, free use of Swimming Equipmen |
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Day 01: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Welcome on Board (Lunch/Dinner) |
Leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8: 30am arriving at the jetty around 12: 30pm. Welcome on board of Halong Ginger and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons teeth.
After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden sails, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fishmen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.
At sunset time, kayak or symply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board Halong Ginger, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Ginger restaurant. |
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Day 02: Halong Bay Discovery (Breakfast) |
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Car is awaiting for you there and transfer you back to your hotel or residence in Hanoi. |
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