Summary:
A La Fairy cruise will take you through Ha Long Bay’s natural wonders, and beyond into less traveled waters, all while you enjoy luxurious accommodations on one of our newly-built, traditionally-styled vessels. On your voyage you will view thousands of the stunning limestone (karst) formations that make Ha Long Bay famous, and explore a unique and beautiful cave in the less accessible Ba Tu Long Bay. The friendly, attentive staff will guide you on an adventurous kayak trip to a local fishing village, and when weather permits, to a sandy private beach where you can swim and relax in the sun. At bedtime, retreat to your cozy, air-conditioned cabin with its luxurious appointments, private bath, and picture windows.
Description:
Day 1: Hanoi/ Ha Long Bay:
At 8:00 you’ll leave for Ha Long Bay, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests and spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. At 12:00 you’ll embark at Hon Gai International harbor. Upon boarding you are greeted with a welcome drink and gather in the dining room for a comprehensive safety and boat orientation briefing followed by itinerary details.
After the briefing and check in we have a bit of free time till lunch is served at 1:30pm. During lunch you’ll cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, with its thousands of extraordinarily shaped limestone islands, considered by the Vietnamese to be heaven on the earth. From 3:00 to 5:00pm, you’ll explore the Lờm Bò area and be charmed by this outstanding masterpiece of Mother Nature. Also, you’ll visit Mê Cung Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay and climb up to see the panoramic view of the bay from above. Enjoy swimming in the peaceful, crystal water of the Bay (optional). Then, you’ll be back to junk for refreshing before having a Sunset party to admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
You’ll savor an amazing and dreamlike dinner in Fairy cave (or Drum cave) with extremely delicious food and be awed by a fascinating fruit and vegetable carving performance. Afterwards, you’ll socialize with new friends and crew members, enjoy squid fishing, or simply relax on your boat’s top deck in the middle of the tranquil bay and overnight on board.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay/ Hanoi:
At 7:00 you’ll start your new day with a Tai Chi session with the Tai Chi master or a photo hunt before enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay. At 9:00, you’ll visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by a rustic row-boat, get closer to the characteristic landforms and learn more about the local way of life. Then, you’ll be back on board; it’s time for final packing and freshening up. While the boat starts cruising towards the harbor, a buffet lunch is served around noon. From the dock you‘ll be transferred back to Hanoi; you’ll arrive in late afternoon and spend the night in Hanoi.
A La Fairy cruise will take you through Ha Long Bay’s natural wonders, and beyond into less traveled waters, all while you enjoy luxurious accommodations on one of our newly-built, traditionally-styled vessels. On your voyage you will view thousands of the stunning limestone (karst) formations that make Ha Long Bay famous, and explore a unique and beautiful cave in the less accessible Ba Tu Long Bay. The friendly, attentive staff will guide you on an adventurous kayak trip to a local fishing village, and when weather permits, to a sandy private beach where you can swim and relax in the sun. At bedtime, retreat to your cozy, air-conditioned cabin with its luxurious appointments, private bath, and picture windows.