Halong Bay Surprising Cave

Halong Bay Vietnam is one of New 7 wonders of the world. There are many famous attractions in Halong Bay, limestone mountain, islands, islets, caves, beaches, National park. Enjoy the unique beautiful view of Halong Bay.

Surprising Cave located on Bo Hon Island, one of the most beautiful and largest cave in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, French explored this cave in 1903 and they named this “grotte des surprises”. Tourist visit this cave will be surprised because of its beauty. You will climb up around 50 steps and get into the cave. The cave included 3 parts, it link together by narrow tunnels. There are thousands of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. It is 30-meter high of roof and cover 10,000 m2, located 25 m above the sea level. If you join the tour 2 days or 3 days in Halong Bay, it will be included in the tour itinerary or you join the tour 1 day, It take 6 hour of boat trip from Halong pier to get there. Halong bay tours

Halong Bay Surprising Cave in the first part

Halong Bay Surprising Cave

In 1962 Ghermann Titov from former Soviet Union astronautic hero visited Halong Bay with President Ho Chi Minh. Because of well relationship between Vietnam and Soviet Union, President Ho Chi Minh decided to name this island is TiTop island. Titop island become one of famous attraction in Halong Bay for most of tourists when they visit Halong Bay. Tourist can relax, swimming on the beach, climb up to the peak of island to enjoy all view of Halong Bay or join some sport activities in here:  kayaking, speed water motor or parachute…

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Colorful of Surprising Cave in Halong Bay Vietnam

There are many beautiful places for tourist to do kayak in Halong Bay, Dark and Light Cave is one of perfect choice for traveler when they visit Halong Bay, located nearby Cat Ba National Park, and surounded by beautiful limestone mountain. Adventure kayaking to explore Dark and Light cave usually will be arranged on the second day of Halong bay 3 days tour

Halong Surprising Cave, the most beautiful cave in Halong

Cat Ba island (women’s Island) is one of largest island, located in Cat Ba National Park, It is not only famous for tourism but also the most important natural ecosystem of the bay. It’s the homeland of 1,561 species of flora and 279 fauna species. 160 bird species, 66 reptiles and amphibians species, 274 species of insects, 900 fish, 178 coral, 7 species of snakes, 4 species of turtles and 21 species of seaweed. Some of species are going to disappear

It depend on your Halong bay tour itinerary, Cat ba island will be add on tour program on second day of Halong bay 3 days tour. You can join some activities in Cat Ba Island: biking, climbing up to the peak of mountain, trekking Cat Ba National Park, swimming or relax on the beach and overnight at the hotel in Cat Ba town.

Tips for safe dining of seafood in Halong

Halong, known as the world heritage city with thousands of caves and grottos, is also famous for its abundance of nutritious and delicious varieties of seafood like crab, prawn, fish, or sea-snail. Gourmets who come to Halong can hardy resist the taste of fresh seafood without the worry of gaining weight. However, there is always risk of food poisoning hidden in seafood. Below are some safety tips to avoid trouble with dining in Halong bay tours.

1. Avoid eating raw seafood in general

Raw seafood or unprocessed seafood may contain the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria which is harmful for the digestive system. Moreover, the bacteria can live under high temperature (more than 80oC). Although sushi and sashimi is very tempting, try not to eat too much, esepecially from the dubious dining places. Fresh seafood in Halong Bay

2. Never eat raw crab

Tips for safe dining of seafood in Halong

Inside unprocessed Ha Long’s crab is a very dangerous parasitic bacteria named lung fluke that may mess up your respiratory system with symptoms like lead to severe cough, coughing up blood, or even cerebral paralysis. It is highly recommended that crabs have to be fully cooked for at least 20-30 minutes. Travel to Halong with Vietnam tours

3. Seafood shopping tips

Buying your own seafood in a market to bring back to your hotel and ask the chefs to cook for you is a very enjoyable experience. However, remember to choose ones which are still alive and fresh, because dead sea-animals, especially one that has shells, contain much higher level of bacteria or poisons.

4. Avoid drinking excessive beer while eating seafood

Scientists say drinking beer while eating seafood increases the probability of having gout or arthritis disease. Therefore, it is recommended that you limit your alcohol consumption when being served seafood.

5. Avoid having fruits/tea after having seafood

The reason is that the acid inside sour fruits may negatively affect the process of absorbing protein from seafood into your body. Besides, tannin from fruits may react with calcium and protein from seafood to stimulate your digestive system that leads to stomach-ache and vomiting. Same thing happens if you drink tea after a seafood meal.

Indochina Sails cruise Halong bay

Indochina Sails cruise is one of the first companies specializing in luxury cruises in Halong Bay with more than 10 years of significant experience. Its 3 new cruises named Indochina Sails 1, Indochina Sails 2 and Indochina Sails 3 consecutively came into service from 2007, reassure its objectives of charm, comfort and perfect services and to increase its competitivity much higher than ever before. Indochina Sails has become the first choice of many cruisers inside and outside Vietnam for their trip to the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay.Indochina Sails Junk have the advantage of big sizes with huge floors,

Indochina Sails cruise Halong bay

Facilities accommodating room for big group or an aniversary party. Indochina Sails cruise Halong bay owns the most modern and luxury bedrooms among the cruise service providers in Halong Bay. All the rooms are furnished in a traditional way, getting the best out of natural materials which gives not only the impressive color but also a special perfume that represents the high class and the unique character of Indochina Sails.

INDOCHINA SAILS 3D-2N

Day 1: 

Indochina Sails boarding time is at 12:15 pm. Upon boarding guests 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 1:00pm. Lunch is a multi-course Vietnamese and Western set menu. Any and all dietary needs will be catered to.

During lunch we cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, cruising through the most beautiful and quiet area in Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay to visit Cua Van Fishing Village. Cua Van Floating Fishing Village (the largest fishing village on the Bay). At the village, which has a population of about 600 residents living in about 150 floating houses, guests can choose between kayaking through the village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.

Back on board after visiting the village there will be free time of about one and a half hours before the Cooking Class on board will be held by our Chef and all the passengers could attend to this. During that time the chef will conduct a Cooking Class showing the guests how make some Vietnamese food which is traditional food in Vietnam and guests will taste the food after the class. In addition we will have the first of our double happy hours from 6:00 till 7:00 during which time one free drink will be received for each one ordered. The dinner is served at 7:30pm.

Dinner is a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of salads, seafood, meat dishes, seasonal fresh fruits and deserts.

After dinner guests can relax in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the second happy hour from 9:00 till 10:00. Board games and playing cards are available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.

Day 2: 

The next morning coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are on offer from 6:45. Tai Chi lessons are led by our tai chi master at 7:00 before breakfast is served at 7:45.

At 8:30 the guests transfer to the Indochina Sails Day Boat, a spacious and comfortable wooden junk with lounge and dining room and a sundeck with lounging furniture. The day’s activities include cruising to less trafficked areas of the Bay for swimming, kayaking at the Bat Cave and a visit to the Pearl Village where there are extensive fish farms and a working pearl processing factory and showroom. Lunch is served on board mid-day and passengers return to the Indochina Sails main boat at about 4:00pm for free time on board till the pre-dinner happy hour from 6:00 till 7:00 and dinner at 7:30.

After dinner guests can enjoy their second evening on the Bay relaxing in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the happy hour from 9:00 till 10:00. Board games and playing cards are available and massage services as well (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can have another chance to try their luck at squid fishing from the boat with help from the crew.

 

Day 3:

The next morning coffee, tea and breakfast pastries are on offer from 6:45. Tai Chi lessons are led by our tai chi master at 7:00 before we leave the boat at 7:45 for a walking tour of Titov Beach Island. About one hour is spent on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and have a swim.

Back on board it’s time for final packing and freshening up before enjoying a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles (Pho). After breakfast guests may relax in the dining room and lounge or on the deck enjoying the last Bay views before disembarkation at 11:00am.

Note: Kayaking service is included on 2nd day. The itinerary is subject to change upon weather.

3D-2N	High season 2014 (Jan-Apr,Oct-Dec)			Promotion deal 2014 (May-Sept)
CRUISE CABIN	Rate/person	Single Supp	Child (5-11)	Rate/person	Single Supp	Child (5-12)
Superior	$345	$257	$189	$302	$193	$168
Deluxe	$361	$263	$189	$313	$528	$168
Suite	$407	$281	$189	$361	$236	$168
Predential suite	$455	$362	$189	$393	$289	$168

Summer deal (June, July 2014): Off 15$/cabin 2D1N & 20$/cabin 3D2N (please contact us for specific dates available)

Additional surcharge on 30 Jan (Lunar New Year’s Eve), 24 & 31 Dec: $44/adult & $16/child

Note: 

- Our price is net, in US dollar, based on the Dbl/Twin sharing and applied for the minimum of 2 persons

- Child 5 – 12 years old will share bed with parents (no extra bed set up).

- Booking of 4 cabins up to private charter, please contact us for more details.

Inclusive of - Welcome drink - Accommodation - All meals per program - All tax & service charge - All entrance & visiting fees - Boat trip as specified program - English speaking guide on board

Exclusive of - Kayaking (optional) - Drinks, tips - Travel insurance - Other personal expenses - Transfer round trip (Pls see our transfer)

Halong Indochina Sails cruise takes full advantage of equipments which make you feel warm in the winter and fresh in summer. Every modern comforts facilities (massage shower, big bathtub, etc.) qualify it to be a 4 star floating hotel on the Bay. All the rooms in Indochina Sails are especially designed with large windows on the side so that guests can view the whole admirable scenes of Halong Bay from their bedrooms.

03 type of Cabin :

- Sup (13m2) located on lower deck

- Deluxe (13m2) located on upper deck

- Suite (19m2) located on upper deck

Restaurant & Bar: The luxury, large and cozy dining room of Indochina Sails is perfectly designed to let people freely enjoy the miraculous view of Halong Bay cruise. The catered food in Indochina Sails is Vietnamese traditional dishes prepared from local seafoods. Besides, experienced cooks of Indochina Sails will introduce other delicious dishes from beef, chicken with fresh local herbs and spices that give outstanding tastes you have never experienced before.

You can easily have a glass of sudden inspired cocktail, or your favourite wine in the list of well-chosen and fairly complete types from famous wine producing countries such as France, America, Chile, Spain, Italy, Australia… In the evening, passengers can choose to enjoy the entertaining films or join the “Happy Hour”  from 9pm to 11pm everyday.

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